Poker is a game of incomplete information, where players place bets with chips that represent the amount of money they think their opponents will call or raise. Each player is dealt two cards and aims to make the best 5 card hand possible using their own two cards and the five community cards.
It is a mental game of concentration and focus that requires endurance. While luck will always play a role in poker, skillful players can improve their results over time and develop strategies that help them beat the competition. Poker also offers a fun and productive way to spend quality time with friends. Many people find that playing poker brings them closer to their family, coworkers and acquaintances.
The earliest games that may have predated poker were bluffing games involving three cards, such as Primero (16th – 17th centuries), Flux & Post (French, 17th – 18th centuries) and Brag (18th century to present). The game evolved into the modern form of poker with a fixed number of community cards and betting on each round.
To play well, you must have a good understanding of probability and statistics. This workbook will help you internalize the key formulas and calculations that are used in poker, improving your intuition and making better decisions at the table.
