Poker is a card game that can be played with 2 or more players. Each player is dealt two cards face down. These are called hole cards. Five community cards are then dealt in stages (the flop, the turn and the river). The best hand wins the pot. The game has many variations, but most share the same core elements.
A good poker player should be able to tell when they have a strong hand and when their opponent has a weak one. It’s also important to be able to use the information available to you to make informed decisions about betting and raising in poker. Position is very important because it gives you “bluff equity” (easy, cheap and effective bluffing opportunities) and helps you to value bet more accurately.
It is important to play only with money you are willing to lose. If you are new to poker, try to limit your losses to a amount that you can afford to lose in 200 bets or less. This will give you a chance to learn and get better while not risking more than you can afford to lose.
There are a lot of online poker strategy videos that can be helpful, but it is important to remember that these are often taken out of context and don’t apply to every situation. Getting cookie-cutter advice from these resources can actually hurt your game. You’ll end up wasting a lot of time watching videos that don’t help you in the long run.