There are numerous variations of poker, but the basic rules are the same. Each player places an ante and blind bet before being dealt cards. This action allows the other players to bet in order to see which player has the best hand. If your hand is higher than another player’s, you are a “active player” and are able to call a bet. The winning player is said to have the best hand when he bets first and waits for the others to match.
If both players have five of a kind, the odd chip goes to the player with the highest suit. If you get more than one five of a kind hand, you win. If you’re a player with only one of those, your hand is considered to be low. If you’re in a tie, the pot is split as evenly as possible. If you have a high hand, you’ll receive the odd chip. Otherwise, if you have a low hand, you’ll be awarded the high chip.
If you’re in the “nuts” position, the best hand is a trip seven. You’ll then hit the turn card and the river card. If you hit all three, you’ll have the best hand of all. If your opponents’ hands are not good, you should call. However, if you’re facing a large gap in the pot, it’s usually better to raise the pot. You’ll have a better chance of winning the pot if your hand is higher.