During a poker game, players make wagers based on their hand. Each player has five cards in his or her hand. The highest hand wins the pot. Typically, the highest card is ranked ace high.

Most poker games require a minimum ante. An ante is the minimum amount of money that a player has to place in the pot before the first betting round begins. This amount varies from game to game. A typical ante is around $20.

The player who places his or her chips in the pot is called the active player. If the player does not call, it is called a fold. If he or she calls, it is called a raise.

The most common poker type is the five-card draw. In this style of poker, each player has the choice of making a single bet or opening with a raise. The player who opens has the right to call the raise. During the final betting round, each player has a chance to make a bet. If no one else calls, the pot is won.

There are other types of poker, including Omaha and Stud. Omaha is the most popular of the three. This style of poker is played with a button. It uses a standard pack of 52 cards. Some variants use multiple packs or jokers.

During the betting round, each player must place a certain amount of chips in the pot. The amount will depend on the stakes of the game.