I heard 72 off is considered the worst hand in Texas Holdem, is this true? If so, why? Well, for me, it should be 92 off and not 72 as with the former you’re up for nothing while with the latter you could still actually make a straight. Any thoughts?

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Hanz
Hanz,

7-2 is considered the most inferior hand because it has the least chances of making a straight and top pair over any other starting hand. If you pair your nine, you might still win the pot. A pair of nines is much stronger than sevens. You actually cannot make a straight with either hand unless you catch four running cards, and by that point, your straight usually isn’t any good.

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