Poker Hands

Poker hands typically refer to a five card hand. In order to understand poker hands, we'll go over the basics first. If you already understand the basics, go to poker hand rankings for a quick list of winning poker hands.

Poker Suits

A poker deck contains four suits. These are hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades. Each suit contains 2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-J-Q-K-A. (J = Jack, Q = Queen, K = King, and A = Ace.)

Royal Flush

A royal flush is a 10-J-K-Q-A of the same suit.

Straight Flush

A straight flush is 5 consecutive cards of the same suit. It's just like a royal flush, but not Ace high. For instance, 2-3-4-5-6, all diamonds, would be a straight flush.

Straight Flush

A straight flush is 5 consecutive cards of the same suit. It's just like a royal flush, but not Ace high. For instance, 2-3-4-5-6, all diamonds, would be a straight flush.

Four of a Kind

This refers to having the same four cards, one of each suit.

Full House

A full house is 3 of the same rank, and 2 of another.

Flush

A flush is simply 5 cards of the same suit. It's just like a royal flush, but not Ace high. For instance, 2-5-6-8-10, all diamonds, would be a flush.

Straight

A straight 5 consecutive cards of any suit.

Three of a Kind

Three cards of the same rank.

Two Pair

Two pair, same rank.

One Pair

Two cards of the same rank.

High Card

The highest card in your hand.