By Stanley Majors
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.
Here are a few things to remember
of when betting on poker aces:
Firstly, you have the early advantage
over every other player – use it to maximise your profit...
Read more: Poker
Aces – how to play them
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.
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