A 2 and a 7 of different suits is a terrible hand to begin a poker round with. 2 and 7 can't coexist in a straight, and differing suits make it harder to build a flush. The odds of getting a two-pair (two 2s and two 7s) is roughly 25%, and if you do, you'd still lose half the time at a table of six players. Best to fold. Read more