Poker Hand Rankings

Back to: Poker Dealer Course

Poker Hand Rankings from high to low:

Poker Hand Rankings Definitions:

• Royal Flush: The highest possible hand, consisting of the Ace, King, Queen, Jack, and 10 all in the same suit. 
  
• Straight Flush: Any five consecutive cards of the same suit. 
  
• Four of a Kind: Four cards of the same rank, with the fifth card being a kicker. 
  
• Full House: Three cards of one rank and a pair of another rank. 
  
• Flush: Any five cards of the same suit, not necessarily in sequence. 
  
• Straight: Five consecutive cards of different suits. 
  
• Three of a Kind: Three cards of the same rank, with two kicker cards. 
  
• Two Pair: Two pairs of cards with the same rank, with one kicker card. 
  
• One Pair: Two cards of the same rank, with three kicker cards. 
  
• High Card: When a player does not make any of the above combinations, the highest card in their hand wins.