A kicker in poker is a side card that helps break ties when two or more players have the same main hand strength. It’s the next highest card that hasn’t been paired or matched—but can still influence who wins the pot.
For example, if two players both have top pair (like an Ace), the player with the higher kicker (the next card in their hand) will win.
Example:
Kickers only matter when the main hand is tied. If the five-card hand includes all kickers (like in a flush or straight), they don’t apply.
Kickers are the quiet tiebreakers in poker. They don’t always show off—but they often decide who rakes the pot.
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