Official poker is a card game that has a lot of skill, psychology and chance involved. When players place chips on the table it is important that they know the rules and etiquette of poker. A basic knowledge will help the game to flow more smoothly and improve the experience for all at the table. There are many unwritten poker rules that should be kept in mind when playing. Some of these include being polite to your opponents and not talking about the game when it is in play.

Generally speaking, poker is played with one standard 52-card pack, sometimes with two jokers added for wild cards. It is also common to see a stripped deck, which is a pack that has the face cards removed. This helps to speed up the deal and is often used in tournaments.

When playing with more than 10 players, it is common for some form of Stud Poker to be used. In this case, the player with the highest pair takes all of the betting in that hand. The remaining players have the option to call, raise or fold their hands in order of priority.

In addition to observing the other players, it is important to pay attention to the dealer as well. It is important not to speak out of turn or listen to music while the dealer is dealing. These actions can ruin the poker experience for other players and are considered bad gamesmanship.