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How to Bet on Poker

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During poker betting, the aim is to create the highest hand possible. The highest hand wins the pot. In case of a draw, the pot is split equally among the players.

Poker can be played with as few as five players or as many as seven. It is played with a deck of cards that are 52 cards in length. Usually two decks are used. Each deck has different colors on the back.

The player who receives the jack is the first dealer. He is also responsible for the first bet. If the player raises the stake, the players must call. If the player does not call, the player is called to fold.

When all players have folded, the betting period is over. The dealer will then deal a new set of cards to the players. They will be dealt two cards each. They will then choose five cards from their hand to form a poker hand.

If there is a tie, the high card breaks the tie. If there are no ties, the highest two cards form a pair. When there are two pairs of the same rank, the two cards with the lowest odd card should be compared. When two pairs are compared, the highest pair wins.

A royal flush is the highest poker hand. It is made up of ace, king, queen, jack and ten. The ace may be high or low. When there are two jacks, they beat tens.