Poker is a card game played by two or more players. The game starts with each player placing an ante into the pot. Then each player is dealt five cards, and a round of betting begins. Each player can discard one to three cards and remain with a set of five cards (known as a “hand”). The highest hand wins the pot. Players can also bluff in the hopes of improving their hand.
When writing about Poker, it is important to have a clear idea of what you want to write about. Generally, personal anecdotes and details about other players’ behavior are the most interesting to readers. It is also helpful to keep a file of hands that are relevant to the topic – these can be hands you have played or other hands from another source.
A tournament is an organized competition at a store, convention, or other venue where participants bring their squad/deck/army/fleet and compete against others for a chance to win prizes. Tournaments provide a structured environment to test your skills against other people and can be the best way to get started in competitive gaming.