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Poker Hand Rankings
Learning the basic poker hands is essential for new poker players. Take some time to understand how to make the best possible poker hands at the poker table, this in turn, will make any poker game much more enjoyable and profitable for you. Study our guide on this to get ahead of the game!
Hands Rankings: The Basics
There are 52 cards in the deck, and the ranking of the individual cards, from high to low, is Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, and 2. There is no ranking between the suits - so for example the king of hearts and the king of spades are equal in rank.
A poker hand consists of five cards. The categories of hand, from highest to lowest, are listed below. Any hand in a higher category beats any hand in a lower category (so for example any three of a kind beats any two pairs). Between hands in the same category the rank of the individual cards decides which is better, as described in more detail below.
In games where a player has more than five cards and selects five to form a poker hand, the remaining cards do not play any part in the ranking. Poker ranks are always based on five cards only.
Find below the ranking of poker hands starting from the strongest to the weakest.
Royal Flush An Ace-High straight of one suit
Straight Flush A straight of entirely one suit.
Four-of-a-Kind Four cards of the same rank.
Full House Three cards of the same rank and 2 cards of the same rank.
Flush Five cards of the same suit but not in sequence.
Straight Five cards in sequence but not of the same suit.
Three-of–a-Kind Three cards of the same rank
Two Pairs Two cards of the same rank with two other cards of the same rank.
One Pair Two cards of the same rank
High Card When all five cards are not of the same suit, not in sequence and no cards have the same rank.
Rules of Poker Hands & Rankings
If two or more hands are the same ranking, the winner is the one having the higher cards. For example, a Flush with an Ace high beats a Flush with a King high. If the poker hands remain tied, then the highest card not being held in common (the kicker) determines the winner. LinesMaker follows standard rule of poker. A poker tip of the trade is to make sure you have these hand rankings memorized.
Should poker hands be absolutely identical in ranking, the rule of poker pot distribution will be split evenly between the two or more winning players. If there is an odd chip, the winning player to the left of the button/dealer will receive it. This applies to both play money and poker for real money.
Management will resolve questions/disputes during any online poker card game with respect to the rule of poker, hands and rankings. Management decisions are final. If you have any questions please contact us.
