What Is LJ and HJ in Poker?

LJ is your pocket pair (two cards of the same rank). HJ is your pocket pair plus a high card. When you have a pocket pair, it means that you have two cards of the same rank, such as two 7s. In poker, when you have a pocket pair, it’s considered one of the strongest hands and is usually the best bet.

In some cases, if you have a pocket pair and the other player has a straight or a flush, you might choose to fold because you don’t want to risk getting beat. If the other player has a high card (a Jack or better), then you might choose to call because there’s still a chance that you can make something good happen.

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