Poker is a card game in which players place bets to win a hand. The game can be played with anywhere from 2 to a maximum of 7 players. Usually, each player is required to make an initial forced bet before any cards are dealt. Once all players have placed their bets, the dealer will shuffle and cut the deck. Then each player will receive 2 cards face up. If the cards on the table make a strong hand then it is very likely that the player with that hand will win the pot.
It is a good idea to read your opponents. Watch their betting behavior and try to spot any bluffs. You can also try to identify conservative players from aggressive ones by observing their betting patterns. Aggressive players tend to raise their bets and can easily be bluffed into folding their hands by more experienced players.
Ideally, you should bet when you have the strongest hand. If you have a premium opening hand like a pair of Kings or Aces then you should bet very aggressively to put pressure on your opponents. This will force them to fold their cards or to call your bluffs when they are holding weak hands.
If more than one player is left after all betting rounds have been completed, the winning player wins the pot/all bets without revealing their hand. If there is a tie, then the tied players split the pot.