Poker is a card game played by two or more players. Each player must place an amount of money into the pot before the cards are dealt. These are called forced bets and come in the form of antes, blinds or bring-ins.
After the first betting round is completed the dealer will deal three community cards face up on the table. These are cards that anyone can use to make a poker hand. After the flop betting is complete, the dealer will deal a final card face down that is also a part of your poker hand. This is called the turn.
Once the turn is dealt, everyone will reveal their poker hands and the person with the best 5 poker hand wins the pot. In a showdown, you must have a pair (two matching cards of the same rank), straight (5 consecutive cards that skip around in rank or suit), flush (all five of your cards are of the same rank) or three of a kind (three cards of the same rank).
Poker is a great way to improve your observation and people skills. It teaches you to read your opponents and pick up on their tells. It also teaches you to manage your bankroll and be patient when waiting for a good poker hand or strategic opportunity. These are all transferable skills that can be used in many other areas of life including business, investing and even relationships!