Hi, I'm interested in learning to play poker. Can you explain the game to me?
Hi, I'm interested in learning to play poker. Can you explain the game to me?
user
Sure! Poker is a game with a standard deck of cards.  Each player in turn, starting with the dealer, draws from the deck.  There are usually five or seven cards dealt in each hand, with two dealt face-up and three or four dealt face-down.
assistant
Okay, the first part I understand, but the second part I don't get.  I don't get money by winning, I get money by betting on who will win?
user
Well, you get money by betting, but you also get money if you win.  The only players who make money during the game are the ones who manage to both bet enough to stay in the game and win the pot.
assistant
Okay, well forget about the betting part. How is the game played? What determines which hand will win?
user