There are four types of poker players: the tourist, the amateur, the money hugger and the pro. Each type has a different approach to the game but they all have one thing in common – they want to win!
In poker, players place bets and raise them according to their perceived chances of holding a good hand. A player may also pass a turn without raising the bet, or “check,” meaning that they have no intention of calling it. In addition, they can choose to “bluff” by betting high or low, in order to try and intimidate other players or simply to make them fold.
The first round of betting begins once all the players have received their 2 hole cards and placed their bets. Then, 1 more card is dealt face up, known as the flop. Another round of betting commences, beginning with the player to the left of the dealer.
A strong hand is a combination of 5 matching cards and can be won by betting or folding, depending on the strength of your opponents’ hands. If you hold pocket 7’s and the flop comes 7-6-2, you would have what is called the “nuts” at this point (the best possible hand). In this case, it would be correct to call as the odds of winning are much greater than 11-to-1. The final round of betting takes place after the fifth and last card is dealt, known as the river.