{"id":383795,"date":"2024-09-02T15:02:33","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T15:02:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?post_type=definition&p=383795"},"modified":"2025-02-20T15:03:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T15:03:51","slug":"straight-poker","status":"publish","type":"definition","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/straight-poker","title":{"rendered":"What is a Straight in Poker – Straight Poker Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

A straight can be a strong hand, but without knowing exactly what one is, you might miss the chance to win big.<\/p>\n

To make matters even more complicated, there are different straight poker hands that are better than others, as well as hands that are even stronger than a straight.<\/p>\n

So, let’s take a minute to look at what is a straight in poker and how to use it.<\/p>\n

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  1. \n
    \n What is a Straight?<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
  2. \n
    \n Where Does a Straight Rank in Poker?<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
  3. \n
    \n Difference between a Straight and a Straight Flush<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
  4. \n
    \n What Beats a Straight in Poker?<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
  5. \n
    \n Pros and Cons of a Straight<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
  6. \n
    \n How to Use a Straight in Poker<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
  7. \n
    \n What is a Straight in Poker: Verdict<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
  8. \n
    \n FAQs<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ol>\n
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