Poker Hand Rankings
One of the most confusing things for any new poker player is the order of hand rankings. The poker hands listed below are ranked from the Royal Flush (highest) to the High Card (lowest). These hand rankings are generally consistent throughout every variation of online poker. Texas Holdem, Omaha, 7-Card Stud and 5-Card Stud games are played with the player holding the highest ranking hand winning the pot. Omaha Hi/Lo and 7-Card Stud Hi/Lo are played with the pot being split between the highest ranking hand and the lowest ranking hand when a qualifying low hand exists. |
Poker Hand Rankings for Low |
| For low hand rankings, the individual rank of each of the five cards must be unique. Suits and ranked sequences (flushes and straights) are not considered when ranking low hands making these hands eligible for both the low and high hands. Along with Aces being the highest card for High hand ranks, Aces are used as the lowest card for low hand ranks. |
| Five High |
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Also known as the 'bicycle' or 'wheel' - Five, Four, Three, Deuce and Ace. |
| Six High |
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Five uniquely ranked cards with the highest card being a Six. |
| Seven High |
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Five uniquely ranked cards with the highest card being a Seven. |
| Eight High |
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Five uniquely ranked cards with the highest card being an Eight. Eight, Seven, Six, Five, Four is the weakest hand that qualifies for the 'Low'. |