Poker Aces – learning to wager them

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Poker Aces references two aces being dealt before theflop. It is the strongest attainable pre-flop hand inTexas Holdem Poker. But despite this a good many players find themselves on the losing end when given these cards.

When you’re dealt a pair of Aces, you just don’t fold before theflop. You are sitting with the greatest possible hand at this part of the round. So how do you wager with Poker Aces ? Do you actually go all-in? I would say definitely no to that.

Remember, you’re trying to earn as much money out of this strong position. You will want to maximize the possibility. Going all-in will simply scare most players into folding without putting a wager.

If you are in the starting seat (1st or 2nd to bet), you will place a single bet. Anyone with a good hand will call, with hope someone will raise. If someone has made a raise do not spring to re-raise or call, pause for a small bit – make them think you’re considering your options and then call.

Following the flop your plan will be to eliminate anyone that might get a straight or a flush. So I would start to raise aggressively, if you are fortunate you will fool one player into believing that you are bluffing.

If you are in the middle or later position (one of the last to place a wager) you’ll watch as every player calls and then raise. Even though you’re sitting with a pair of aces, if you can try to avoid a show-down. Defend your hand by forcing others to drop out following the flop. If you do not abolish your competition you risk losing your hand.