Poker Glossary
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Two Pair

Two pair is having two different pairs in your five-card hand.

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Two pair is having two different pairs in your five-card hand.

Explanation. For instance, holding 7‑7 on a board reading K‑K‑7 gives two pair: Kings and sevens. It ranks above one pair, below three of a kind. Two pair plays strongly in many postflop scenarios. Recognizing it helps in value betting and sizing against draw-heavy boards.

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