Basic Poker Rules - Poker Hand Ranking
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Basic Poker Rules: Understanding Poker Hand Rankings
Introduction
If you're new to poker, understanding how hands and cards are ranked is essential. Here's a guide to help you grasp the basics of poker hand rankings.Deck Details
- Number of Cards: 52- Suits: 4 (Hearts, Spades, Diamonds, Clubs)
- Cards per Suit: 13 (Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2)
Poker Hand Composition
- Cards in a Hand: 5 (In all poker games, only the best five cards count towards your hand.)Poker Hand Rankings (Highest to Lowest)
1. Royal Flush: Ace, King, Queen, Jack, and Ten, all in the same suit.
2. Straight Flush: Five consecutive cards of the same suit. The "wheel" (Ace to 5) is the lowest straight flush. The higher top card wins if two players have a straight flush.
3. Four of a Kind: Four cards of the same rank. The higher set wins (e.g., four Kings beat four Queens).
4. Full House: Three of a kind plus a pair. For example, three Fours and two Kings (Fours over Kings). The highest three of a kind wins if tied.
5. Flush: Five cards of any rank, all in the same suit. If tied, compare the top card, then the next highest, and so on.
6. Straight: Five consecutive cards. For example, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 is a 7-high straight. A higher starting card wins if two players have straights.
7. Three of a Kind: Three cards of the same rank. The higher ranked set wins between tied players.
8. Two Pair: Two sets of pairs. The highest pair wins in a tie (e.g., Kings and Twos beat Queens and Jacks).
9. One Pair: Two cards of the same rank. The highest pair wins, and if tied, the kicker (next highest card) is used to decide the winner.
10. High Card: If no player has a pair or better, hands are ranked by the highest card. Compare subsequent highest cards if tied.
Understanding these rankings will give you a solid foundation for playing poker, whether online or in person. Use this guide to enhance your strategy and enjoy the game!
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