What are the different types of hands in Poker?

What are the different types of hands in Poker?

I want to play poker but only know a few of the different hands in Poker. If you could just tell me all of them and which ones beat the others that would be cool.
Thanks alot everyone.
I need to know this so I can play Texas Hold em and other poker games.

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The different types of poker hands from highest to lowest

In poker, particularly in Texas Hold’em and other poker games, understanding the ranking of hands is crucial for success. Here’s a list of the different types of poker hands, ranked from highest to lowest:

1. Royal Flush: The highest possible hand in poker, consisting of the Ace, King, Queen, Jack, and Ten of the same suit.
2. Straight Flush: Five consecutive cards of the same suit (e.g., 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of hearts). A higher straight flush beats a lower one (e.g., a 9-high straight flush beats an 8-high straight flush).
3. Four of a Kind: Four cards of the same rank (e.g., four Aces or four Kings). When comparing two four-of-a-kind hands, the one with the higher ranked set of four cards wins.
4. Full House: A hand consisting of three of a kind and a pair (e.g., three Aces and two Kings). When comparing two full houses, the hand with the higher three-of-a-kind wins.
5. Flush: Five non-consecutive cards of the same suit. If two players have a flush, the one with the highest ranked card wins. If the highest cards are the same, the second-highest cards are compared, and so on until a winner is determined.
6. Straight: Five consecutive cards of any suit (e.g., 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9). The Ace can be used as either a high card (10, Jack, Queen, King, Ace) or a low card (Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5). If two players have a straight, the one with the highest-ranked card wins.
7. Three of a Kind: Three cards of the same rank (e.g., three Aces or three Kings). When comparing two three-of-a-kind hands, the one with the higher ranked set of three cards wins.
8. Two Pair: Two pairs of cards with the same rank (e.g., two Aces and two Kings). When comparing two two-pair hands, the hand with the highest pair wins. If both hands have the same highest pair, the hand with the higher second pair wins.
9. One Pair: A single pair of cards with the same rank (e.g., two Aces or two Kings). When comparing two one-pair hands, the one with the higher-ranked pair wins. If the pairs are the same, the highest remaining card (called the “kicker”) determines the winner.
10. High Card: If no player has any of the above hands, the player with the highest-ranked card wins. If the highest cards are the same, the second-highest cards are compared, and so on until a winner is determined.

Memorizing these hand rankings is essential for playing poker, as it will help you make better decisions about which hands to play and how to bet during the game. Good luck at the tables!