Does the kicker count in two pairs? - General Poker.
In Omaha high poker game rules two pairs are not the same “gutshot” ticket as it usually happens in holdem. Two bottom pairs are not worth even ink to write about them. It is a bad hand and even if you improve it, there is a fair way to get stuck in the same trap as during the flop.

In Texas Hold'em poker, there are some cases where a particular card, often called kicker, acts as a tiebreaker between players to determine who wins the pot, or if the pot has to be shared. For some combinations such as three or four of a kind, there is no doubt: the kicker is the 5th card of the chosen combination, and determines the winner.

When playing Texas Hold’em it’s technically possible to have three pairs, but since a poker hand only consists of 5 cards only the 2 highest pairs are in play. For example, if you hold Q-J and the board reads Q-J-6-A-A you only have two pair: Aces and Queens.

Many newer Texas Holdem players don't realize the importance of knowing how to play two pair or seeing two pair in the flop texture. This is crucial knowledge, however, because two flopped pair may not be nearly as good as you think it is at first, and you'll have to bind this understanding into your fold strategy to prevent catastrophic losses.

Full House Suited connectors Two suited cards flop a four flush (flush draw) Connected cards, 10 or better Any pair One or more Aces Two suited cards Non-pairs will pair at least one card Non-pairs will pair both hold cards A pair will flop a set A pair will flop four of a kind Two suited cards will flop a flush Two suited cards will make a flush by the river.

How to Play Texas Hold’em. Texas Hold’em is the most popular variant of poker. It is played between 2 and 9 players at a table. In order to win, one must either have the best hand at showdown or bet and get everyone else to fold. Two Card Each. Everyone is dealt 2 cards face down.

This is a discussion on Does the kicker count in two pairs? within the online poker forums, in the General Poker section; For as long as I remember I thought of course there is a kicker but I had.