straight vs. flush

[nykenny]

why isn't straight ranked higher than flush? imo, in modern Hold'em poker games, straight should beat flush.

thanks

[Zele]

That's a rather bold claim to make with no justification given. Has combinatorics changed since the 5 stud days?

[Nightwish]

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why isn't straight ranked higher than flush? imo, in modern Hold'em poker games, straight should beat flush.

thanks

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This statement ranks right up there with your 30 wins in 30 days quest.

[kenberman]

I think 3 pair should beat 2 pair.

I think both these hands should beat 3 of a kind, b/c variety is the spice of life.

I suspect this might explain your clear anti-flush bias.

[Your Mom]

I agree Kenny. Half the time I wish they would abolish the flush in holdem, but then fish wouldn't be able to say "but it was soooooooted."

[TommyO]

If it seems that people make flushes more than they make straights it's because people tend to play suited cards more than unsuited cards. With two unsuited connectors you'll make a straight twice as often as you'll make a flush. When they are suited, you'll make a flush three times for every straight that comes in. At least that's what my simulations are telling me.

[Bez]

Why should a straight be higher when it's easier to make?

[Elfan]

I'm not sure what you mean by "easy" to make but flushes are less common than straights.

http://mathworld.wolfram.com/Poker.html

[ThePopinjay]

actually, i do see a lot more two card (both pockets used) flushes than i see two card straights. just something to think about

[Ryner]

A flush is better than a straight for the same reason an Ace is better than a King: Some guy just figured it should be that way.