A list of the possible hands and how they rank, together with a short
definition:
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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.
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Pair
Any two cards of the same rank, for example two Jacks. The
ranking of pairs mirrors that of the high card.
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Two Pair
Two sets of cards of the same rank, for example two 10's
and two 8's.
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Three of a kind
Three cards of the same rank, for example three 5's.
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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.
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Flush
Five cards of the same suit, for example five diamonds.
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Full house
A combination of three of a kind and a pair. For example
three 7's and two 10's.
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Four of a kind
Four cards of the same rank, for example four Kings.
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Straight Flush
A straight (see above) but with all the cards in the same
suit.
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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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