Poker is a card game with a lot of skill and psychology involved. It is a betting game that involves reading the other players, bluffing, and the ability to keep your cool. Poker is a fun and challenging game that can be played with a group of friends or even strangers.
To start a poker game, each player must place a “blind” bet (amount varies by game). Then cards are dealt to all players. Players then bet into a “pot” in the center of the table, and at the end of each hand the highest hand wins.
Generally speaking, a good hand in poker is two distinct pairs of cards and a high card. The high card is used to break ties in case of a tie. The lowest possible hand is 7-5-4-3-2 in two suits, but there are many variations to this rule.
While a good poker hand is important, the story of the game comes from the reactions between players. The tells of who flinched, smiled, and acted like they weren’t even there are what makes poker interesting. Focus your scene descriptions on these moments, rather than the specifics of the cards that are drawn or bets made. This will make the scenes feel more engaging and less gimmicky.