At 20Bet, poker is played against the bank on slot machines. The aim is to obtain the highest possible card combination. Poker ranks among the most popular casino games. But it is not easy. So you need to know how to play it in order to win. Do not only put your hopes on luck. There are different strategies that can make your visit to the casino table a win. But also know the rules and know how to bluff. Remember you play against other people at the table. So psychology also can also come in handy. So read the rules and tips we collected for you in the following. There are different hands that can make you win. But also be aware that sometimes you just are not as lucky. So losing is part of this journey. But the more experience you have the more you will be able to enjoy if you are prepared correctly. 

The rules of the game

Poker is played with a 52-card rummy deck consisting of spades, hearts, diamonds, and clubs. Each suit has 13 different cards in ascending order of value from 2 to ace.

Each card counts for its printed value. The royal flush is the highest possible hand. Please note: In poker, the suits have no ranking order. This means that an ace of clubs is not ranked higher than an ace of spades. Both suits have the same value.

Poker hands in order of rank

1. Royal Flush

The highest and strongest hand in poker is the royal flush. A royal flush consists of a straight in one suit (spades, hearts, diamonds, or clubs), i.e., five consecutive cards starting with 10 and ending with the ace.

2. Straight Flush

The second strongest poker hand is the Straight Flush. A Straight Flush consists of a straight in one suit (clubs, spades, hearts, or diamonds), i.e., five consecutive cards.

3. Four of a Kind

The third strongest poker hand consists of four cards of the same rank, for example four kings, and is called four of a kind or poker.

4. Full House

The fourth strongest poker hand is the full house. A full house consists of a pair and three of a kind.

5. Flush

A flush ranks higher than a straight. A flush requires five cards of the same suit (clubs, spades, hearts, or diamonds).

6. Straight

A straight is called a “straight” in poker jargon. A straight is formed from five consecutive cards. The ace is a special card in straights. It can complete a straight as both the lowest and highest card: either as A-2-3-4-5 or as 10-J-Q-K-A.

7. Three of a kind

Three of a kind consists of three cards of the same rank.

8. Two pairs

If a player has two cards of the same value, they have two pairs.

9. Pair

A pair consists of two cards of the same value (e.g., ace, queen, or 10).

10. High card

If a player has not even made a pair, their highest card counts (“high card”). The best high card is an ace