Lollipop Hand
Lollipop hand is a nickname for ace-queen, A-Q.
The simple explanation
Ace-queen is a strong hand that makes top pair with a good kicker. It is dominated by ace-king.
A closer look
Ace-queen is a good raising hand, but it is risky when an ace comes and an opponent has ace-king. It is stronger when suited. The nickname is a mnemonic.
A practical example
You are dealt A♥ Q♦ and say, 'Lollipop.'
Full explanation
Lollipop hand is a nickname for ace-queen, A-Q.
Lollipop hand is ace-queen.
It is a strong hand.
It is dominated by ace-king.
It is stronger when suited.
Lollipop hand
No-limit Hold’em · Blinds 1/2 chips · No rake
The blinds are 1 and 2 chips. Heads-up, the dealer (D) also posts the small blind.
Read the example transcript
Player A has the button (BTN) and posts the 1-chip small blind (SB). Player B posts the 2-chip big blind (BB).
- Preflop · Pot: 3 chips
The blinds are 1 and 2 chips. Heads-up, the dealer (D) also posts the small blind.
- Player A BTN / SB AAce of hearts (Ah)QQueen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 199 · In this round 1
- Player B BB 1010 of diamonds (Td)33 of clubs (3c) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
- Preflop · Pot: 8 chips
Player A raises to 6 with ace and queen. Players call this hand Lollipop hand.
- Player A BTN / SB AAce of hearts (Ah)QQueen of diamonds (Qd) · Stack 194 · In this round 6
- Player B BB 1010 of diamonds (Td)33 of clubs (3c) · Stack 198 · In this round 2
Cards are shown for learning; totals are displayed before pot collection.