Poker Information > Hand Rankings (DE, MI, PA, WV)
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Understanding these ranks of hands is essential for any new poker player.
The hands are listed in order from weakest to strongest, and this quick guide should provide a solid start for learning how to gauge the strength of your hand.
High Card
A hand that contains no pair (or anything better) and whose value is therefore simply determined by its highest card. In this example, our highest card is a king, so our hand is referred to as "King high".
Pair
A hand composed of two cards of the same rank. In this example, we hold a pair of Fives. The higher the rank of a pair, the better the hand.
Two Pair
A hand composed of two pairs. In this example, we hold a pair of Sevens and a pair of Fives.
Three of a Kind
A hand composed of three cards of the same rank. In this example, we hold three Queens.
Straight
A hand composed of five cards of consecutive ranks. In this example, we hold a "Ten-high Straight".
Flush
A hand composed of five cards of the same suit. In this example, we hold a "Queen-high Flush".
Full House
A hand composed of three cards of one rank and two cards of another rank (so Three of a Kind plus One Pair). In this example, our Full House is formed by three Queens and a pair of Sevens, referred to as "Queens full of Sevens".
Four of a Kind
A hand composed of four cards of the same rank. In this example, we hold four Kings.
Straight Flush
A hand composed of five consecutive cards of the same suit. In this example, we hold a 7-high Straight Flush.
Royal Flush
A Royal Flush is an Ace-high Straight Flush.
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