Poker is a game where you make decisions without having all the information. Learning to play in position can provide a number of advantages in this regard, and is one of the most important aspects of playing well in poker. You can gain a huge advantage over your opponents by deciding what cards to call, when to raise and even when to bluff.

Once players have received their 2 hole cards a round of betting is started by two mandatory bets called blinds put into the pot by the player to the left of the dealer. After this a 3rd card is dealt face up on the table called the flop. This is a community card that anyone can use in their poker hand.

There is another round of betting and the player with the best 5 poker hand wins the pot. If there is a tie between players the winning hand is determined by the highest pair. High pairs are made up of two distinct cards of the same rank and three unmatched cards. High cards are also used to break ties if no other hands are present. A good rule of thumb is to only gamble with money you can afford to lose 200 bets at the maximum limit. This helps you avoid making mistakes due to stress or frustration. You should also track your wins and losses to ensure that you are not losing more than you’re winning.