POKER HAND RANKING 
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High Card | Any hand not in the above-mentioned hands. Our example shows the best possible high-card hand. |
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One Pair | Any five consecutive cards of different suits. Aces can count as either a high or a low card. Our example shows a five-high straight, which is the lowest possible straight. |
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Two Pair | Any two cards of the same rank together with another two cards of the same rank. Our example shows the best possible two-pair, Aces and Kings. The highest pair of the two determines the rank of the two-pair. |
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Three of a kind | Any three cards of the same rank. Our example shows three-of-a-kind Aces, with a King and a Queen as side cards – the best possible three of a kind. |
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Straight | Any five consecutive cards of different suits. Aces can count as either a high or a low card. Our example shows a five-high straight, which is the lowest possible straight. |
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Flush | Any five cards of the same suit (not consecutive). The highest card of the five determines the rank of the flush. Our example shows an Ace-high flush, which is the highest possible. |
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Full House | Any three cards of the same rank together with any two cards of the same rank. Our example shows “Aces full of Kings” and it is a bigger full house than “Kings full of Aces.” |
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Four of a Kind | Any four cards of the same rank. If two players share the same Four of a Kind, the bigger fifth card (known as the kicker) decides who wins the pot. |
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Straight Flush | A straight from a ten to an ace with all five cards of the same suit. In poker all suits are ranked equally. |
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Royal Flush | Any hand not in the above-mentioned hands. Our example shows the best possible high-card hand. |