Beginners Guide
Before you strap on that green visor and slap down your
life's savings on a felt table, you're going to have to
know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em.
It's a good idea when starting out to have a good knowledge
of the Poker hand rankings. 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.
1. Royal Flush 1 Chance in 649,739 Hand
Dealt
A, K, Q, J, 10 all of the same suit. The Big one. 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.
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