Hand Rankings

A list of the possible hands and how they rank, together with a short definition:

High card The highest ranked card is an Ace, and the ranking runs from the Ace down through the picture cards all the way to 2.
Pair Any two cards of the same rank, for example two Jacks. The ranking of pairs mirrors that of the high card.
Two Pair Two sets of cards of the same rank, for example two 10's and two 8's.
Three of a kind Three cards of the same rank, for example three 5's.
Straight Five cards in sequential rank order, for example 7, 8, 9, 10 and a Jack. An ace may be used as either a high and a low card.
Flush Five cards of the same suit, for example five diamonds.
Full house A combination of three of a kind and a pair. For example three 7's and two 10's.
Four of a kind Four cards of the same rank, for example four Kings.
Straight Flush A straight (see above) but with all the cards in the same suit.
Royal Flush The mother of all poker hands, a royal flush is a straight flush involving the Ace, King, Queen, Jack and 10.

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