When you play poker, you may have heard of “nuts” and “pairs.” But what exactly are these things? In poker, a pair is two of the same cards, while a straight is five cards. You can also make a backdoor flush if you hit the required cards on the turn and river. Both of these hands win, but only if the player with the higher pair wins. Listed below are some of the most important terms and strategies in poker.

Fixed-limit games: In this variation of the game, the maximum bet is fixed and can only be raised a certain number of times. For example, after a draw, the stake may be doubled, and three raises are equal to four bets. After three raises, the betting reaches a cap and subsequent players can only call or match the open bet. Players may also fold to give up their chance of winning.

Betting Intervals: In most forms of poker, betting intervals last between two rounds. During each betting interval, players have an opportunity to place a bet, and their goal is to win as much as they can with a good hand. There are usually two betting intervals in a game of Poker, and the final round is called a “showdown,” during which the best poker hand wins. In a typical Poker game, players are encouraged to put their ante into the pot before betting.