Poker Hand Rankings

As in other casino games, there are strict rules to abide by. But in poker, it is very important to know the specific order of hierarchy and how they are ranked. The lower the probability of getting the hand, the higher the rank and the stronger the hand, the better chance you have at winning the pot.

1. Royal Flush

   A, K, Q, J, 10, all the same suit.
   

   
   
   
   
2. Straight Flush

   Five cards in a sequence, all in the same suit.
   

   
   
   
   
3. Four of a Kind

   All four cards of the same rank.
   

   
   
   
   
4. Full House

   Three of a kind with a pair.
   

   
   
   
   
5. Flush

   Any five cards of the same suit, but not in a sequence.
   

   
   
   
   
6. Straight

   Five cards in a sequence, but not of the same suit.
   

   
   
   
   
7. Three of a Kind

   Three cards of the same rank.
   

   
   
   
   
8. Two Pair

   Two different pairs.
   

   
   
   
   
9. One Pair

   Two cards of the same rank.
   

   
   
   
   
10. High Card

    When you haven’t made any of the hands above, the highest card plays.
    In the example below, the jack plays as the highest card.