How to Play Aces in Texas Hold’em

If you think starting a round with 7-2 or 8-3, or maybe mediocre starting hands such as 9-7, is the worst thing that can happen in poker, wait till you spend hours playing poker online and see for yourself just how dangerous Aces can be. Despite the fact that Aces are the best cards to have, they are also the most dangerous ones. A lot of poker players, especially the new ones, lost most or all of their poker bankroll just because they are relying too much on their Aces.

If you start a round with Pocket Rockets, or a pocket pair of Aces, the best course of action is to eliminate as many opponents as possible before seeing the flop. Even with pocket pair of Aces in hand, you can still be defeated with Two Pairs of 2s and 3s. When you play against fewer opponents, you stand better chances of winning the round using your starting hand.

When you have rather mid-level starting hand such as A-7 or even A-6, make sure you pay close attention to the relative strength of your hand compared to your opponents’ before making your move. You may get lucky every now and then, but relying on luck can cost you a lot of money.

Fold if you really have to, and don’t hesitate when you do. As mentioned earlier, even a pocket pair of Aces can be defeated with Two Pairs of 2s and 3s. Fold wisely and avoid unnecessary losses in the process.