‘Two pair’ is having two pairs of the same card. You can achieve a pair from the deal or gain a pair from one of the cards on the flop, turn or river (the cards that are shared between players).
A pairĪ pair is simply two of the same card. Should there be no other hands on the table such as a pair the highest ranking card will win. A ‘2’ is the lowest card you can have and an Ace plays as the highest card. High cardĮach card is ranked from low to high depending on their number. Here is a rundown of the poker hand rankings you need to know in order of how strong they are.
One of the most confusing aspects for first time poker players is understanding the hand ranking system – an essential skill should you ever want to understand how each hand will affect how you play.
