Poker is a card game in which players compete for the pot (money) by raising and folding their cards as they go around the table. Players can also bet on their hands, which can have a huge effect on the outcome of the hand. The element of luck is very important in the game, but skill plays a significant role as well.
A tournament is a game event run by an organizer at a store, convention, or other venue where gamers can show up with their squads/decks/armies/fleets and play their favorite games against fellow geeks who love them just as much as they do. Players have a chance to win exciting prizes as they compete in different game formats throughout the tournament.
To be a good poker player, you must learn to control your emotions and stick to your strategy. Human nature will always try to derail your plan by making you call a bad hand or bluff when you should have folded. You must be willing to suffer through a lot of bad beats to hone your skills, but remain disciplined after each loss.
In addition to knowing your own poker strategy, you must understand the strategies of other players and read their body language for tells. This can be difficult, but many players develop a strategy through detailed self-examination or by talking to other players about their hands and playing styles.
