Poker Hand Rankings and Nicknames

Despite wearing a poker face and looking like they're always having a bad day at the poker tables, poker players aren't as dead serious as they seem. In fact they cheekily even give their poker hands trendy pop culture nicknames.

Here are some of 'em nicknames:

American Airlines- is a pair of Aces, pretty strong poker hands by any yardstick.
Blackjack poker hands - are those with an Ace and a Jack-in Blackjack a Jack and an Ace ad d up to a winning 21.
Three Wise Men - poker hands with 3 Kings
Ladies or Jailhouse Rock - are poker hands with 2 Queens, and
Royal Couple - is a King and Queen pair

Now, the key to winning in poker is knowing the Hand Rankings. In fact, you should memorize them by heart. You should know the difference between a Royal Flash, Straight Flush, and a Flush; which of them ranks higher that can win you the pot.

For complete Poker Hand Rankings from the highest to the lowest, click this link:

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