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Poker Hand Ranks

A Hand is a player's five-card combination. Below is their ranking order.

Royal Flush
The five highest cards in a suit- Ace, King, Queen, Jack, and Ten, all of the same suit.

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Straight Flush
Any five cards of the same suit that are in consecutive order. The Ace can play high and can play low.

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Four of a Kind
Four cards of the same rank, and accompanied by a "kicker".

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Full House
Any three cards of the same rank, in addition to any pair of another rank.

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Flush
Any five non-consecutive cards of the same suit.

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Straight
Any five consecutive cards of different suits. The ace can count as a one or an ace.

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Three of a Kind
Three cards of the same rank combined with two "kickers".

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Two Pair
Any two cards of the same rank, another two cards of another rank, and a "kicker".

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One Pair
Any two cards of the same rank and three unmatched cards or "kickers".

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High Card
The person holding the highest card when no other player has any of the other sets.

Example: King beats Queen