There are ten hands which can be played in most poker games. A standard deck of cards comprises of 52 cards split into 4 suits (Hearts, Diamonds, Spades and Clubs), with each suit having 13 consecutive cards from 2 to 10 plus jack, queen, king and Ace.

In home games, having two distinctive decks of cards is advisable, as this helps to maintain a consistency to the game. The spare deck should be shuffled and cut during the play so that is it ready for use. If the deck has become marked or soiled then the deck should be changed. This will prevent cards being identified during the game.

The ten poker hands are listed in order of play from highest to lowest:

Royal flush

This hand is when Ace, King, Queen, Jack and Ten are all of the same suit. There are only four possible royal flushes that can be played.

Highest hand:     All suits are ranked equally.

Straight flush

This hand is made up of any five consecutive cards that are of the same suit, such as 7,8,9,10 and Jack, or 2,3,4,5 and 6.

Highest hand:     The higher card determines the winner.

Four of a kind

This is self-explanatory, and consists of four of the same. The fifth card can be any other, as it is not relevant. Examples of this are 9999, or KKKK etc.

Highest hand:     The higher hand determines the winner.

Full house

This is a combination or three of a kind and a pair. The cards variations can be as diverse as highest and lowest paring. Examples of this can be A,A,A,2,2 or 5,5,5,3,3.

Highest hand:     The higher of the three set determines the winner, e.g. K,K,K,2,2 beats Q,Q,Q,J,J.

Flush

This is a hand made up of any 5 cards of the same suit, that are not consecutive cards. An example would be any 5 cards from Spades, or any 5 from hearts.

Highest hand: The higher card determines the winner, e.g. A,J,9,7,3 beats A,J,8,6,5.

Straight

This is a hand that is made up of any 5 consecutive cards that are not of the same suit.

Highest hand:     The higher hand determines the winner.

Three of a kind

This is self-explanatory, and consists of three of the same. The fourth and fifth cards can be any others, as they are not relevant. Examples of this are 999, or KKK etc.

Highest hand:     The higher hand determines the winner.

Two pair

This is a hand that is made up of two pairs of two cards. The fifth card can be any other, and is only relevant if two players have the same two pair. Examples of this are 2,2,3,3,9 or J,J,5,5,K etc.

Highest hand:     The higher of the pair set determines the winner, e.g. A,A,2,2,3 beats K,K,Q,Q,J.

One pair

This is a hand that is made up of one pair of two cards. The third, fourth and fifth cards can be any other, and are only relevant if two players have the same pair. Examples of this are 2,2,3,6,9 or J,J,4,5,K etc.

Highest hand:     The higher of the pair determines the winner, e.g. A,A,2,5,3 beats K,K,9,Q,J.

High card

This hand is made up of 5 cards that are out of suit and not consecutive.

Highest hand:     The higher card determines the winner, e.g. Ace is the higher card unless specified at the start of the game by the dealer. 

