Two pair

Basic Definition

Two pair is a poker hand consisting of two different ranks, each with a pair of cards.

Specific Situation

• If your hand is 88 and the board is JJ4, you have a two pair of jacks and eights.
• If your hand is 97 and the board is 97K, you have a two pair with nines and sevens.

Important Information

• The strength of two pairs depends on the rank of the higher pair. For example, a two pair of AATT is stronger than a two pair of JJQQ.
• Even if you have two pairs, you must always consider the possibility that your opponent has three of a kind, a straight, or a flush or better.

Examples of Term Usage

"I completed two pair on the flop, but since there are many hands that can complete a draw on the board, I need to bet to protect my hand."