Poker Hand Values
Pair - Two cards of the same denomination, such as A-A-3-7-5. When two players both have a pair, the highest pair wins. When both players have the same pair, the next highest card wins. This is referred to as the 'kicker' card. For example, 6-6-Q-8-6 beats 6-6-9-8-6. If the pairs and the kickers are equal, then the next highest card in the hand is the decider. 6-6-Q-8-6 beats 6-6-Q-7-6. This process of elimination continues until there is a winner.
Two Pair - Two sets of two cards of the same denomination, such as A-A-5-5-9. The higher of the top pairs wins. A-A-4-4-7 beats K-K-9-9-10. If the top pairs are equal, the second pair breaks the tie. If both the top pair and the second pair are equal, the kicker card breaks the tie.
Three-of-a-Kind - Three cards of the same denomination, such as A-A-A-7-2. The higher ranking cards win. Q-Q-Q-5-8 beats 9-9-9-5-8.
Straight - Five cards in sequence, but not in the same suit. When two or more players has a straight, the straight with the highest ranking card wins. Q-J-10-9-8 beats 9-8-7-6-5. If the straights both contain cards of the same rank, the pot is split.
Flush - Any five cards of the same suit, but not in sequence. In the event of two or more players holding a flush, the flush with the highest ranking card wins. K-9-3-7-5 beats J-9-7-5-4. If the highest cards in each flush are the same, the next highest cards are compared. This continues until there is a winner.
Full House -Three of a kind combined with a pair (Ex: 9, 9, 9, 6, 6). The hand with the higher ranking set of three cards wins. For example, J-J-J-5-5 beats 9-9-9-K-K.
Four of a Kind - The higher ranking set of four cards wins. Q-Q-Q-Q-4 beats 9-9-9-9-K.
Straight Flush - Any five card sequence in the same suit, for example 7, 8, 9, 10, J of the same suit). Ties are broken the same way as a regular straight.
Royal Flush - A, K, Q, J, 10 all in the same suit. Two or more Royal Flushes split the pot.
