Welcome to the Poker Hand Ranges Tutorial

Learn to identify and classify the different poker hands.

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1. High Card

The lowest hand. If no one has a better hand, the highest card wins.

A of Spades
2 of Spades
8 of Diamonds
6 of Spades
Q of Hearts

2. One Pair

Two cards of the same rank plus three different cards.

8 of Spades
8 of Diamonds
A of Hearts
3 of Clubs
5 of Spades

3. Two Pair

Two pairs of cards of the same rank plus an additional card.

4 of Spades
4 of Diamonds
5 of Spades
5 of Diamonds
3 of Diamonds

4. Three of a Kind

Three cards of the same rank plus two additional cards.

J of Spades
J of Diamonds
J of Hearts
2 of Spades
5 of Spades

5. Straight

Five cards in numerical sequence regardless of suit.

T of Spades
J of Hearts
Q of Diamonds
K of Clubs
A of Clubs

6. Flush

Five cards of the same suit, not necessarily in sequence.

2 of Spades
5 of Spades
7 of Spades
T of Spades
K of Spades

7. Full House

Three cards of the same rank and a pair.

3 of Spades
3 of Diamonds
3 of Hearts
6 of Spades
6 of Diamonds

8. Four of a Kind

Four cards of the same rank plus an additional card.

Q of Spades
Q of Diamonds
Q of Hearts
Q of Clubs
2 of Spades

9. Straight Flush

Five cards in numerical sequence and of the same suit.

5 of Spades
6 of Spades
7 of Spades
8 of Spades
9 of Spades

10. Royal Flush

The best possible hand, a straight flush from 10 to Ace.

T of Spades
J of Spades
Q of Spades
K of Spades
A of Spades

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Frequently Asked Questions about Poker Hands

If two players have the exact same hand, the pot is split evenly between them.

Yes. A straight always beats three of a kind.

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