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Poker Hands

Royal Flush
Same suit cards: Ten, Jack, Queen, King and Ace. The highest and best, and rarest hand. A sure winner!

Straight Flush
Straight with all five cards in the same suit.

Four of a Kind
Four cards with same number or face value.

Full House
Three cards of same number or face value, plus two more cards of another number or face value. If more than one player has a full house, the full house with the highest ranking three of a kind wins.

Flush
Five cards of the same suit. If there is more than one flush, the hand with the highest card(s) wins.

Straight
Five sequential cards of any suit. An "Ace" can be used both in the highest straight (i.e. 10, J, Q, K, A) and the lowest (A, 2, 3, 4, 5).

Three of a Kind
Three cards with either same number or face value.

Two Pairs
If two players have two pair, the hand with the highest pair wins. If they have the same high pair, whoever has the second highest pair wins. If they have the same two pair, whoever has the highest fifth card ("kicker") wins.

One Pair
Two cards of the same number or face value. If two players have the same pair, the highest outside card(s) wins.

High Card
The player with the highest card wins

Now that you know the hands well, think a bit about how the game is played - the rules are here.
Also don't forget to move one step further and read about the actual strategy of the game.
These are simple, yet handy tips for a beginner poker player that everyone will appreciate.