In poker, a kicker is important when two or more players have the same hand strength. For example, if two players have a pair of kings, the kicker will be the next highest card in their hand, which can determine the winner if their pair is the same. The kicker is used in various hand combinations like pairs, two-pairs, or even high-card situations.
Kicker in Poker Example
Example: If Player A has K♠ K♥ 10♣ 7♦ 4♠ and Player B has K♦ K♣ 9♥ 8♠ 2♦, Player A wins because their kicker (10♣) is higher than Player B’s kicker (9♥).