Poker is a card game that is played in casinos, private homes, and on the internet. The objective of the game is to build the best possible hand using the cards in your hand.

A standard pack of 52 cards is used in the game. The cards are ranked from Ace to ten. In some games, players may be able to use a wild card to make a hand.

In the beginning of the game, players are dealt two cards. They must show the cards to the other players. The dealer then shuffles the cards.

After the cards have been shuffled, the player is dealt two more cards. He or she can choose to fold, call, raise, or check.

The player who makes the highest hand wins the pot. If there are ties, the high card breaks them.

To begin, each player must post an ante. The ante is usually a small bet. If the player is unable to pay the ante, he or she can fold. A player who folds forfeits his or her rights to the pot.

The game is played in clockwise order. The first player to the left of the button is called the dealer. The dealer shuffles and deals the cards to the other players. A dedicated button moves one spot clockwise after each hand.

A player can place money into the pot only if he or she is attempting to bluff the other players. If a player violates the rules, the dealer will correct the misbehavior.