One of the reasons why players lose often at poker is due to the inability to plan ahead. A lack of a tested and trusted strategy results in a poor play that leads to loss. Inability to plan causes players to make pie choices that all lead to a quick loss of liquidity hence reducing their time and chances at the table.

In poker, the "Top Five Cards" rule refers to the standard hand-ranking system used to determine the winner in a showdown. Each player uses their best five cards out of the seven available (two hole cards and five community cards) to make the highest-ranking hand.