Which of the following is the better hand:

A   B  
       

Hand A is the better hand. Hand A has a straight, whereas hand B only has high card Nine. remember, all five cards have to be consecutive for it to be a straight.

Which of the following is the better hand:

A   B  
       

Hand A is the better hand. Hand A has a Seven high straight flush, whereas hand B has only a Nine high straight.