Definition
A flush is a 5-card hand where all five cards share the same suit.
Flush
Five cards of the same suit.
Key points
- Nut flushes dominate lower flushes (reverse implied odds).
- Paired boards reduce flush value due to full house threats.
- Flush draws often have strong equity and semi-bluff potential.
Common misconceptions
Myth
Any flush is the nuts.
Reality
Higher flushes exist; suit rank matters.
Myth
Flush draws are always calls.
Reality
Price and clean outs matter.