Poker is a game where players bet money on the chances of making a high-ranking hand from the cards that they are dealt. It is a game of incomplete information and requires deciding under uncertainty. The main objective of the game is to win the “pot” (all the chips bet so far) by making the best 5-card hand using your own two cards and the five community cards that are shared by all players. A player may choose to discard one or more of their cards and draw new ones. Then, a fifth card is dealt (“River”) and the highest hand wins the pot.
In most poker games, players must ‘ante’ a sum of money (the amount varies by game and is placed in a central pot) before they are dealt cards. They then have the option to raise or fold their hands. If they choose to raise, they must place a bet on top of the previous player’s bet and continue betting until all players have called or folded their bets.
The most interesting thing about Poker is the interaction between players and the by-play that occurs. Try to focus most of your article on describing the actions and reactions of players as they reveal their cards. Also, make sure you have a good anecdote or two that will interest readers and capture their imaginations. Finally, be descriptive in your description of tells; these are unconscious gestures or facial expressions that reveal the strength or weakness of a player’s hand.