Poker is arguably the most famous card game there is. The game essentially involves players taking part in rounds of gambling based on their cards, and applying strategy to deduce the value of their cards compared to other players. With its origins in 19th century United States, the game went on to become a worldwide favorite for in casinos, with high profiles games seeing millions of dollars exchange hands.
A typical game of poker involves either three or five cards. Players can either have a strong hand or a weak one depending on the cards they have been dealt. There is a poker hand hierarchy which starts at a high card, followed by pair, two pairs, three of a kind, straight, flush, full house, four of a kind, straight flush and royal flush. During betting, players can either call, raise or fold based on how they feel about their cards and what they feel they can deduce about their opponents cards. Other factors such as the amount of players still in the game can also influence a players perspective. Some poker games involve playing against other players, while some are player vs dealer.
All variants of poker require a blend of skill and bravado which a player can use to make other players fold, thus missing the next turn and forfeiting their bet and possible winnings. There is a high chance that skilled players can win vs novices, depending on their know-how of the game and what cards they receive. Skills such as bluffing and various mind games can play a part too. Some players unconsciously offer tells when they know they have a good hand vs a bad one for instance, and skilled poker players can sometimes pick up on this.