Poker is a card game where players make bets to each other based on the strength of their hand. In addition to making bets, players can also use their hands to bluff. When a player bluffs, they try to trick opponents into believing that they have the best hand when in fact they do not. If other players call the bluff, the bluffer wins the pot.

At the beginning of a hand, each player and the dealer are dealt two cards. These are known as the hole cards. After the antes have been placed, the dealer deals three additional cards on the table that everyone can use, called the flop. Then another round of betting takes place. If someone has a strong enough hand, they can continue to play it through the turn and river.

Once the turn and river actions are complete, the dealer reveals the final fifth community card, known as the river. Then a final round of betting takes place and the highest poker hand wins the pot.

A good poker dealer is able to read the players, as well as the table conditions and etiquette. They are responsible for distributing the chips that have been bet into both the main and side pots. They are also responsible for ensuring that all of the players at the table are adhering to gameplay etiquette, such as not splashing the pot repeatedly or folding out of turn. A poker dealer should be able to recognize and deal with issues like these quickly, as they can derail the game for everyone.