Poker is a game that is played with a number of people. Typically, there are six to eight people involved in a game. Players place bets in a central pool known as the pot. The person with the best poker hand wins the pot. To win the pot, one must make the first bet without another player calling it.
If a player wishes to remain in the game, they can check by not betting. If another player raises a bet, the player may call the bet or drop it. This practice is known as sandbagging and is legal in most cases. It is recommended, however, that players follow the rules of the game.
In the event that two players have a pair of eights, the odd chip in the pot goes to the player with the highest hand of that suit. If two players have a pair of eights but tie for the high hand, the odd chip will go to the player with the higher hand of each suit. If the two players are tied in the hand, then the pot will be split as evenly as possible.
In poker, players may also have a straight flush, which is the best natural hand in poker. A straight flush consists of five cards of the same suit, except that the ace can be high or low. An ace high straight flush is also called a Royal Flush.