When more than one player remains, a poker showdown takes place. Players reveal their hidden cards and evaluate their hands. The player with the highest hand wins the pot. Poker hands consist of five cards, and count only the highest five-card combination. Examples of winning poker hands include a straight flush, a pair of jacks, or a four-of-a-kind. The winner of the poker showdown is the person with the highest hand.
During betting rounds, the minimum bet is made by all but one player. Players can also check their pot during the betting round. The player who made the minimum bet must “call” a new raise if he/she wants to continue. If a player calls a new raise, the previous round’s bet will be considered the last round. The winner takes the pot, if more than one player is still in the pot.
There are various betting intervals in a Poker game. One player has the privilege and the obligation of placing the first bet. Each player is required to place a certain amount of chips into the pot equal to the total contributions of the players before him. This player is said to be the active player. Once a player places a chip into the pot, he/she is deemed an “active player.”
There are two main types of poker. One is draw poker and the other is stud poker. In the former, all cards are dealt face-down, while in the latter, only some cards are revealed. In both cases, other players can see part of the hand of every player. Only experienced players play the latter and often use stripped decks to play. In addition to hand rankings, poker rules vary depending on the format of the game. Regardless of its form, poker is a popular game and is widely played.