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In stud poker (for example, [[seven-card stud]]), some of each player's cards are laid (''face-up'') on the table so that the other players can see them.  In community card poker (for example, [[Texas hold 'em]]), players share some of their cards in the center of the table.<ref>Reuben, Stewart 2001. ''Starting out in Poker''. London: Everyman/Mind Sports. ISBN 1-85744-272-5 Basic teaching text, explains terms, gives advice.</ref>

In stud poker (for example, [[seven-card stud]]), some of each player's cards are laid (''face-up'') on the table so that the other players can see them.  In community card poker (for example, [[Texas hold 'em]]), players share some of their cards in the center of the table.<ref>Reuben, Stewart 2001. ''Starting out in Poker''. London: Everyman/Mind Sports. ISBN 1-85744-272-5 Basic teaching text, explains terms, gives advice.</ref>

 

== History ==

==History==

 

The history of poker is a matter of some debate.  The name of the game likely descended from the [[French language|French]] ''poque'', which descended from the [[German language|German]] ''pochen'' ('to knock'), but it is not clear whether the origins of poker itself lie with the games bearing those names.  It closely resembles the [[Iran|Persia]]n game of ''as nas'', and may have been taught to French settlers in [[New Orleans]] by Persian sailors.  It is commonly regarded as sharing ancestry with the [[Renaissance]] game of ''[[primero]]'' and the French ''brelan''.  The [[England|English]] game ''[[Three card brag|brag]]'' (earlier bragg) clearly descended from ''brelan'' and incorporated bluffing (though the concept was known in other games by that time).  It is quite possible that all of these earlier games influenced the development of poker as it exists now.

The history of poker is a matter of some debate.  The name of the game likely descended from the [[French language|French]] ''poque'', which descended from the [[German language|German]] ''pochen'' ('to knock'), but it is not clear whether the origins of poker itself lie with the games bearing those names.  It closely resembles the [[Iran|Persia]]n game of ''as nas'', and may have been taught to French settlers in [[New Orleans]] by Persian sailors.  It is commonly regarded as sharing ancestry with the [[Renaissance]] game of ''[[primero]]'' and the French ''brelan''.  The [[England|English]] game ''[[Three card brag|brag]]'' (earlier bragg) clearly descended from ''brelan'' and incorporated bluffing (though the concept was known in other games by that time).  It is quite possible that all of these earlier games influenced the development of poker as it exists now.

Poker became more popular early in the 21st century, largely due to the introduction of [[online poker]] and the invention of the hole-card camera which finally turned the game into a [[spectator sport]]. Viewers could now follow the action and drama of the game, and broadcasts of poker tournaments such as the [[World Series of Poker]] and the [[World Poker Tour]]  brought in large television audiences.

Poker became more popular early in the 21st century, largely due to the introduction of [[online poker]] and the invention of the hole-card camera which finally turned the game into a [[spectator sport]]. Viewers could now follow the action and drama of the game, and broadcasts of poker tournaments such as the [[World Series of Poker]] and the [[World Poker Tour]]  brought in large television audiences.

== Game play ==

== Game play ==

[[Image:Royal straight flush.jpg|thumb|Royal Flush in hearts]]

[[Image:Royal straight flush.jpg|thumb|Royal Flush in hearts]]

At the end of the last betting round, if more than one player remains, there is a [[showdown (poker)|showdown]] in which the players reveal their previously hidden cards and evaluate their [[Poker hand|hands]].  The player with the best hand according to the poker variant being played wins the pot.

At the end of the last betting round, if more than one player remains, there is a [[showdown (poker)|showdown]] in which the players reveal their previously hidden cards and evaluate their [[Poker hand|hands]].  The player with the best hand according to the poker variant being played wins the pot.

 

== Hands ==

===Hands===

The following are poker hands, from best to worst:

The following are poker hands, from best to worst:

*'''One pair:''' Two cards of the same rank

*'''One pair:''' Two cards of the same rank

*'''High card:''' If no one has a pair, the highest card wins

*'''High card:''' If no one has a pair, the highest card wins

 

== Poker chips ==

=== Poker Chips ===

Poker chips are small discs. They made by various materials including molded plastic, colored metal  molded clays. They are used in table games as play money. Modern poker traces its roots towards the 1800s, and in those days, players used what you could to help keep a tally. Coins, gold dust and nuggets were used until they considered replacing with something which would indicate them. Thus, the casino chips happen to be introduced within the gambling business.

Poker chips are small discs. They made by various materials including molded plastic, colored metal  molded clays. They are used in table games as play money. Modern poker traces its roots towards the 1800s, and in those days, players used what you could to help keep a tally. Coins, gold dust and nuggets were used until they considered replacing with something which would indicate them. Thus, the casino chips happen to be introduced within the gambling business.

Poker rooms started using casino chips to simply manage the cash and then collect charges. In those days, casino chips were created of ivory, bone, paper  wood. However, the most generally used chips were created of composite clay. One problem made an appearance due to the developing casino chips which was cheating. Some players considered sneaking some chips in their hands. To avoid this, manufacturers created differentiated disks. Consequently, a range of styles was created. With time, other manufacturers could use many other materials for making casino chips, for example, plastic and metal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://poker-teacher.net/poker-chips.htm|title=poker-teacher.net > Poker Chips|website=poker-teacher.net|language=en|access-date=2018-08-10}}</ref>

Poker rooms started using casino chips to simply manage the cash and then collect charges. In those days, casino chips were created of ivory, bone, paper  wood. However, the most generally used chips were created of composite clay. One problem made an appearance due to the developing casino chips which was cheating. Some players considered sneaking some chips in their hands. To avoid this, manufacturers created differentiated disks. Consequently, a range of styles was created. With time, other manufacturers could use many other materials for making casino chips, for example, plastic and metal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://poker-teacher.net/poker-chips.htm|title=poker-teacher.net > Poker Chips|website=poker-teacher.net|language=en|access-date=2018-08-10}}</ref>

== Poker variations ==

== Poker variations ==

*[[Texas hold'em]]

*[[Texas hold'em]]

*[[Seven card stud]]

*[[Seven card stud]]

==References==

 

== References ==

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