The highest ranked card in the deck is an Ace, and the ranking runs from the Ace down through the cards all the way to 2.
Below is a list of winning Poker hands, and how they rank, including an example for each type.
This hand ranking applies to all kinds of poker games, including Texas Holdem.
The High card:
The highest ranked card in the deck is an Ace, and the ranking runs from the Ace down through the cards all the way to 2.
Pair:
Any two cards of the same kind, for example: two kings.
Two Pairs:
Two sets of cards of the same kind, for example: two nines and two fours.
Three of a Kind:
Three cards of the same kind, for example: three jacks (also called trips or a set when you have a pocket pair and the flop comes with that same card).
Straight:
Five cards in sequential order, for example: 10, Jack, Queen, King and Ace (Note: the ace can be used both as the lowest and highest card).
Flush:
Any five cards of the same suit, for example: 2, 4, 7, 9 and 10 of spades.
Full House:
A combination of three of a kind and a pair, for example: three kings and two tens.
Four of a Kind:
Four cards of the same kind, for example: four nines.
Straight Flush:
Five cards in sequential order of the same suit, for example: 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 of hearts.
Royal Flush:
The best poker hand, a royal flush, is a straight flush containing: 10, J, Q, K and Ace of the same suit, for example: 10, J, Q, K, and Ace of spades
No Limit Texas Holdem Strategy – General Tips
Making the wrong decision about seeing the flop can cause you to lose a lot of money in No Limit Texas Holdem.
No Limit Texas Holdem strategy – After the flop concepts
Regardless of whether you have a set or not,you should bet in about half of these situations
No Limit Texas Holdem Strategy – Playing Before the Flop
You should usually fold against a good player because you’re in a bad position,when you’re in the small blind and no one has called the big blind.
