Printable: Printable Poker Hand Rankings

Poker Hand Rankings

Straight Flush

Five cards of the same suit in sequence.
For example, the highest straight flush is A, K, Q, J, 10 and the lowest is 5, 4, 3, 2, A.
A straight flush beats all other hands.

Four of a Kind

Four cards of the same rank. Four kings, for example. Four of a kind beats all hands except a straight flush.

Full House

Three cards of one rank and two of another. Three 10s and 2 Queens, for example.

Flush

Five cards of the same suit.
Example: A, K, 4, 3, 2 of hearts beats a flush of Q, 10, 9, 7, 6.

Straight

Five cards in ranking in consecutive order. They can belong to two or more suits.
Example: A, K, Q, J, 10 belonging to clubs, hearts and spades.

Three of a Kind

Three cards of the same rank.
Example: Three 10s.

Two Pairs

Two cards of one rank and two cards of another rank.
Example: two queens and two 7s.

One Pair

Two cards of the same rank.
Example: Two Kings.

High Card

Single Card of the Highest rank. When no player has a pair or better. The highest ranking card wins.

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