Dominate

Basic Definition

In poker, "dominate" refers to a situation where one hand has an overwhelming advantage over another. This term is especially used when hands contain the same rank but differ in the strength of the kicker (the second card).

Specific Situation

• With my hand being and the opponent's hand being , my winning probability is only about 25%, and I'm in a dominated position.
• When considering individual hands, is a stronger hand than , but has a higher win rate against . In this way, when two hands contain cards of the same rank and there is a difference in the rank of the other card, a significant difference in win rate occurs, leading to domination.

Important Information

• Be cautious with hands that have a weak kicker, as they are likely to be dominated. If your hand is dominated, you might not be able to fold after making a pair, which could lead to a significant loss of chips.

Examples of Term Usage

"I was dealt pre-flop and went all-in, but got called by a dominating ."