in order from weakest to strongest
1. no pair high card only
2. pair (2 cards that match exp.8-8)
3. 2 pair.(8-8-6-6)
4. 3 of a kind (8-8-8)
5. straight (any 5 cards that are in order exp. 2-3-4-5-6- / 10-j-q-k-a) also very important an ACE can be used as a 1 in a straight exp. A-2-3-4-5 this is also a straight.
6. flush (any 5 cards of the same suit.)
7. fullhouse exp.(8-8-8-6-6) any 5 cards that consist of trips and a pair.
8. 4 of a kind exp. (8-8-8-8)
9. straight flush. any 5 cards in numbered order that are also the same suit. exp. 2-3-4-5-6-of spades. The straight rule with the ACE as a 1 also includes this hand.
10. royal flush exp( 10-j-q-k-a- of the same suite) if you ever get this bet your fuckin house its impossible to beat. ive only had 2 in my life their very rare.
best books to pick up. any mike caro book, super system by doyal brunson aka the bible. poker for begginers dont remember who wrote i.
ive delt poker for 3 years and played for 6. Ive delt in teh WPO in tunica and in many big money games. So belive me when i say if you seen it on tv dont attempt those games until you get at least a year under your belt and read a few books.
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