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Straight

Five differently suited cards in sequential rank order, for example 8-9-10-J-Q. In this situation, an Ace may be considered as either a high-ranking or a low-ranking card, thus straights also include both A-2-3-4-5 and 10-J-Q-K-A.
 
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1. 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.
 

2. Pair

Any two cards of the same rank, such as two Queens.
 

3. Two Pair

Two sets of cards of the same rank, for example two Queens plus two 6s.
 

4. Three of a Kind

Also called trips or a set, this is where you have three cards of the same rank in your hand, such as three 7s.
 

5. Straight

Five differently suited cards in sequential rank order, for example 8-9-10-J-Q.
 

6. Flush

Five non-sequential cards of the same suit, for example five diamonds.
 

7. Full House

A combination of a pair and three of a kind.
 

8. Four of a Kind

Pretty self-explanatory when you already know what three of a kind is: four is simply four cards of the same rank, such as four Queens.
 

9. Straight Flush

A straight, but with all the cards in the same suit.
 

10. Royal Flush

The daddy of all poker hands, a royal flush is a straight flush involving the 10, Jack, Queen, King and Ace.
 
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