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Poker Rules
Poker, with its many variants, offers a diversity of rules. Among the most popular, Texas Hold'em is a must. Whatever variant you play, the aim is to build the best possible hand by combining your personal and shared cards. The game is played in several betting rounds (preflop, flop, turn, river), with options to raise, call or fold at each stage. The winner is the player with the best hand at the end when personal and community cards are combined. This player wins all the chips in play, and a new game is played until only one player has all the chips. Winning combinations range from pairs to royal flushes. Poker is a strategic game combining luck and skill, played in cash games (your money) or tournaments (with a set entry fee). Make sure you understand the stakes, which are different at every stage, the card combinations and don't forget that you have bluffing opportunities to successfully navigate the complex but fascinating world of poker.
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