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poker (pronounced po-KEY) is a card game played in a betting round. It is possible to win the whole pot by having a good poker hand, but the game also requires risk-taking and the ability to weigh up the odds of each decision. This skill can be applied to business and life in general as it is important not to over-estimate your chances of winning, but equally not to under-estimate them either.<\/p>\n

Players place a mandatory bet called the blind into the pot before being dealt cards. This bet can be made by calling or raising. Players may also choose to check, meaning that they will not raise or call the previous player\u2019s bet.<\/p>\n

Once all the cards have been revealed, the player with the best 5-card poker hand wins the money in the pot. Depending on the variant of poker, there may be one or more rounds before this happens.<\/p>\n

While many people think of poker as a game of chance, over time the application of skills can virtually eliminate luck. This makes it a game of both chance and skill, which is why it is often considered an art form.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

poker (pronounced po-KEY) is a card game played in a betting round. It is possible to win the whole pot by having a good poker hand, but the game also requires risk-taking and the ability to weigh up the odds of each decision. 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