Pedigree
Pedigree is a nickname for king-nine, K-9, of any suits. It is a weak, speculative hand.
The simple explanation
King-nine is a hand that looks good but often loses to better kings. It is usually played only from late position or when suited.
A closer look
King-nine is a typical hand that makes second-best pairs. A king with a nine kicker is dominated by ace-king, king-queen and king-jack. It has some value as a suited hand. The nickname is one of many in the language of poker.
A practical example
You are dealt K♥ 9♦ and say, 'Pedigree.'
Full explanation
Pedigree is a nickname for king-nine, K-9, of any suits. It is a weak, speculative hand.
Pedigree is king-nine.
It is a weak hand.
It is dominated by better kings.
It is played mostly from late position.
Pedigree
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)99 of diamonds (9d) · 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 nine. Players call this hand Pedigree.
- Player A BTN / SB KKing of hearts (Kh)99 of diamonds (9d) · 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.