Deck
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Deck
There are 52 cards in a deck, divided into four suits of 13 ranks each.
Suits
| Suit | Color | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| Spades | ♠️ | Black |
| Clubs | ♣️ | Black |
| Hearts | ♥️ | Red |
| Diamonds | ♦️ | Red |
All suits are of equal value i.e. no suit is higher than any other suit.
Ranks
The ranks are as follows, from highest to lowest:
Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2
Hand
A hand is a combination of cards.
The number of cards in a hand depends on the game being played.
In Texas hold ’em, a starting hand consists of two hole cards, which belong solely to the player and remain hidden from the other players. Five community cards are also dealt into play.