Poker is a game of chance, risk and strategy. It can be played by 2 to more than 20 players and involves betting chips that are not your own. It is a fast-paced game and the best way to learn is to practice and watch experienced players. This will help you develop quick instincts.
A player can “call” the bet of a previous player by placing the same number of chips into the pot as that bet, or he can raise it if he feels his hand is good enough to win. He can also choose to “drop” by putting no chips into the pot at all, and thus forfeit his turn in play.
Once the cards are dealt, a round of betting begins. This is initiated by two mandatory bets called blinds put into the pot by the players to the left of the dealer. After this a single card is dealt face up and another round of betting starts.
A player wishing to stay in the hand must call the amount of the total stakes made so far by all active players. He may also raise it further, or if unwilling to do either, he must fold. If he stays in, he gains the pot of the last raiser plus his own stake, which equals 29 less his stake of 5. This makes 11 profit for A.