However, for seen players, the stake amount is only half their bet.Ī blind player may ask for a show if they can. Stake amount, a bet placed by a blind player becomes the stake amount the next player must match (or exceed). The best hand is A-K-J (with mixed suits) and the lowest is 5-3-2. High Card: If the three cards do not fit in the above categories, compare the highest card first (then second and so on). A-A-K is the highest pair and 2-2-3 is the lowest.Ħ. If the pair is equal, the highest oddball card wins. In comparing these hands, first, compare the pair. Pair (Two of a Kind): Two cards that are the same rank. The highest color is A-K-J and the lowest is 5-3-2.ĥ. In the event of comparing two colors, compare the highest value card (and if those are equal, the next, and so on). Color (Flush/Colous): Three cards in the same suit but not in sequence.
Sequence (Straight/Normal Run): Three consecutive cards not within the same suit.Ĥ. Pure Sequence (Straight Flush/Run): Three consecutive cards within the same suit. Aces are the highest, twos are the lowest.Ģ. Trail (Three of a Kind/Set/Trio): Three cards of the same rank.
