If my opponent and I both have a straight, whoever’s straight is higher wins. For example, if my opponent and I both have 1 pair, then whoever’s pair is higher wins (ie – AA beats KK). Within each grouping, the rank of all five of your cards will determine the winner. So these basic poker hand rankings apply to Texas Holdem, 5 card draw, seven card stud, etc. You may play in games that have 7 cards or 9 cards or whatever, but you always use only the best five cards to make your best poker hand. These are some basic poker rules that apply to most all poker games.
