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Four of a Kind

A four-of-a-kind is a poker hand containing 4 cards of the same rank and a fifth unmatched card. Also known as quads.

A four-of-a-kind ranks higher than a full house but below a straight flush.

Ranking Four-of-a-Kind Hands

When comparing four-of-a-kinds, the hand with the highest ranking 4-card set wins. If both hands have the same ranking four-of-a-kinds (possible in games with community cards), then the kickers are compared to determine the winner.

Example #1

Example #2 (Community/Wild Card Games)

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