Dominate [Meaning] - MasterTerms.com

Dominate

A hand that has a higher probability of winning against another.

When a player holds a hand that is significantly stronger than an opponent’s hand, it is said to dominate the opponent’s hand. This usually happens when the dominating hand shares a similar card rank but has a higher kicker, giving it a better chance to win in most scenarios.

Dominate Example

For example, if one player holds Ace-King and another holds Ace-Queen, the Ace-King hand dominates the Ace-Queen because of the higher kicker (the King).