Poker is a card game in which luck and skill are both required to win. Over time, skill will eliminate much of the chance factor but until then you need to have a good hand or be prepared to bluff your way to the win.
A standard pack of 52 cards are used (although some games use multiple packs or add a few wild cards called jokers). The cards are ranked in order from high to low: Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 2 and 1 (Ace is considered a high card). The best hand wins. There is usually one betting round before the final showdown of all the cards.
If you have a good hand on the flop, you should continue to bet and force other players to fold. If you have a weak hand on the flop, it is wise to check and call so that you do not waste your chips.
Position is important in poker because it gives you more information than your opponents when it is your turn to act. This will help you make better bluffing decisions and will improve your overall chances of winning.
Observe experienced players and analyze their actions to develop quick instincts. This is the best way to become a skilled player. It takes a lot of practice and patience to reach the level where you can play proficiently without having to memorize complicated systems.