

To simplify my question, I will take three examples I think it's better to start with examples before getting to the general answer if one exists. without mentioning subtleties about combinations at all. I have tried to search for official tournament rules, but most of them only explain what happens with bad behaviors, bad deals, incorrect or confusing betting, showing cards when you shouldn't, acting when it's not your turn, etc. I also asked the question to some used online poker players and they also gave me contradicting answers. But much fewer say something about colors, straights and full houses, and I found many contradicting answers. Most of poker websites explaining the rules clearly mention the role of the kicker applying to three of a kind and double pairs. But because Bob has a king and Alice only a 10, he wins. In that case, both have a three of a kind. In Texas Hold'em poker, there are some cases where a particular card, often called kicker, acts as a tiebreaker between players to determine who wins the pot, or if the pot has to be shared.įor some combinations such as three or four of a kind, there is no doubt: the kicker is the 5th card of the chosen combination, and determines the winner.
