Hole card

Basic Definition

Hole cards refer to the two private cards dealt to each player in poker, particularly in Texas Hold'em. These cards are not revealed to others and can only be seen by the player, and they are used to form the final hand.

Specific Situation

• If you receive as your hole cards, this is a very strong starting hand.
• When the opponent bets and your hole cards are a weak combination like , it is common to consider folding.

Important Information

• The strength of hole cards greatly influences a player's actions, such as betting, calling, or folding. The combination of rank and suit matching is particularly important.
• The outcome of the game isn't determined solely by the hole cards; the value of your hand can change depending on the combination with the community cards shared after the flop.

Examples of Term Usage

"I chose to open-raise because my hole cards were ."