In the game of poker, players combine their hole cards with the community cards to make the best possible 5-card poker hand. Both hole cards, one hole card or no hole cards (play the board) can be used to comprise a hand. Depending on the poker game you are playing, the rules may vary slightly, but the essence of the game remains roughly the same.

When it comes to explaining poker to beginners, our answer is simple: learn the rules thoroughly. Poker rules form the framework within which you need to develop your own strategy and become a winning player. For complete beginners to poker, the fundamental aim is to win pots (money or chips) by taking part in rounds of betting.