Odds are a fairly serious business. We don't want to lose our sense of humor but we also don't want to lose our shirt.
It's a good idea to go into every battle prepared. And believe me, Poker can be a battle. The following charts will help you in those situations where a gut feeling just isn't going to be enough.
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The Odds Of Being Dealt These Hands Using 5 Cards
The standard poker hands are ranked based on the probability of their being dealt pat in 5 cards from a full 52-card deck. The following table lists the hands in order of increasing frequency, and shows how many ways each hand can be dealt in 3, 5, and 7 cards. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The above charts at best can only serve as a rough guideline. Many factors are to be considered when establishing the "true odds", including the number of players at a table and the game being played. |
The flop is the nexus of the hand; limiting raises preflop goes far towards disguising your hand.
