Pennsylvania Code
Title 58 - RECREATION
Part VII - GAMING CONTROL BOARD
Subpart K - Table games
Chapter 674a - CRISS-CROSS POKER
Section 674a.6 - Criss-Cross Poker rankings

Universal Citation: 58 PA Code ยง 674a.6

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) The rank of the cards used in Criss-Cross Poker shall be: ace, king, queen, jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3 and 2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an ace may be used to complete a straight flush or a straight formed with a 2, 3, 4 and 5 but may not be combined with any other sequence of cards (for example, queen, king, ace, 2 and 3). All suits shall be equal in rank.

(b) The permissible Poker hands in the game of Criss-Cross Poker, in order of highest to lowest rank, shall be:

(1) A royal flush, which is a hand consisting of an ace, king, queen, jack and 10 of the same suit.

(2) A straight flush, which is a hand consisting of five cards of the same suit in consecutive ranking, other than a royal flush.

(3) A four-of-a-kind, which is a hand consisting of four cards of the same rank.

(4) A full house, which is a hand consisting of a three-of-a-kind and a pair.

(5) A flush, which is a hand consisting of five cards of the same suit, not in consecutive order.

(6) A straight, which is a hand consisting of five cards of consecutive rank of different suits.

(7) A three-of-a-kind, which is a hand consisting of three cards of the same rank.

(8) Two pairs, which is a hand consisting of two pairs.

(9) A pair, which is a hand consisting of two cards of the same rank.

This section cited in 58 Pa. Code § 674a.11 (relating to procedures for completion of each round of play).

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Pennsylvania may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.