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A diagram illustrating the concept and comparison method of a straight flush in Texas Hold'em.

Straight Flush

Poker Strategy / Tutorials, Texas Hold'em Terminology Dictionary

A straight flush consists of five consecutive cards of the same suit. It is the second-highest ranking hand in Texas Hold'em, after the Royal Flush. Due to its extremely low probability of occurrence, once it appears, it almost always represents an absolute advantage.

This article will provide a complete introduction to the definition, size comparison, formation methods, practical value, and how professional players maximize the EV of a straight flush.

A diagram illustrating the concept and comparison methods of four-of-a-kind in Texas Hold'em.

Four of a Kind Four

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Four of a Kind, also known as Quads, consists of four cards of the same rank plus a kicker. It is the second-highest ranking hand in Texas Hold'em (after Straight Flush and Royal Flush). Four of a Kind is extremely rare, and when it is formed, it usually possesses overwhelming power.

This article will provide a complete introduction to the definition, size comparison, formation methods, practical gameplay, and how professional players utilize the four lines to maximize EV of the Four of a Kind.

A diagram illustrating the concept and comparison methods of a Full House in Texas Hold'em.

Full House Gourd

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A Full House (or Full House) consists of three cards of the same rank plus a pair of different rank, and is one of the most powerful hand combinations in Texas Hold'em. Its strength is higher than a flush, and only surpassed by four of a kind, a straight flush, and a royal flush.

This article will provide a complete introduction to the definition, size comparison, formation methods, practical gameplay of Full House, and how professional players use the gourd to create the maximum EV.