standard poker hands

A poker hand consists of five cards whose combination confers a relative value on which the player bets; they have an ascending order of value.

high card

When none of the five cards in the hand can be combined with any other, the highest-ranked card is played.

one pair

Contains two cards of equal value.

two pairs

Contains two pairs.

three-of-a-kind

Contains three cards of equal value.

straight

Contains five consecutive cards of different suits.

flush

Contains five nonconsecutive cards of the same suit.

full house

Contains a three-of-a-kind and a pair.

straight flush

Contains five consecutive cards of the same suit.

four-of-a-kind

Contains four cards of equal value.

royal flush

Contains five consecutive cards of the same suit, from the 10 to the ace.