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Poker hand rankings

The ranking order is simple. The tie-break details are where beginners usually get tripped up.

1Royal FlushA-K-Q-J-10, all one suit.
2Straight FlushFive consecutive cards, same suit.
3Four of a KindFour cards of one rank.
4Full HouseThree of a kind plus a pair.
5FlushFive cards of one suit, not consecutive.
6StraightFive consecutive ranks, mixed suits allowed.
7Three of a KindThree cards of one rank.
8Two PairTwo different pairs.
9One PairTwo cards of one rank.
10High CardNo made hand above; compare highest cards.

Five tie-break rules worth knowing

  1. In a flush, compare the highest card, then the next highest if needed.
  2. In two pair, compare the higher pair first, then the lower pair, then the kicker.
  3. In a full house, compare the three-of-a-kind rank first.
  4. Suits normally do not break ties in standard poker hand comparison.
  5. An ace can be low in A-2-3-4-5, but it does not “wrap” in Q-K-A-2-3.