Hands Rankings
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The basis of all Poker knowledge is built upon the hand rankings. Once these are understood you'll find a whole world of possibilities and game variations will be opened to you.
Take a moment to commit these to memory then take your new found understanding to the tables and there you'll begin to appreciate why Poker is the worlds' most popular card game.
Below, the hand rankings are displayed in an order of highest ranking hand (1. Royal Flush) to the lowest ranking hand (10. High Card). Five of a kind has been numbered 0 because it is only possible when wild cards are being used. If wild cards are being used, five of a kind is often considered the highest hand.
0. Five of a Kind
Five cards of the same rank. This hand can only occur if wild cards are used. (Ex. Q, Q, Q, Q, WC)
1. Royal Flush 1 Chance in 649,739 Hand Dealt
A, K, Q, J, 10 all of the same suit. The Big Kahuna. The hand everyone strives for and the reason we play this game.
2. Straight Flush 1 Chance in 72,192 Hand Dealt
Any five card sequence in the same suit. (Ex: 8, 9, 10, J, Q and A, 2, 3, 4, 5 of same suit). You can take this hand straight to the bank.
3. Four of a Kind 1 Chance in 4,164 Hand Dealt
All four cards of the same index (Ex: Q, Q, Q, Q). A great hand when you can get it.
4. Full House 1 Chance in 693 Hand Dealt
Three of a kind combined with a pair (Ex: A, A, A, 5, 5). Many a round has been won and lost on this hand. Mostly won.
5. Flush 1 Chance in 508 Hand Dealt
Any five cards of the same suit, but not in sequence. No need to turn red with embarrassment with this hand.
6. Straight 1 Chance in 254 Hand Dealt
Five cards in sequence, but not of the same suit. After all, you wouldn't want to clash.
7. Three of a Kind 1 Chance in 46 Hand Dealt
Three cards of the same rank.
8. Two pair 1 Chance in 20 Hand Dealt
Two separate pairs (Ex: J, J, 9, 9).
9. Pair 1 Chance in 4 Hand Dealt
Two cards of the same rank. (Q, Q) Sometimes called a San Francisco Pair.
10. Highest Card 1 Chance in 2 Hand Dealt
Highest card in your hand. Well at least you tried.
Probability Tables
It’s a good idea to go into every battle prepared. And believe me, Poker can
be a battle. The following charts will help you in those situations where a gut
feeling just isn’t going to be enough.
The Odds Of Being Dealt These Hands Using 5 Cards
| Hand |
3
Cards 5
Cards 7
Cards |
| Royal Flush |
1 Chance In 649,739 Hands Dealt |
| Straight Flush |
1 Chance In 72,192 Hands Dealt |
| Four of a Kind |
1 Chance In 4,164 Hands Dealt |
| Full House |
1 Chance In 693 Hands Dealt |
| Flush |
1 Chance In 508 Hands Dealt |
| Straight |
1 Chance In 254 Hands Dealt |
| Three of a Kind |
1 Chance In 46 Hands Dealt |
| Two Pair |
1 Chance In 20 Hands Dealt |
| One Pair |
1 Chance In 4 Hands Dealt |
| No Pair |
1 Chance In 2 Hands
Dealt |
The standard poker hands are ranked based on the probability of their being
dealt pat in 5 cards from a full 52-card deck. The following table lists the
hands in order of increasing frequency, and shows how many ways each hand can be
dealt in 3, 5, and 7 cards. |
| Hand |
3
Cards |
5
Cards |
7
Cards |
| Straight Flush |
48 |
40 |
41,584 |
| Four of a Kind |
0 |
624 |
224,848 |
| Full House |
0 |
3,744 |
3,473,184 |
| Flush |
1,096 |
5,108 |
4,047,644 |
| Straight |
720 |
10,200 |
6,180,020 |
| Three of a Kind |
52 |
54,912 |
6,461,620 |
| Two Pair |
0 |
123,552 |
31,433,400 |
| One Pair |
3,744 |
1,098,240 |
58,627,800 |
| High Card |
16,440 |
1,302,540 |
23,294,460 |
| TOTALS |
22,100 |
2,598,960 |
133,784,560 | |
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The above charts at best can only serve as a rough guideline. Many factors
are to be considered when establishing the "true odds", including the number of
players at a table and the game being played.
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