What is the worst hand in poker?

No worries, I reckon he's got 2-3
No worries, I reckon he's got 2-3

Everyone knows that the worst hand in poker 2-7 off-suit, don’t they? We all know what it’s like when the pressure’s on to protect the big blind and the dealer hands you the dreaded ‘hammer’. But in fact, it’s an urban myth. Turns out that, statistically, 2-3 is worst of all. And in fact, as this article correctly attests, no matter what hand you’re holding, the worst one of all is the one you can’t put down even though you know you’re beat. Read more.