((exclusive)) — High Card

, a "High Card" is the lowest possible hand a player can hold. Definition

Because High Card hands are so common, the specific ranks of the cards are vitally important. The hand is named after its highest card. For example: HIGH CARD

One of the most common plays in No-Limit Hold’em is the continuation bet. This is a bet made on the flop by the pre-flop raiser, regardless of whether they connected with the board. , a "High Card" is the lowest possible

Playing a High Card hand requires discipline. It is easy to get excited about a flush draw or a straight draw, but playing a High Card requires navigating a minefield of uncertainty. Here are three strategic approaches to handling High Card hands. HIGH CARD