Starting hand ranks
In poker, it is vital that you know the odds on the cards that you are holding from the off. There is no point playing cards if you don't know what the chances of winnning are!
For the purposes of this guide, we are going to assume you are playing Texas hold'em. 'All in' win percentages are based on going all in pre-flop with 3 callers.
Primary Hands
These are the best starting hands you can be dealt. You should be confident of winning with these hands, even if it requires going all in pre-flop (in some cases people prefer to do this rather than slow play).
Ace-Ace
Odds
<1%
Straight flush
1%
Four of a kind
9%
Full house
2%
Flush
1%
Straight
12%
Three of a kind
40%
Two pair
Current
Single pair
Also known as: Pocket rockets; Bullets; American airlines
All in: 44% Win
King-King
Odds
<1%
Straight flush
1%
Four of a kind
9%
Full house
2%
Flush
1%
Straight
12%
Three of a kind
40%
Two pair
Current
Single pair
Also known as: Cowboys; King Kong; Ace Magnets
All in win: 38%
Queen-Queen
Odds
<1%
Straight flush
1%
Four of a kind
9%
Full house
2%
Flush
1%
Straight
12%
Three of a kind
40%
Two pair
Current
Single pair
Also known as: Ladies; Flower girls; Hilton sisters; 4 Tits
All in win: 33%
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