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digdugisagreatgame · Icarian Member

[Note: The puzzle discussed in this thread is The Poker Game]

Perhaps I am missing something, but the choice of a royal flush is not a tie. In poker, a tie is broken by the suit, in reverse order. So choosing a straight flush comprised of Spades is an outright win.

[This message has been edited by Sofis (edited 02-10-2002 08:50 AM).]

Chuck · Daedalian Member

Suits aren't ranked in poker and aren't used to break ties.

I suppose there might be local variations, though, and house rules in some games that allow this.