Enaa Mari
Poker is said to have originated about 1,000 years ago, spanning various countries and civilizations. Some historians think poker’s origins may be traced back to a domino-card game played by a 10th-century Chinese emperor, while others claim it is a descendent of the 16th-century Persian card game “As Nas.” Poque, which became popular in France in the 17th century, was the closest European ancestor to poker.
Poker is becoming increasingly popular, with televised tournaments, internet poker sites, and traditional “poker night” games in homes around the country. Poker’s reputation as a game played in smoky, poorly lit back rooms with con men and criminals is eroding.
The Fundamentals of Poker
A standard 52-card deck of playing cards is used in most poker tournament games. For the game of poker, there is no national or international governing body; the rules are passed down via tradition and experience. The conventional poker rules provide a decent basis, but there may be hundreds of house rules in force depending on where you play.
If you play at your relative’s house on Friday nights, your relative sets the house rules. If you’re participating in a big event at a casino, you must follow the casino’s regulations. Before you buy in, make sure you understand the house rules where you want to play, and don’t hesitate to ask questions. Although the days of poker players being shot over a big prize are mostly gone, breaking a house rule at the table is still a terrible idea.
Etiquette in Poker
The rules of poker encompass more than simply the game’s mechanics. Poker players are supposed to obey various regulations, the majority of which ensure that the game is played moderately.
- Take It In Turns To Play
The betting starts with the person to the dealer’s left throughout many games and goes clockwise around the table. Place no bets or ask the dealer for cards until it’s your turn.
- Don’t Bring Up The Current Hand
If you feel the need to explain what you had and what you believed the other players had after you’ve folded, wait until the showdown is done.
- Don’t Make The Mistake Of Becoming A Rabbit
When a hand is over, don’t go through the deck or other players’ folded hands to see “what you could have had.” This is unpleasant since it slows down the game. If you believe something was done wrong during the hand, this is the only exception. Then you may say “time,” and the game will come to a halt until you’ve solved your dilemma. However, this should only be done once in a while.
- Hold Your Cards Above The Table, Not Below It
Although the great majority of poker players do not cheat, holding your cards out of sight appears suspicious. It’s possible that you’re marking them or exchanging them with a holdout or a card hidden in your sleeve.
- Hold Your Cards So That Other Players Can’t See Your Face
You may believe it makes no difference since you’re just harming yourself. That is not the case. If one person gets access to your cards, she has the edge over the other players, which is disadvantageous to them. Keep your hand face down or incredibly near to your chest (thus the term “playing it close to the vest”), and take a cautious glance at it when you need to.
