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You make A-2-3-4-5, the lowest straight, often called a wheel. The ace counts as a one here. The other player has a pair of kings, and any straight beats one pair.
Your best five: Straight
Their best five: One pair
Comparison uses standard PokerStars hand-ranking rules.
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What decides this hand
An ace can be the top of a straight (10-J-Q-K-A) or the bottom (A-2-3-4-5). It cannot wrap around, so Q-K-A-2-3 is not a straight.
A different hand, a different lesson
Two straights: the higher top card winsThe top card decides.Straight ties: the ace doesn't playYour ace can take a seat.Two flushes: compare card by cardTwo flushes. One winner.
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