Poker is a card game where the goal of each player is to create the highest possible card combination using the cards that have been dealt to them and the community cards that are dealt face up on the middle of the table. Of course, the player with the highest hand value wins the pot. But there are also instances wherein two or more players have the same poker hand values. In some cases, the tie will have to be broken. In other cases, a tie is called between the players and the pot is split between them. Here are the different poker hand values from lowest to highest as well as the different tie breakers that are implemented.
Two Pair
A two pair is comprised of a hand that contains two pairs of cards with the same value. Because this is the most common combination that can be completed, the person with the highest values on both pairs wins the pot. In the event that there are two players on FullTilt that have the exact same pair values and these are also the highest pair values, the tie is not broken and the pot is split between the players.
Three of a Kind
A three of a kind comprises of three cards having the same value. In the event that there are two or more players that have a three of a kind poker hand combination, the player with the higher card value wins the main pot.
Straight
A straight is created when the player has five cards in consecutive, numerical order without having the same suit. If there are two or more players that are able to create a straight with their cards, the player with the highest end value in the straight poker hand combination wins the pot.
Flush
A flush is created when a player has five cards, all having the same suit. In the event that two or more players create a flush, the person that has the higher suit value wins the main pot. However, in the event that two or more players have a flush with the exact same suit, a tie is called and the pot is split among the winners.
Full House
A full house is comprised of a three of a kind and a pair. In the event that there are two or more players with a full house, the player with the higher three of a kind value in the full house poker hand combination wins the pot.
Four of a Kind
A four of a kind is created when the player is able to have all four cards of the same value and one card kicker. If there are two or more players that are able to create a four of a kind, the person with the higher card value wins the pot.
Straight Flush
A straight flush is created when a Poker Stars player has five cards of consecutive, numerical value with the same suit. In the event that there are two or more players that are able to create a straight flush, the player with the higher end card value in the combination wins the pot. If there are two or more players with the same numerical values for their straight flush, the tie is broken with the player having the higher suit value winning the pot.
Royal Flush
A royal flush is created when a player has five of the highest cards – ten to ace – with the same suit. In the event that there are two or more players with a royal flush, the pot is immediately split between the players regardless of the suit value.