Poker Hands Best and Worse Starting Hands in Texas Holdem
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Poker Hands: Best and Worst Starting Hands in Texas Hold’em
Introduction
In Texas Hold’em, knowing when to hold and when to fold is crucial. As a new player, understanding which starting hands to keep and which to let go can make all the difference in your poker game. Here’s a guide to the best and worst starting hands in Texas Hold’em.
Best Starting Hands
If you’re lucky enough to get one of these hands, you're off to a great start:
1. Pair of Aces (Pocket Rockets/American Airlines): The best possible starting hand.
2. Pair of Kings: A strong hand, only bested by Aces.
3. Pair of Queens: Only vulnerable to Kings and Aces.
4. Ace and King: Even better if suited, increasing your chance for a nut flush.
5. Pair of Jacks: Strong unless the flop has a Queen, King, or Ace.
6. Ace and Queen: A suited hand improves your chances further.
7. King and Queen: Beware of an Ace on the table; suited is preferred.
8. Ace and Jack: Worth holding, even if unsuited.
9. King and Jack: A solid hand, though caution is advised if unsuited.
10. Ace and Ten: A good hand, but be vigilant, as it can be outmatched.
Worst Starting Hands
These hands are best avoided in traditional Texas Hold’em:
1. 2 and 7: Unsuited, it can’t form a straight, and a flush is unlikely. Fold immediately.
2. 2 and 8: Similar to 2 and 7, a weak pair at best.
3. 3 and 7: Slightly better, but still not worth playing.
4. 3 and 8: Struggles to form even a low straight.
5. 2 and 6: Requires a precise community card setup to make a straight; too risky.
6. 2 and 9: Although slightly better thanks to the 9, it’s still weak.
7. 3 and 9: Higher than 8 but still low in the pecking order.
8. 4 and 9: Truly not worth the risk?"time to fold.
9. 2 and 10: Despite Doyle Brunson’s legendary wins, it typically doesn’t perform well.
10. 5 and 9 (Dolly Parton): Unlikely to get you far at the table.
Conclusion
Understanding which hands to play in Texas Hold’em is key to protecting your chips and maximizing your winning potential. Memorize these lists, and you’ll be better equipped to make smart decisions at the table. Remember, knowing when to fold is just as important as knowing when to hold!
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