Poker Aces – learning to play them
Posted in Poker on 12/13/2010 11:21 am by Nolan
Poker Aces references two aces being dealt before theflop. It is the strongest attainable pre-flop hand inhold’em Poker. But despite this a large number of competitors end up on the wrong end when dealt this hand.
When you are dealt a pair of Aces, you just do not drop out before theflop. You’re positioned with the best achievable hand at this stage of the round. So how do you gamble with Poker Aces ? Do you actually go all-in? I’d say no to that.
Always remember, you’re trying to produce as much profit from this strong position. You want to maximize the possibility. Going all-in will simply drive most players into folding and not putting a wager.
If you are in the initial position (first or 2nd to actually bet), you will make a single wager. Anyone with decent cards will call, hopefully a player might raise. If someone has made 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.
Following the flop your plan will be to eliminate any player that might be able to build a straight or a flush. So I would start to raise boldly, if you’re lucky you’ll fool 1 player into thinking that you are bluffing.
If you are in the middle or later spot (one of the last to place a bet) you’ll watch as everyone calls and then raise. Even with you sitting with a pair of aces, if you can try to abstain from a show-down. Guard your hand by forcing the other players fold after the flop. If you do not abolish your competition you chance losing your hand.