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\"Poker\" <\/p>\n

Poker is a card game in which players place bets (in the form of chips) against one another and compete to have the best hand. A hand is comprised of five cards. The value of a hand is in inverse proportion to its mathematical frequency; a more rare hand is worth less than a common one. Players may choose to call a bet (match it), raise it, or concede (fold). A player may also bluff.<\/p>\n

The rules of poker vary considerably across different games and variations, but the following are some general principles. In most games, players must make a forced bet before being dealt cards, known as the \u201cante\u201d or \u201cblind.\u201d The dealer then shuffles the deck, offers it to the player on his or her right for a cut, and deals out the remaining cards. After each round of betting, the cards are revealed and the winner takes the pot.<\/p>\n

In the early 21st century, poker became more popular than ever before. The invention of the hole-card camera and the popularity of tournaments like the World Series of Poker and the World Poker Tour made it possible for poker to be viewed by large audiences.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re playing poker with friends in your living room or at a casino, you can expect a fast-paced, high stakes game. To act when it\u2019s your turn, you must say \u201ccall\u201d or \u201craise.\u201d If you check, you pass on your turn to act and wait for the action to come around again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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