Online Payment methods

	Possibly not the most popular of all of the online payment methods that are available of the online player, but certainly one of the most accessible. The ePassport payment processor allows its clients to make purchases or deposit money anywhere . A large number of the sites use ePassport as an online payment solution, as it allows instant deposit functions once the sign-up account has been done. The ePassport limits the daily transfer amount to $300 with the standard account. This is a good safeguard system for any players that are still in the start-up stages of Poker, until their levels of competence and expertise have been honed.
Fees	This service range between 2% - 5% of the deposit amount
For	Ranked as a top deposit option Deposit or withdraw can be made anywhere
Against	System can be slower than other options Fees are among the highest
	As the name suggests, the pre-paid card is exactly that. The cards are re-loadable and can be used as many times as needed within a year. The idea of the cards started as give-a-ways by companies to entice players to a portal, but the cards versatility has proven to be popular by poker players who have been known to buy pseudo charge cards with varying amounts from $10 - $250 on each card.
Fees	These vary from card companies, but the rates are comparable to that of other payment options
For	Ranked as a top deposit option There is no limit on the amount of cards bought Unlimited re-used over the period of a year No limit on how many cards can be purchased
Against	Can only be used for the amount deposited ____________________
	Most Poker sites will accept most of the major cards, but this may be limited by the card companies. A convenient method of depositing money online, which comes straight out of your personal bank account. Withdrawing winnings is not the easiest when using either a credit or debit card, and most players recommend that the winning payments are made via cheque from the Poker site. Two of the biggest credit card companies are used by Poker sites with some measure of success. Both Visa and MasterCard offer a service and are widely accepted.
Fees	Standard Credit/Debit card rates
For	Accepted by most sites Three choices of card (Standard, Gold and Platinum each with individual benefits) Convenient way to deposit cash
Against	Can be rejected by the site for unexplainable reasons Withdrawing winnings can be problematic  ____________________
	Moneybookers is an electronic wallet which can be used internationally in most countries. This payment solution can be maintained in your own currency, but exchange rates may fluctuate from country to country. As with many online payment solutions, Moneybookers act as a payment broker between online sites and your personal bank account / credit/debit cards.
Fees	Standard online payment rates
For	Accepted by most sites Site offers secure banking Account can be debited by various options (CreditC /DebitC and transfer) Account can be managed in own currency
Against	Minimum purchase amounts of $10 Transfers can take 2-3 days depending on deposit method ____________________
	A free site where an online account can be opened and deposited by Credit card /Debit card and bank transfer. The Neteller account offers an easy and secure online signup and transfer solution which transfers money in seconds. The security side of the site boasts an SSL (secure socket layer) and 128-bit encryption key and the highest browser encryption currently available.
Fees	3.9% fee for Credit card deposits.
For	Accepted by most sites Very secure banking Account can be debited by various options (Credit /Debit card and transfer) 24/7 Customer support service
Against	Minimum purchase amounts of $10 Transfers can take 2-3 days depending on deposit method Not available in the USA ____________________
	This allows you to make a transfer in the local currency direct from your bank. With the use of unique one time reference codes, this system is integrated into most online poker sites, but transfer time could be long.
Fees	Standard transaction fees
For	Payment ease
Against	Slow deposit time up to 4 working days Unique one time reference codes needed Fluctuating exchange rate fees

The object of the game is to win money or chips from the other players that are taking part in the game, all be it online or offline. Money or chips staked in the centre of the table (or pot) is claimed by the player with the winning hand. To determine the winner of a game, there are two methods used.

• If a player makes a bet that is unmatched buy any other participating player, then the game can be won without having to reveal the winning hand. Not revealing your winning hand in this instance, is a good way to disguise your style of play without revealing too much information to opponents. 
• If two or more players match bets to conclude a game, then the cards are placed on the table and the winner is the player with the highest hand.

Poker is a gambling game that consists of more than one player. All poker hands must consist of five cards only. Depending on the type of poker played, the five cards can be chosen from other cards made available to them during play.

Building the many poker variations together is what determines the ranking of poker hands. Using a standard 52-card deck, it is possible that over 2.5 million (2,598,960) different five-card combinations are possible. These rankings are based on the likelihood of being dealt any particular hand, with the most valuable (Royal flush) being regarded as the least likely to be dealt. Two other key rules of poker are that aces can count as either highest or lowest card in any suit during play (determined at that start of play by the dealer), and that all four suits are equal in value.
 

Other than the universal hierarchical ranking of the poker hands, there are no official rules of play set for any of the variations of poker played. Only in organised tournament play are there rules set down by the organising build, but these may change from tournament to tournament.

Gambling awareness
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Please always play to within your limits and be Gambling aware.

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Protection of Minors

Although many precautions are undertaken to ensure all players are over 18, we recommend responsible parenting to prevent minors participating in under age gambling which could lead to development of gambling dependency. We recommend the use of filtering software to prevent minors gaining access to all gaming sites. Most platforms offer a link to a registered filtering company, but if there is none offered, then please contact us for more information.

Real Money Games

This is the first step into real playing with real cash. First you need to set-up an online account with any of the Poker platforms that GirlClubPoke offers, which will serve as your bankroll when placing bets. With this online account you can easily withdraw winnings or re-credit your account. Real money accounts accept credit card payments and various other online payment schemes.
Real money playing is the ultimate test to your new aquirred and honed Poker skills. As in any game played online or at a casino, your cash account is added to or deducted from when winning or losing. Each platform will have an automated money tracker which shows you how much you have, bet and win or lose.

Rake
When you sit at a real money Poker Game, a rake is paid by the winner(s) of the pot. The amount of the rake is based on two elements: game stakes and how many players were dealt cards for that hand. Each rake is well documented and set out by each Poker platform.

Deposits
Funding your Poker account is quick and easy and set out in easy to follow steps on each site. With first deposit, sign-up bonuses are also credited to your account, but, before withdrawing your winnings please read the TC at each site.

Withdrawals
Or cashing out, are processed quickly and efficiently within the appropriate time frame according to the cash out process.