Poker term
Broadway
The ace-high straight, A-K-Q-J-10, and by extension any of the five cards from ten to ace ('broadway cards'). Hands like K-Q and Q-J are called 'broadway hands'.
Frequently asked questions
What is Broadway in poker?
The straight ten-jack-queen-king-ace — the highest possible straight, and unbeatable by another straight. All in the same suit it becomes a royal flush.
What are broadway cards?
The ranks ten through ace. Describing a flop as 'all broadway' means every card is a face card or a ten, which matters because those boards favour the player whose range contains more big cards.
Is Broadway the same as a royal flush?
No — Broadway is the straight; the royal flush is the same five ranks all in one suit. The names are often muddled in casual conversation.