Winning Hands In Poker

The essence and passion of poker are found in the variety of hands available to win. In poker, a total of 52 cards that make up the English deck come into play. It is not unnecessary to remember that in total, there are four suits, that is, the symbol that is marked in the corners of the letter.

These symbols are clover, diamond, pike, and hearts. Each suite is represented by a total of 14 cards. A large part of them is numbered from 2 to 10, after which the letter J, Q, K, and the iconic A come to be present, which curiously can be equal to 1 or 11.

The fact is that once the players sit down at the table, they anxiously wait for the dealer to deal with the respective five cards that correspond to each one. Much of this change will define your success in the game, although on other occasions, it also depends on the community cards.

The poker player will do his best to match his five cards to any poker hand. Here is a summary of the winning hands that exists in poker:

Royal Flush Of Color

This is considered one of the best plays in poker. In this case, it will be necessary to have the cards Q ♥ J ♥ 10 ♥ 9 ♥ 8 ♥ , which must be marked with the same suit.

Color Ladder

In this case, it is also sought that the cards have a consecutive order and of the same suit. For example, it could be the cards 10 ♣ 9 ♣ 8 ♣ 7 ♣ 6 ♣ . The most important thing about this ladder is that the highest number is always taken into account. If someone makes a color card, where their highest number is 10, then this hand wins relative to the previous example.

Poker

For you to win, you only need four cards of the same value, which does not give any relevance to the fifth. Example: 9 ♣ 9 ♠ 9 ♦ 9 ♥ J ♥ . The number that the four cards have will give you the ranking to win against another hand of the same style. If there is a tie, the value of the fifth card is taken as a reference.

Full house

In this hand, you need to have three cards of the same value, while the remaining 2 of another for example 3 ♣ 3 ♠ 3 ♦ 6 ♣ 6 ♥ . If there is a tie, it is necessary to take the highest value of the cards as a reference. If the trios of cards are equal on both sides, priority is given to the value of the last two cards.

Color (Flush)

It is necessary to have five cards of the same suit, which are not consecutive. Once again, the hand with the highest card is taken as a solution in the event of a tie.

Ladder (Straight)

To make this hand, you need five cards that are consecutive, regardless of the color or suit—for example, 7 ♣ 6 ♠ 5 ♠ 4 ♥ 3 ♥ . The Ace card can also be used as either 11 or 1. It is taken to the highest card as the one that allows us to close the tie dispute.

Trio

You will need three cards of the same value—for example, 2 ♦ 2 ♠ 2 ♣ K ♠ 6 ♥ . The remaining two have no value unless they are used as a tiebreaker, with the highest value being the one that resolves the conflict. If they are identical, the additional card is used.

Double Couple

In this case, you must have two cards of the same value and two others of the same value. Example: 10 ♦ 10 ♠ 2 ♠ 2 ♣ K ♣ . The highest hand always wins in the event of a tie.

Couple

It is taken into account that the hand is made up of two cards of equal value. Example: 6 ♦ 6 ♥ Q ♠ 8 ♣ 7 ♦ . The value of the couple is what defines their ranking and their opportunity to position themselves against other hands of the same style, the reason why the highest card is taken as a reason for a solution in case of a tie.

Highest card

If in poker none of the bettors manages to obtain one of these hands, then everything is defined in that each player shows his highest card. If there is a tie, then the next highest card in hand will be used.

Poker Glossary of Terms

In the world of poker, there is a wide variety of terms that the bettor must know in order to function in the game like a professional. The glossary is really wide, where English words take center stage. The most elementary of all, of course, is the pot, which represents the best value that the players will play.

If you are interested in being an advanced bettor, you will need to take a look at this glossary that we have put together.

All-in (Play it all / Subtract)

It occurs when the bettor bets all the chips that remain to a hand. After this, the player will not be able to purchase additional tokens. In case the game continues, a pot is established, in which the All-in bettor is not included.

Before

The Ante is a value in chips that players place on the table. In certain tournaments, the value of the Ante increases little by little.

Bad beat

It happens when a player, despite having an excellent hand, ends up losing against a weaker hand, given the luck that the River offers. The River represents the Community Cards, that is, those that are in the center of the table and that the players use to make their plays.

The River is also known as Fifth Street.

Bankroll (Background)

Represents the amount of money the player has to bet on poker.

Bet (Open)

Represents the first bet made in a betting turn.

Big bet

It is the highest bet that is made in the last rounds.

Big blind

It is the compulsory bet that must be made by the player located to the left, to two places of the dealer.

Gunshot

It is the possibility to have a stair, but in reality, only one card is useful.

Heads up

It occurs when a pot, game, or tournament is only competed by two players.

Late position

They are the last positions that players occupy in circular games.

Loose player

He is the player who insistently goes to hands, defying all odds.

Muck

Has two meanings. The first represents the pile of cards that players have thrown. On the other hand, the verb To muck represents the moment when the player throws the cards without showing them, being aware that his opponent has a better move.

No-limit poker

It is known as gambling without restrictions, using the available money that players have.

Offsuit

Hand cards that do not correspond to the same suit.

Overcard

Have a card that has a higher value than community cards in Hold’em.

Pocket cards / Hole cards

They are the so-called hole cards, which are dealt with by the dealer to the players.

Pot-limit poker

It occurs when the maximum bet that a player can make when his turn comes is equal to the total pot.

Rainbow

It occurs when three cards with the same suit appear on the flop.

Rake

It is the commission that the casino takes for each jackpot wagered. On the internet, online casinos usually charge 4.5%.

Ring game

A game involving 9 to 10 players.

Set

It is known as the trio formed with one of the community cards and two hole cards.

Short-handed

Game in which 3 to 5 players participate.

Showdown

It is the time when the players of a game reveal the cards to identify the winner.

Small blind

It is the small blind or bet made by the player to the left of the dealer.

Stack

Set of chips that a player has at the table.

Tell

When the player gives himself away involuntarily, without perceiving the move he has or what his next move may be.

Three of a Kind

When three cards have the same value.

Tilt

It occurs when a player jumps nervously and emotionally gets carried away by a losing streak. In this situation, it usually happens that the player is completely destabilized, losing more frequently.

Trips

It is equivalent to the trio that is formed with a hole card and two of the community cards.