Poker Strategy

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Poker Aces refers to two aces dealt pre-flop. It is the best possible before theflop hand inhold’em Poker. But despite this a great many players find themselves on the losing end when given this hand.

When you’re dealt a pair of Aces, you just don’t fold pre-flop. You’re sitting with the best achievable hand at this stage of the game. So how do you bet with Poker Aces ? Do you actually go all-in? I’d say no to that.

Remember, you are trying to earn as much profit out of this strong position. You want to maximise the possibility. Going all-in will merely scare most gamblers into folding and not putting a bet.

If you are in the starting position (first or 2nd to cast a bet), you will place a single wager. Anybody with decent cards will call, hopefully a player will raise. If there has been a raise do not jump to re-raise or call, pause for a small bit – make them think you’re considering your options and then call.

Following the flop your strategy will be to eliminate anybody that could get a straight or a flush. So I would start to raise boldly, if you’re fortunate you’ll trick one player into thinking that you’re tricking.

If you’re in the middle or late seat (near the last to cast a bet) you’ll watch as every player calls and then raise. Even though you are sitting with a pair of aces, if possible try to abstain from a show-down. Guard your hand by forcing others to drop out following the flop. If you don’t abolish your competition you chance squandering your hand.