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In poker, players form sets of five playing cards, called hands, according to the rules of the game. [1] Each hand has a rank, which is compared against the ranks of other hands participating in the showdown to decide who wins the pot. [2] In high games, like Texas hold 'em and seven-card stud, the highest-ranking hands win
A guide to the best hands that a player can receive in poker, from details on the hands themselves to what happens in the event of a tie-break
The "Chen Formula" is a way to compute the "power ratings" of starting hands that was originally developed by Bill Chen. [2] Highest Card Based on the highest card, assign points as follows: Ace = 10 points, K = 8 points, Q = 7 points, J = 6 points. 10 through 2, half of face value (10 = 5 points, 9 = 4.5 points, etc.) Pairs
Eliminating identical hands that ignore relative suit values leaves 6,009,159 distinct 7-card hands. The number of distinct 5-card poker hands that are possible from 7 cards is 4,824. Perhaps surprisingly, this is fewer than the number of 5-card poker hands from 5 cards, as some 5-card hands are impossible with 7 cards (e.g. 7-high and 8-high).
The hand with the lower high card is deemed superior, following lowball rules. In case of identical high cards, the next highest card is compared. If all cards in both hands are of equal rank, the hands are considered a tie. Suit differences do not affect the comparison of the two hands. The best possible hand is A234 of four different suits.
Suited connectors is a poker term referring to pocket cards that are suited and consecutive, for example Q♥ J♥. [1] These hands are considered stronger than average because they have the highest potential to form straights and flushes when combined with the community cards.
In such low stud games as razz, the player with the highest-ranking upcard must post the bring-in. Awarding odd chips in a split pot. In High-low split games, or when two players' hands tie, the pot must be split evenly between them. When there is an odd amount of money in the pot that can't be split evenly, the odd low-denomination chip can be ...
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