How is this hand made?
A straight is 5 consecutive cards. Lowest: A-2-3-4-5 (the "Wheel"). Highest: 10-J-Q-K-A ("Broadway"). The Ace can be low or high but not "wrap around" (Q-K-A-2-3 is not a legal straight).
Straight — Straight
A Straight is 5 consecutive cards by rank, in any mix of suits. A solid, medium-strong hand that beats three of a kind, two pair and a pair — but loses to a flush.
- Rank 6 of 10
- Example: 9♠ 8♥ 7♦ 6♣ 5♠
- Probability: 1 in 254
- Frequency: 0.3925% of all hands
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Rank
#6
Probability
1 in 254
Frequency
0.3925%
Odds
254:1
Example
9♠ 8♥ 7♦ 6♣ 5♠
Strategy — how to play it
Beware the "sucker straight" — a low straight that can be beaten by a higher straight on the same board. Watch for flush threats on the board — if 3 cards of the same suit are showing, your straight is at risk. Value bet carefully.
What beats what?
Hands that beat Straight:
- Royal Flush
- Straight Flush
- Four of a Kind
- Full House
- Flush
Hands beaten by Straight:
- Three of a Kind
- Two Pair
- Pair
- High Card
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can a straight start with an Ace?
Yes, in two cases: A-2-3-4-5 (the Wheel — lowest straight) or 10-J-Q-K-A (Broadway — highest straight). The Ace cannot wrap (K-A-2 is not legal).
How do you rank two straights?
The highest card in the straight decides. 7-8-9-10-J beats 5-6-7-8-9. Two identical straights split the pot.
Which is better — a straight or a flush?
A flush is stronger. Ranking order: flush > straight > three of a kind. A flush is statistically rarer.