The Standard Ranking of Poker Hands

There are many different hand rankings in poker. The standard ranking of poker hands is from highest to lowest. A straight flush is the highest hand, and includes five cards that rank consecutively in the same suit. Straight flushes are named for the highest card, which may be an Ace. High or low cards count equally toward the straight flush’s ranking, and ties between straight flushes are broken by the highest card. The standard ranking of poker hands can be confusing, but there are some basic rules to help you…

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