Here is an explanation of Poker combinations used in most Video Poker Games. In Video Poker card values in increasing order are: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, J, Q, K, A
Jacks or Better
A pair of Jacks or cards of higher value. The cards have to be of equal value, e.g. Q, Q.
Tens or Better
Same as Jacks or Better, but the cards have to be at least Ten in value.
Kings or Better
Same as Jacks or Better, but the cards have to be at least King in value.
Two Pair
Two separate pairs of equal value cards, e.g. 10, 10, K, K
Three of a Kind
Three cards of the same value, e.g. 8, 8, 8.
Three of a Kind
Three cards of the same value, e.g. 8, 8, 8.
Straight
Five cards consecutive in value, but not in the same suit, e.g. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. If the cards are in the same suit as well, it is a Straight Flush (see below).
Flush
Any five cards in the same suit, but not consecutive in value, e.g. 4 of Diamonds, 8 of Diamonds, 9 of Diamonds, J of Diamonds, K of Diamonds.
Full House
A combination of a Three of a Kind and a pair, e.g. 8, 8, 8, J, J.
Four of a Kind
Four cards equal in value, e.g. 5, 5, 5, 5.
Four 2’s Through 10’s
Same as Four of a Kind, but the cards have to be 10 or lower in value.
Four Jacks, Queens or Kings
Same as Four of a Kind, but the cards have to be J or higher in value, but no higher than K.
Four Aces
A Four of a Kind consisting of Aces.
4 Deuces
A Four of a Kind consisting of 2’s.
Straight Flush
Five cards consecutive in value and in the same suit, e.g. 5 of Clubs, 6 of Clubs, 7 of Clubs, 8 of Clubs, 9 of Clubs.
Five of a Kind
Five cards of the same value. Since there are only four suits, this combination can only occur in games with a wild card, such as Deuces Wild and Joker Poker.
Royal Flush
Ace, King, Queen, Jack and 10 all in the same suit.
Wild Royal Flush / Joker Royal Flush
Same as Royal Flush, with one or more cards substituted by a wild card.
Natural Royal Flush
Same as Royal Flush, with no wild cards.