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, 08/12/2011 – 13:03 – PokerPages Staff

Learning poker is a daunting process. Luckily, there is loads of poker information that will provide you with top tips to guide you as a beginner poker player.

Consider Your Strategy
When betting it’s important to be patient: be prepared to fold early and only play if you have a good hand. You should also play aggressively by raising when you have a good hand. Also, try to figure out your opponent to guess what they might have.

Pick Out Your Opponent
Beware of tight aggressive players as a beginner poker player. They’ll happily relieve you of your bankroll. Fast and loose players tend to win big and lose big, sometimes paying off huge bets.

Figure Your Opponent Out
If you are playing online poker then you will not have the advantage of reading your opponent’s physical gestures and facial expressions. Online, bet timing and betting patterns offer similar information. Hesitation can possibly mean weakness whereas rapid fire betting can mean strength, depending on the opponent.  

Avoid Over-Confidence
It is easy to bet more with your emotions rather than your head when you start to win big. Always proceed with caution and consider your bets carefully.

Always Keep a Low Profile
Don’t be tempted to tell anyone in a poker chat room how well or not well you’re doing. Don’t ever be tempted to give out personal information, especially where you live and what you’ve won.

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