Finishes: Colors & Stains

To make a flush in poker you have to have five cards of the same SUIT. That means five spades, hearts, clubs or diamonds.

It is always the best five cards that make a five card poker hand that determines the winner loser or split. Holdem is played with seven cards, and the two cards that are not part of the best five card hand count for absolutely nothing in determining if a pot is won lost or split.