What is Flush in poker?

A flush is a five-card poker hand where all five cards are of the same suit, such as five hearts or five spades. Unlike a straight, the cards do not need to be in sequential order. A flush ranks higher than a straight but lower than a full house in the standard poker hand hierarchy. When multiple players hold a flush, the player with the highest-ranked card in their flush wins. Recognizing potential flush draws and understanding their equity against other hands is a fundamental aspect of successful poker strategy, particularly on suited boards.

With two spades in your hand and three spades on the board, you have completed a flush, a strong hand against most opponents.

Flush (Flush) belongs to the Hands side of the game and shows up in almost every hand of Texas Hold'em. If you are just starting out, read the poker rules and the hand rankings first, then come back here. To practise risk-free you can play against our AI right on the site. Ready for a real table? See how to join the club.