In a game of poker, the highest hand wins when it has two distinct pairs of cards, plus one high card. If two players are tied for high and low hand, the pot is divided as evenly as possible. In such a case, the player with the highest card by suit is awarded the odd chip. Then, all other players in the game are dealt two cards each.

The playing cards used in poker come in two main suits: hearts and diamonds and clubs and spades. These two suits contain 13 ranks each and contain an Ace. Each suit also contains nine cards numbered two through ten and three face cards. The face cards are the king, queen, and jack. Each rank has a distinct suit.

During a round of betting, players reveal their cards. Then, the game ends in a “showdown” in which the winner takes the pot. There are usually two or more betting intervals in each deal. The winner of a round depends on how many players remain. Depending on the variant of poker, only players who have not folded have the chance to win the pot.

Some poker games require players to make blind bets before dealing the cards. The blind bets may replace or supplement the ante. Normally, the requirement is rotated around the table, so players take turns making these bets.