N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-23.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:69F-23.3 - Colorado hold 'em poker rankings; cards; poker hands

(a) The rank of the cards used in Colorado hold 'em poker, for the determination of winning hands, in order of highest to lowest rank, shall be: ace, king, queen, jack, 10, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, and two. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an ace may be combined with a two, three, four, and five to complete a "straight" or a "straight flush." All suits shall be considered equal in rank.

(b) The permissible five card hands at the game of Colorado hold 'em poker, in order of highest to lowest rank, shall be:

1. "Royal flush" is a hand consisting of an ace, king, queen, jack, and 10 of the same suit;

2. "Straight flush" is a hand consisting of five cards of the same suit in consecutive ranking;

3. "Four-of-a-kind" is a hand consisting of four cards of the same rank;

4. "Full house" is a hand consisting of a "three-of-a-kind" and a "pair;"

5. "Flush" is a hand consisting of five cards of the same suit;

6. "Straight" is a hand consisting of five cards of consecutive rank, not all of the same suit;

7. "Three-of-a-kind" is a hand consisting of three cards of the same rank;

8. "Two pairs" is a hand consisting of two "pairs;" and

9. "Pair" is a hand consisting of two cards of the same rank.

(c) The three-card hands which are recognized as instant winners at the game of Colorado hold 'em poker shall be:

1. "Three-card straight flush" is a hand consisting of three cards of the same suit in consecutive ranking; and

2. "Three-of-a-kind" is a hand consisting of three cards of the same rank.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:69F-23.3