Poker is a card game in which players try to make the best hand out of a standard deck. There are many variations of the game worldwide, but the basic rules remain the same.

1. Ante – Before each hand, a player puts in an amount of money to start betting. This amount is usually based on the stakes of the game and is typically the minimum bet in the game.

2. Big Blind – Before each hand, the player sitting to the left of the dealer button must put in an amount of money to start betting. The amount is usually based on the stakes and is typically the minimum bet in the pot.

3. Check – In some variants of poker, during a betting round, a player can “check” the pot if they do not want to bet any further.

4. Last Longer – A side bet wagered between tournament participants to see who lasts longer. The player who lasts longer wins the pot.

5. TAG – Short for “Tight Aggressive” – A player who enters the pot with a relatively tight and strong range of holdings.

6. Sandbagging – Making sure that your opponent doesn’t catch an unlikely card and go on to win the pot.

Poker is a surprisingly complex game that combines the ability to read your opponents, predict odds, and keep a cool demeanor while making big bluffs. The best strategy is to play strong hands, bet aggressively when you have the chance, and sandbag when you don’t.