Poker Hand Rankings

Master the hierarchy of poker hands and understand their probabilities

Understanding Hand Rankings

In poker, hands are ranked from highest to lowest. Understanding these rankings is crucial for making the right decisions at the table.

Hand Ranking Probabilities

Royal Flush

Royal Flush Example

A, K, Q, J, 10 of the same suit

Probability: 0.000154% (1 in 649,740)

Straight Flush

Straight Flush Example

Five consecutive cards of the same suit

Probability: 0.00139% (1 in 72,193)

Four of a Kind

Four of a Kind Example

Four cards of the same rank

Probability: 0.0240% (1 in 4,165)

Full House

Full House Example

Three of a kind plus a pair

Probability: 0.1441% (1 in 694)

Flush

Flush Example

Five cards of the same suit

Probability: 0.1965% (1 in 509)

Straight

Straight Example

Five consecutive cards of any suit

Probability: 0.3925% (1 in 255)

Three of a Kind

Three of a Kind Example

Three cards of the same rank

Probability: 2.1128% (1 in 47)

Two Pair

Two Pair Example

Two different pairs

Probability: 4.7539% (1 in 21)

One Pair

One Pair Example

Two cards of the same rank

Probability: 42.2569% (1 in 2.37)

High Card

High Card Example

Highest card when no other hand is made

Probability: 50.1177% (1 in 2)

Understanding Kickers

Kickers play a crucial role in determining the winner when players have the same hand ranking. Learn how kickers affect the outcome of poker hands.

Example 1: One Pair

Player A: A♠ A♣ K♥ 8♦ 2♣

Player B: A♥ A♦ Q♠ 9♣ 7♦

Player A wins with a higher kicker (K)

Example 2: Two Pair

Player A: K♠ K♣ Q♥ Q♦ A♣

Player B: K♥ K♦ Q♠ Q♣ J♦

Player A wins with a higher kicker (A)

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