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

Poker is a family of card games that are played around the world. These games have a wide variety of variants that vary in the number of cards and betting intervals that are used. Most of these games are played using a standard pack of 52 cards. Some variants use jokers, two packs of cards, or a variety of contrasting colors.<\/p>\n

The name “poker” is derived from the French word for “card,” poque. The game was originally played on riverboats in the Mississippi valley. Today, Poker is widely played in almost every country where card games are played.<\/p>\n

Each player is dealt a hand of five cards. The cards may be face up or down. The goal is to form the best possible hand. The highest card is usually considered the winner.<\/p>\n

Some variations on the game require players to make a forced bet. This is also known as a blind bet. The amount of money required varies according to the type of game. The bet is usually the smallest possible amount, but can be more.<\/p>\n

Other forms of poker involve bluffing. A player who is confident in his or her hand can place a larger bet. If the bet is not called by another player, the player who did not make the bet is said to have a fold. The next player to call a bet is then given the chance to raise.<\/p>\n

The highest-ranking hand is the winner of the pot. The high card breaks ties, particularly those involving two or more four of a kind hands of the same rank.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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