Kicker

A leftover card that breaks a tie between two hands of the same type.

WinsK♣K♦A♥7♠4♦LosesK♥K♠Q♦J♣9♠

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Example

K♣ K♦ A♥ 7♠ 4♦ beats K♥ K♠ Q♦ J♣ 9♠: same pair, and the Ace kicker beats the Queen.

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