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Definition: A Full House is a poker hand made up of three cards of one rank and two cards of another rank.

A Full House ranks third in the standard poker hand rankings . It is beaten only by a Straight Flush and Four of a Kind.

The strongest possible Full House is Aces full of Kings:

A♥ A♠ A♦ K♥ K♣

When comparing Full House hands, the rank of the three matching cards is always the most important factor. For example, Aces full of Kings beats Aces full of Jacks and Kings full of Aces.

Here are a few more examples of Full House hands:

J♠ J♥ J♦ A♣ A♥

K♥ K♠ K♦ Q♣ Q♦

Q♠ Q♦ Q♥ 7♣ 7♥

Important: Suits are irrelevant when ranking Full House hands. The three-of-a-kind is evaluated first, followed by the paired cards.

How Does a Full House Hand Rank?

Mini-summary: Full House hands are ranked by the value of the three matching cards first, then by the paired cards if needed.

In a standard 52-card deck, there are 3,744 possible Full House combinations and 156 distinct Full House ranks.

Full Houses are commonly described using phrases such as “aces full” (aces over) or “jacks full” (jacks over), based on the rank of the three matching cards.

For example, the hand K♥ K♠ K♣ 5♣ 5♥ ranks higher than Q♥ Q♠ Q♣ A♣ A♥, even though the second hand contains a higher paired kicker.

How a Full House Compares to Other Poker Hands

Mini-summary: A Full House is a very strong hand but is beaten by the two highest-ranked hands in poker.

A Full House is the third-highest-ranking hand in poker. Only a Straight Flush and Four of a Kind rank above it.

The next strongest hand below a Full House is a Flush .

The strongest Flush is an ace-high flush. As with all Flushes, suits are equal and hand strength is determined by rank.

Full House – Poker Hand Ranking FAQs

What is a Full House in poker?

A Full House is a poker hand made up of three cards of one rank and two cards of another rank, such as 7-7-7-3-3.

How rare is a Full House in poker?

A Full House is a relatively rare and strong hand. The probability of being dealt a Full House in a typical poker game is approximately 1 in 693.

What beats a Full House in poker?

A Full House is beaten only by a Straight Flush (including a Royal Flush) and Four of a Kind.

Can a Full House be tied?

Yes. If two players make Full Houses with the same three-of-a-kind and the same pair, the pot is split. If the three-of-a-kind is the same but the pairs differ, the hand with the higher pair wins.

How does a Full House compare to other poker hands?

A Full House is the fourth-highest-ranking hand in poker. It ranks below a Straight Flush and Four of a Kind, and above a Flush.

Is a Full House the same in all poker variants?

Yes. In most poker variants, including Texas Hold’em, Omaha, and Seven Card Stud, a Full House has the same ranking and value.

Can you get a Full House in Omaha Poker?

Yes. A Full House can be made in Omaha Poker, but players must use exactly two hole cards and three community cards to form the hand.

What are the odds of getting a Full House on the flop in Texas Hold’em?

If you are holding a pocket pair, the odds of flopping a Full House in Texas Hold’em are approximately 1 in 102 (0.98%).

Can a Full House lose in a showdown?

Yes. A Full House can lose to a Straight Flush, Four of a Ki

Summary: A Full House is a powerful poker hand, ranked above a Flush but beaten by Four of a Kind and Straight Flush hands.

Full House Probabilities in Texas Hold’em and Omaha

Summary: Full House odds are identical pre-flop in both variants, but Omaha offers higher post-flop probabilities due to four hole cards and increased combination potential.

Stage	Texas Hold’em	Pot Limit Omaha	Condition
Pre-flop	0.14%	0.14%	Based on five cards randomly drawn from a full 52-card deck
By the Flop	0.09%	0.65%	When holding Three of a Kind
By the Turn	12.77%	13.33%	From a set on the flop
By the River	19.57%	20.45%	From a set on the turn

Takeaway: Once a set is made, completing a Full House by the river is relatively common, especially in Omaha.

Full House Odds – Quick Answers

What are the odds of making a Full House by the river?

After flopping a set, the probability of completing a Full House by the river is approximately 19%–20%, depending on the poker variant.

Is a Full House more likely in Omaha than in Hold’em?

Yes. Omaha offers slightly higher Full House probabilities after the flop due to four hole cards and more possible combinations.

Visit our Full House Poker Odds article for a full breakdown.

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