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Poker Hand Rankings Chart
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Suits never break a tie in poker — no suit outranks another. When two players hold the same hand, the highest cards that play decide it, and if all five are identical the pot is split. Embed this chart on your own site for free.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the highest hand in poker?
A royal flush — ace, king, queen, jack and ten all of the same suit. It is the top end of the straight flush category, and there are only four of them in a 52-card deck.
Does a flush beat a straight?
Yes. A flush beats a straight because a flush is harder to make: there are 10,200 possible straights in a five-card hand and only 5,108 flushes. Rarity is what sets the entire ranking order.
What beats a full house?
Only four of a kind and a straight flush. A full house is the third-strongest hand in poker.
Do suits matter in poker?
No. No suit outranks another in Texas Hold'em. Two hands of identical rank split the pot, and suits are only ever used to decide who gets an odd chip or who acts first in some tournament formats.
What happens when two players have the same hand?
The pot is split. Kickers are compared first — with A-K against A-Q on an ace-high board, the king plays and wins. If all five cards that play are identical, it is a chop.
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