Mon, 08/22/2011 – 06:34 – PokerPages Staff

If you’re a beginner poker player then it is well worth being aware of the best Hold’ em poker hands. The following poker information will lay out the top ten you can start with.

Ace-Ace

Known as American Airlines, bullets and pocket rockets, this is by far the best hand you can have. In betting it will win more than any other.

King-King

For Texas Hold’em bets this is the second best hand and is nicknamed ‘cowboys’.

Queen-Queen

Another strong hand, this is alternatively coined ‘ladies’. It can only be beaten by the two hands above.

Ace-King

Although this is the best of the drawing hands, you really want to end up with a pair of aces or kings with the flop.

Jack-Jack

This hand wins bets about a fifth of the time. However, you should be cautious if the flop reveals an ace, king or queen.

Ace-Queen

As the second best drawing hand this will also win bets about a fifth of the time.

Ace-Jack

With this drawing hand suited it is the better option however it’s still possible to win with unsuited.

King-Jack

This is a good hand in later betting but, if you face a big raise, it’s better to fold. Chances of winning drop if unsuited compared to suited.

Ace-Ten

It’s possible to make a straight (if you’re very lucky). Don’t play too strong, however, as you may end up being out-kicked.

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Fri, 08/05/2011 – 23:12 – PokerPages Staff

Many people talk about poker bluffing but not many people can do it well, especially as a beginner poker player. Everybody bluffs in their own way but here are a number of general poker rules to help you out.

Only a few opponents: in this situation the chance that someone has a good hand are reduced. Therefore, you can bluff that you do and hope the others fold.

Tight opponents: such players only stay in if their hand is good. Therefore, you could make out that you have a good hand to make resist betting. However, if one of them calls you then they’re probably able to beat you.

Missed draws: if you’ve noticed that a drawing hand has been overlooked once you’re reached the river then you should consider bluffing. This is especially the case if you’re holding a small pair or an ace in the hole.

On the button: if you’re seated in this position (the last one betting) and all the other players have checked then you can presume that many will fold. If your only other players are the small and big blinds then you can try and steal them. However, players may call if they realize you’re doing this.

Flop shows a pair: if this happens and you’re in the late position with no further bets then you could bluff that you’ve made a set. This is known as ‘adopting the orphans’.

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