How does AH 4D beat KC JH when the board is ...

[killflex]

I was watching TV and I saw the following

Player 1: AH 4D

beating

Player 2: KC JH

The board is ...

KD AC JD 5H 5D

I was wondering how does Player 1 beat Player 2?

[LeafsFan1122]

I was watching TV and I saw the following

Player 1: AH 4D

beating

Player 2: KC JH

The board is ...

KD AC JD 5H 5D

I was wondering how does Player 1 beat Player 2?

Player 1 has 2 pair, Aces and 5's. Player 2 has 2 pair, Kings and Jacks. The 5 on river saved player one.

[killflex]

Isn't the board a community set of cards though. I don't see how the pair 5 on the board only helps player 1 and not player 2

[LeafsFan1122]

Isn't the board a community set of cards though. I don't see how the pair 5 on the board only helps player 1 and not player 2

Player 2 can't have 3 pairs. His hand remains with his two best pairs, Kings and Jacks, but Player 1 however lucks out and ends his hand with Aces and 5's.

[killflex]

ah so each player gets an opportunity to use the best five and only five cards. I understand now thanks.

[LeafsFan1122]

Yep, you got it. No problem. If you have any more questions, just post 'em and someone will glady be there to answer them. 8)

[john957432]

its a real bummer when that happens when you have 2 pair as well.