A flush in poker is a hand consisting of five cards all of the same suit, but not in numerical sequence. For example, having K♣ 10♣ 7♣ 6♣ 4♣ is a flush (a "king-high flush") because all cards are clubs, but they are not in consecutive order
Key Points About a Flush:
- It ranks above a straight but below a full house in poker hand rankings
- The suits themselves do not affect the ranking; what matters is the highest card in the flush. For example, an Ace-high flush beats a King-high flush regardless of suit
- The highest possible flush is the Ace-high flush, sometimes called the "nut flush," which is unbeatable by any other flush
- If two players have flushes, the winner is determined by comparing the highest cards in their flushes one by one until a difference is found
- A flush is distinct from a straight flush, which is five consecutive cards all of the same suit and ranks higher than a regular flush
Example of a Flush:
- A♥ J♥ 7♥ 5♥ 2♥ (Ace-high flush in hearts)
- K♠ 10♠ 9♠ 7♠ 4♠ (King-high flush in spades)
Summary:
A flush is a strong poker hand made up of five cards of the same suit but not in sequence. It is a common and important hand in many poker variants, especially Texas Hold'em, and understanding its ranking and strategy implications is crucial for successful play
