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Second Pair

If one of your hole cards pair with the 2nd highest ranking card on the board, you have second pair. Also known as middle pair.

Example

Your Hand
Nine of HeartsKing of Diamonds
The Flop
Three of ClubsNine of SpadesTen of Hearts

The above flop gives you a pair of Nines. As the Nine of Spades is the 2nd highest ranking card on the flop, it also means you have second pair.

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