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What Is Broadway in Poker?

A ten-to-ace straight or the high cards ten through ace as a group.

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What it means

Context determines whether the speaker means the made straight or broadway cards.

AT THE TABLE

A practical example

10-J-Q-K-A makes Broadway.

Where you will hear it

Texas Hold’em, Omaha where applicable. The exact usage can vary with rules and context.

Related concepts

Nut Flush DrawA flush draw that would make the highest possible flush if completed.Explore ↗WheelAn ace-to-five straight.Explore ↗Combo DrawA hand with multiple simultaneous ways to improve, often straight and flush draws.Explore ↗Runner-RunnerA hand that improves through both the turn and river cards.Explore ↗Backdoor DrawA draw requiring two favorable future cards to complete.Explore ↗

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Published 2026-10-15 · Updated 2026-10-15 · Flawless Poker Cosmic Codex