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A diagram illustrating the concept and strategy of overpair in Texas Hold'em.

Overpair

Poker Strategy / Tutorials, Texas Hold'em Terminology Dictionary

An overpair is a pocket pair that is higher in rank than any of the community cards on the flop. For example, if a player holds AA and the flop comes K-8-3, then AA is an overpair.

While overpairs are generally considered very strong, they can still be threatened by draws, two pairs, three of a kind, or even stronger hands. This article will provide a complete overview of the definition of overpairs, how to identify them, practical strategies, and how professional players correctly utilize overpairs to maximize their potential extra value (EV).

A diagram illustrating the concept and judgment of the second nut in Texas Hold'em.

Second Nuts

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Second Nuts refer to the second strongest hand on the board, after the Nut Hand. While extremely strong, it can still be beaten by a true Nuts hand, so careful range analysis of opponents is crucial in large pots.

This article will provide a complete introduction to the definition, judgment method, common cases, and how professional players can avoid paying out the real nuts with the second nut card.

A diagram illustrating the concept and judgment method of the nut hand in Texas Hold'em.

Nut Hand

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The Nut Hand, or simply Nuts, is the strongest hand any player can form on the current board. Having a Nut Hand means no other hand can beat you (not considering undealt cards).

This article will provide a complete introduction to the definition and judgment methods of Nut Hand, Nut Flush, Nut Straight, Second Nuts, and how professional players use Nut Hand to maximize EV.