During the course of a hand, a player may choose to check, raise, or fold. When a player checks, he is saying that he does not want to bet, but wishes to remain in the game. When a player folds, he is essentially removing himself from the competition for the pot.
The best poker hand is a five of a kind, or straight. A straight is five cards in sequential order, and can be made using the wild cards. A joker counts as a fifth card, and counts as an ace in certain special hands.
A pair of kings does not look good off the deal, but it is not bad. A high card breaks a tie. A “backdoor flush” is achieved by hitting a needed card on the turn and river.
The best poker hand is a “trip-straight”. A “trip-straight” is a hand containing two distinct pairs of cards plus a fifth card. This is not very common, however.
There are a few special rules to know about poker. A player must always follow the rules of the game. If a player breaks the rules, the dealer will correct him. During the final betting round, a player can win the pot by making a bet that no other player calls.
When a player wins a pot, he will tip the dealer. The ante is usually $1 or $5, and the amount varies by game. The pot is a collection of all bets made by all players during a round.