In such scenarios the hand is deemed a tie and pot is divided up evenly. While most ties occur between two players, it is possible for three or more players to tie for a single pot. Commonly used alternative words for tie include split  and chop .

In Texas Hold'em poker (the most popular game, currently) suits do not matter. One ace high flush is equivalent to another, the suit is irrelevant. In some forms of poker (7-card stud, for example), the lowest card must open the betting round. In the first round, the lowest up card determines who goes first.