Rank of hands
It is crucial to know the rank of hands in order to play poker. A poker hand consists of five cards. Any hand in a higher category beats any hand in a lower category. The categories of hand, from high to low, are listed on our rank of hands page. Perfect for a newbie in Texas Hold'em poker!
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Rank of poker hands
In Texas No Limit Hold'em poker the best combination of five cards at the showdown wins the pot. You can use your two hole cards and the five community cards to make your best combination of five cards. Pictured below are the hands of poker, listed in order from highest to lowest:
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Highest Card |
