In poker, the highest hand is called the high hand. A second-placed hand is called the low hand. If two players have the same hand, the odd chips in the pot are split evenly between them. When there is a tie, the odd chips go to the player with the highest card by suit. In other words, a player with two pairs of aces will win.
When the dealer deals the cards, he does so face-up from left to right. The dealer has the right to cut the deck if he wants, but he must leave at least five cards. The player to the dealer’s left can shuffle the deck, but he must leave five cards for each player. After each player has received five cards, the dealer passes his turn to the next player.
The game of poker can be played with any number of players, although the optimal number is six to eight players. The total value of all bets made by the players in a single deal is called the “pot”. A player can win the pot by having the highest poker hand or by betting that he does not have the highest hand and no one else calls.
In poker, it is important to remain calm. It is not acceptable to yell at the dealer or point out another player’s mistakes. This makes everyone uncomfortable and can ruin the fun.