Five-card draw

The five-card draw in poker is one of the simplest and most popular variations of the card game. It is the basis for many other games, such as video poker, and is often the first poker variant new players learn. It is usually played in home games, but is rarely played in tournaments or casinos.

Straight flush

A Straight Flush in poker is a hand with five cards of the same suit in sequential order. This hand is considered the second-most valuable in the game. Its strength is not dependent on the number of cards, but rather on the suit of the cards. Typically, players who have two or three cards may call more often than usual in a no-limit hold’em cash game to improve their chances of forming a flush.

Full house

Full House Poker is a video game variant of poker. It was developed by Microsoft Game Studios and Krome Studios, and was released for the Xbox 360 and Windows Phone 7 on March 16, 2011. The game has received numerous accolades and awards, including the coveted “Best New Game” by the Game Critics Association.

Pair

When it comes to playing poker, one of the most important things to understand is poker pair strength. Pair strength is the relative strength of a hand over the other hands. A pair’s strength can vary significantly depending on the board texture. Dry textures are better for pairs, while wet surfaces are worse for them.

Three of a kind

A three of a kind is a very powerful poker hand. It is formed when you have a pocket pair with a single community card. This hand is also known as a trip. A three of a kind is also an excellent hand to have on the flop. Despite its strength, it is always important to watch for other possible hands. Straights and flushes should always be protected from the Three of a Kind.

Gutshot

Gutshot is a common name for a poker hand that requires a center card to complete a flush. It is a type of inside flush draw and is more difficult than an open flush. In example, you might hold hole cards of JJ and the flop shows 8-9-3. Then, you would need to have a center card of 10 to complete your flush.