The question that everyone asks is: does two pair beat three of a kind? The answer to this question will vary from person to person. Most people, when they think of pairs, they immediately assume that these are the same pair, but the answer is not always this simple. Some pairs are much different than others. Two pairs can be identical, or they might be three of a kind. If you’re looking for a way to play these cards, then you need to know how to identify which pairs are the same, and which ones are three of a kind.
The easiest way to tell if a pair is the same: or is a three of a kind, is to check the numbers on the front of the card. If the numbers on the front of the card match up to the numbers on the back of the card, then most likely the cards are the same. This is because when the deck is laid out, if all pairs are exactly the same, then the order is changed. Say for example, seven of a kind, and a five of a kind. Now if you replace the seven with five, and the five with seven, both decks will be cut (the seven will have five cards in it, and the five will have seven), and you would have a total of five decks.
The other way to tell is to look at the jokers in the deck: If the joker is placed on the table after the last card is dealt, then the joker is “short” and therefore has no chance of becoming an actual “short” hand. This is because, technically, the joker could have been bought, but since it isn’t part of the regular decks, it cannot be included, in most cases.
Now that we know how to tell whether or not two pairs beat three of a kind: we can begin to see why they are more often played than three of a kind. Two pair games often last longer because of the short hands. Also, often there is a big turn at the end of the first half, when most players fold. This is when you have an opportunity for a two pair. Usually if you are good at multi-playing, you will win regardless of who has the better hand, and the pot odds are usually better for you.
There are times where three of a kind are played that may cause the blinds to become longer: When a player is holding two pairs and a flush, then sometimes the opponents will play three of a kind because there are no pairs left for them to get. Sometimes the players will do this after they have played all pairs and the flushes, making it harder for a player to predict how many pairs they may have. In this situation, the betting will usually be heavier than normal.
Of course, some people still play three of a kind when playing tight, aggressive poker: The reason for this is because they have three cards in their hand and are trying to force the opponent to call, without letting their aces get them a pot. They are using this tactic to beat the opponent and force them to call with a loose hand. However, some players will also play a three of a kind when they have an Ace-King combination.
These players will sometimes use four aces, but will put the King and Ace in the middle of the board, leaving the Ace-Queen and Queen in the flop.
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