Poker rules define how players are supposed to play their hands. Normally, the player with the highest hand wins the pot. However, it is possible for players to tie for high and low hands, and the pot shall be divided as evenly as possible. When this happens, the player with the highest card in the right suit gets the odd chip.
The game of poker can be played with anywhere from two to ten players. The ideal number is six to eight people. The goal of the game is to win the pot, which is the total amount of bets placed by all players in one deal. A player can win the pot if he/she has the highest poker hand or makes the highest bet that no one calls.
The best hand is a “nuts” hand, which is a hand with at least one ace, five, and seven. This hand is considered the best hand in the game at a given moment. If a player hits the other two cards, he or she has a straight. Occasionally, a player may achieve a backdoor flush by hitting the required cards on the turn and river.
When a dealer makes a mistake, be polite and let the dealer make the correction. It is against the rules to make fun of someone else’s mistakes.