Poker rules explained

How do I break a poker tie when the board makes a full house?

Direct answer

Compare each player's best five-card hand. If the same board five cards are best for everyone, the pot is split among live players.

How to use this answer

This answer is based on the mathematical principle or published rule identified in the source below. If the question involves a live betting market, confirm its settlement definition before applying it to a specific bet.

Tournament rules are a useful reference, but a home game or cash game can have different house rules. Make the chip amounts, action sequence and card visibility clear before deciding a disputed hand.

Reference: pokerstars.com · published rules or source ↗

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PokerStars hand comparison rules — Equal best five-card hands split the pot; playing the board can yield an exact tie