Poker Aces – the right way to bet them
Posted in Poker on 02/06/2013 06:21 pm by Christopher
Poker Aces refers to two aces dealt before theflop. It is the strongest possible pre-flop hand inTexas Holdem Poker. But regardless a great many players end up on the wrong end when given these cards.
When you are given a set of Aces, you just don’t fold before theflop. You are sitting with the greatest achievable hand at this part of the game. So how do you bet with Poker Aces ? Do you basically go all-in? I’d say definitely no to that.
Keep in mind, you’re trying to produce as much profit from this strong position. You need to maximize the opportunity. Going all-in will simply scare most players into folding without laying a wager.
If you’re in the starting position (first or 2nd to actually bet), you will make a single wager. Anyone with a good hand will call, with luck a person may raise. If someone has made a raise do not spring to re-raise or call, wait for a short while – make them think you’re considering your options and then call.
Following the flop your tactic will be to eliminate anyone that could get a straight or a flush. So I would start to raise boldly, if you are lucky you’ll trick one player into thinking that you’re faking it.
If you’re in the center or late seat (one of the last to cast a bet) you will observe as everyone calls and then raise. Even with you holding 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 do not get rid of your competition you chance losing your hand.