Poker Aces – discover how to play them
Posted in Poker on 09/14/2010 02:21 pm by Valerie
Poker Aces references two aces dealt before theflop. It is the best possible pre-flop hand inTexas Holdem Poker. But despite this a good many players end up on the wrong end when given these cards.
When you are given a pair of Aces, you just don’t drop out pre-flop. You’re sitting with the greatest achievable hand at this stage of the round. So how do you bet with Poker Aces ? Do you basically go all-in? I would say absolutely no to that.
Bear in mind, you’re trying to earn as much money from this strong position. You want to maximize the possibility. Going all-in will simply scare most gamblers into dropping out and not laying a bet.
If you are in the initial position (1st or 2nd to bet), you’ll make a single bet. Anyone with good cards will call, hopefully a person may raise. If there has been a raise do not hop to re-raise or call, wait for a small bit – make them think you’re considering your options and then call.
Following the flop your plan will be to get rid of anyone that could get a straight or a flush. So I would start to raise aggressively, if you are lucky you’ll trick 1 player into believing that you’re bluffing.
If you’re in the center or later seat (near the last to cast your bet) you will watch as everyone calls and then raise. Even with you sitting with a pair of aces, if possible try to abstain from a show-down. Protect your hand by forcing others to drop out following the flop. If you don’t get rid of your competitors you risk squandering your hand.