Poker Hand rankings

1. Royal Flush

This is the highest poker hand – An ace-high straight of one suit.
2. Straight Flush

Five cards of the same suit in sequence – such as J-10-9-8-7.
3. Four of a Kind

Four cards of the same rank – such as four queens.
4. Full House

This consists of three cards of one rank and two cards of another rank.
5. Flush

Five cards of the same suit.
6. Straight

Five cards of mixed suits in sequence – for example Q(S)-J(D)-10(H)-9(S)-8(C).
7. Three of a Kind

Three cards of the same rank.
8. Two Pairs

A pair is two cards of equal rank. In a hand with two pairs, the two pairs are of different ranks (otherwise you would have four of a kind).
9. Pair

A hand with two cards of equal rank and three other cards which do not match these or each other.
10. High Card

Five cards which do not form any of the combinations listed above. When comparing two such hands, the one with the better highest card wins.

Now when you are familiar with the rankings of poker hands you should be ready to play poker!
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