Poker Aces – how to play them
Poker Aces refers to two aces dealt pre-flop. It is the strongest possible pre-flop hand in Texas Holdem Poker. But despite this many players find themselves on the losing end when dealt this hand.
When you're dealt a pair of Aces, you just don't fold pre-flop. You're sitting with the best possible hand at this stage of the game. So how do you bet with Poker Aces ? Do you simply go all-in? I'd say no to that.
Remember, you're trying to produce as much profit out of this strong position. You want to maximise the opportunity. Going all-in will simply scare most players into folding without placing a bet.
If you're in the early position (first or second to bet), you'll place a single bet. Anyone with a decent hand will call, hopefully someone might raise. If there has been a raise don't jump to re-raise or call, pause for a short while – make them think you're considering your options and then call.
After the flop your strategy will be to eliminate anyone that could get a straight or a flush. So I would begin to raise aggressively, if you're lucky you'll trick one player into believing that you're bluffing.
If you're in the middle or late position (one of the last to bet) you'll watch as everyone calls and then raise. Even though you're sitting with a pair of aces, if possible try to avoid a show-down. Protect your hand by forcing others to fold after the flop. If you don't drive out your opponents you risk losing your hand...
Read more: Poker Aces – how to play them
About the Author
Stanley Majors is an experienced online poker journalist who writes articles on a range of poker topics.
His numerous articles found on Texas Holdem Net ,provide useful and factual poker information and insight.
Reel Thrilling - Play Slots Smart for Maximum Fun
Whether you're a slots newbie or just need an update, we show you how to play smart for your maximum fun . TRY A THREESOME With superb graphics, sound effects and spinning reels, three-reel slots games like Fantastic Seven or Double Magic allow you to experince all the excitement of a real...
Gambling - Learning How To Play Online
Learning How to Gamble Online Most people love to gamble, whether it is at Las Vegas the horse track or online. However, many people who would like to gamble are intimidated to try it because they don't know how to gamble well enough to wager money. If you fit into this category, then you...
Poker Odds - Pot Odds And Hand Odds Explained
To be successful at poker you should, at any time during the play of a hand, be able to calculate the odds of catching your hand to the odds the pot is giving you. Knowing the probability of making a specific hand in poker can be done by calculating hand odds. Figuring out how many outs you...