Two Pair

'Two Pair' in poker refers to a hand that contains two different pairs of cards, along with a fifth unpaired card.

What is Two Pair in Poker?

In poker, 'Two Pair' is a hand that contains two different pairs of cards, along with a fifth unpaired card, which is known as the 'kicker'. The rank of the Two Pair hand is determined first by the rank of its highest pair, then by the rank of its lower pair, and finally by the rank of its kicker.

Understanding Two Pair

Two Pair is a common hand in poker. It ranks above a pair and below three of a kind in the poker hand rankings. If two players both have Two Pair, the player with the highest pair wins. If they have the same highest pair, then the second pair is compared. If both pairs are the same, the kicker determines the winner.

Two Pair in Poker

A Two Pair can be a strong hand, but it's not unbeatable. It's important to consider the potential for your opponents to have higher ranking hands, such as Three of a Kind or a Straight.

Example of "Two Pair"

For instance, a player might have a Two Pair hand with two Queens, two Sevens, and a Jack as the kicker.

• "He won the pot with a Two Pair, Queens and Sevens."
• "Despite having Two Pair, she lost to a Straight."
• "His Two Pair was beat by a higher Two Pair."

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