Poker Aces – the right way to wager them
Posted in Poker on 05/26/2010 03:21 pm by Marley
Poker Aces references two aces dealt pre-flop. It is the strongest attainable pre-flop hand inTexas Holdem Poker. But regardless many players find themselves on the wrong end when given this hand.
When you’re dealt a set of Aces, you just do not fold before theflop. You’re positioned with the best achievable hand at this part of the game. So how do you wager with Poker Aces ? Do you actually go all-in? I’d say definitely no to that.
Keep in mind, you are looking to generate as much money out of this strong position. You want to maximize the opportunity. Going all-in will simply scare most individuals into dropping out and not placing a bet.
If you are in the starting position (first or second to place a wager), you’ll make a single bet. Any person with a good hand will call, hopefully somebody may raise. If someone has made a raise don’t spring to re-raise or call, wait for a short while – make them think you’re considering your options and then call.
After the flop your strategy will be to get rid of anyone that might get a straight or a flush. So I would start to raise boldly, if you’re fortunate you’ll fool 1 player into believing that you’re bluffing.
If you’re in the middle or late seat (one of the last to cast your bet) you’ll observe as everyone calls and then raise. Even with you sitting with a pair of aces, if possible try to abstain from a show-down. Guard your hand by making others to drop out following the flop. If you don’t drive out your opponents you chance squandering your hand.