Rank the hand first
In standard five-card rankings, category wins before kicker comparison. A flush beats a straight, while two hands in the same category are separated by their relevant high cards.
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Casino Poker Guide: Hands, Decisions and Formats
“Casino poker” can mean different products. Casino Hold’em and Three Card Poker compare your hand with a dealer under fixed rules; video poker pays from a machine paytable; poker rooms usually pit players against one another while the operator collects a fee. Identify the format before applying any strategy. You can also review the live casino guide before choosing a platform or game.
Identify who you face
House-banked poker follows a dealer-qualification and payout structure. Peer poker adds opponent decisions, position, betting rounds, and a room fee called rake. For additional context, continue with the blackjack decision guide.
Read the paytable
Video poker and bonus wagers can share a name but pay different amounts for the same hand. Strategy and theoretical RTP must match the exact paytable on screen.
Standard five-card hand order
| Rank | Hand | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal flush | A–K–Q–J–10 of one suit |
| 2 | Straight flush | Five consecutive cards of one suit |
| 3 | Four of a kind | Four cards of the same rank |
| 4 | Full house | Three of a kind plus a pair |
| 5 | Flush | Five cards of one suit, not consecutive |
| 6 | Straight | Five consecutive ranks in mixed suits |
| 7 | Three of a kind | Three cards of the same rank |
| 8 | Two pair | Two different pairs |
| 9 | One pair | Two cards of the same rank |
| 10 | High card | No stronger category; compare highest relevant cards |
A safer way to evaluate a poker game
- Confirm the variant and number of cards used.
- Read dealer-qualification rules in house games.
- Check ante, blind, raise, and bonus-bet payouts.
- Match video-poker strategy to the exact paytable.
- Include rake or service fees in peer-poker decisions.
- Set a stake limit that allows for normal variance.
Poker questions
Is video poker the same as playing at a poker table?
No. Video poker is a paytable-based draw game against software. Table poker may be house-banked or played against other people, with different rules and costs. Eligible adults who choose to continue can register through our sponsored partner after reviewing the current terms.
What is a kicker?
A kicker is an unpaired card used to break ties between otherwise equal hand categories. The exact comparison follows the variant’s rules.
Official Poker Hand Rankings
1. Royal Flush: A, K, Q, J, 10 same suit.
2. Straight Flush: 5 consecutive cards of same suit.
3. Four of a Kind: 4 cards of matching rank.
4. Full House: Three of a kind + Pair.
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