Even though getting dealt 23 is more probable than AA (16 possible combinations of 23 compared to only 6 combinations of AA, or 1.2% vs 0.45% respectively), rather, it's the role reversal of the worst hand in heads-up, two-card poker. One variation of 2-card guts, ranks 23 (of any suits) as the highest ranking hand, trumping AA (pocket aces). Two Card Poker rankings apply Pairs are ranked over high cards however there are no 'straights' or 'flushes' in two card guts (or two card poker).
In 'Two-Card Guts', each player is dealt down, two hole-cards, at the beginning of a new deal.
