rec.gambling.poker FAQ in Plucker format

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Poker is a card game, the most popular of a class of games called vying games, in which players with fully or partially concealed cards make wagers into a central pot, after which the pot is awarded to the remaining player or players with the best combination of cards.

In order to play, one must learn the basic rules and procedures of the game, the values of the various combinations of cards (see Hand (poker)), and the rules about betting limits (see Betting (poker)). Some knowledge of the equipment used to play (see Poker equipment) is useful. There are also many variants of poker, loosely categorized as draw poker, stud poker, community card poker, and miscellaneous poker games. The most commonly played games of the first three categories are five-card draw, seven-card stud, and Texas hold 'em, respectively; each being a common starting point for learning games of the type. Dealer's choice is a way to play poker where the dealer chooses what type of poker to play.

There is a very strong community around poker, including many online websites, forums, and newsgroups. One of the most-popular newsgroups supporting the sport of poker, is "rec.gambling.poker".

Dozens of contributors have been compiling answers to common frequently asked questions in a document called a "FAQ". These are regularly posted to the newgroup on a regular basis, as well as to the main rec.gambling.poker FAQ website.

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