Since there are strong Straights and weak Straights, the strength of your straight hand determines how you fare against other players.Īs with all other poker hand combinations such as a Straight Flush, a Full House, or 3 of a Kind, it’s the denomination of your cards that matters – not the suits. Remember: A Straight hand is the name given to any 5 card hand featuring sequential cards.
There are two things you instantly notice about a Straight hand:
