Kojack
Kojack is a nickname for king-jack, K-J, of any suits. It is the same as Kojak.
The simple explanation
King-jack is a decent hand but not strong. It makes top pairs but is dominated by ace-king, king-queen and ace-jack.
A closer look
The name comes from the TV detective Kojak. It is a medium hand that should be played with caution from early positions. It is better suited and in late position.
A practical example
You are dealt K♥ J♦ and say, 'Kojack.'
Full explanation
Kojack is a nickname for king-jack, K-J, of any suits. It is the same as Kojak.
Kojack is king-jack.
It is the same as Kojak.
It is dominated by better hands.
Play it in late position.
Alternative spelling: Kojak
Kojak
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 KKing of hearts (Kh)JJack of diamonds (Jd) · 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 king and jack. Players call this hand Kojak.
- Player A BTN / SB KKing of hearts (Kh)JJack of diamonds (Jd) · 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.