1. Know the hand rankings:

Royal Flush: A, K, Q, J, 10 of the same suit
Straight Flush: Five cards in sequence, all of the same suit
Four of a Kind: Four cards of the same rank
Full House: Three of a kind and a pair
Flush: Five cards of the same suit
Straight: Five cards in sequence, but not of the same suit
Three of a Kind: Three cards of the same rank
Two Pair: Two different pairs
One Pair: Two cards of the same rank
High Card: The highest card in your hand

2. Understand the betting structure:

In most poker games, the betting structure is either fixed limit, pot limit, or no limit.

Fixed limit: Players can only bet a certain amount per round.

Pot limit: Players can bet up to the amount of money in the pot.

No limit: Players can bet any amount they want.

3. Know the different types of poker:

Texas Hold’em: The most popular type of poker. Players are dealt two hole cards and use them in combination with five community cards to make the best five-card hand.

Omaha: Similar to Texas Hold’em, but players are dealt four hole cards and must use two of them in combination with three community cards to make the best five-card hand.

Seven-Card Stud: Players are dealt seven cards and must make the best five-card hand.

Razz: A variation of Seven-Card Stud where the lowest five-card hand wins.

4. Understand the odds:

Knowing the odds of making certain hands can help you make better decisions. For example, if you have two suited cards, the odds of making a flush are about 1 in 118. Knowing this can help you decide whether or not to stay in a hand.