The Difference Between Aces And Kings In Texas Holdem Poker
In hold ’em, you hear a lot of talk about aces and kings being the ultimate hands. That’s true, but don’t be too quick to put them in the same category, as many players do. A pair of aces before the flop logically belongs in a category all to itself.
Here’s how often each hand wins against nine opponents holding random hands when everyone stays to the river…
A-A = 31% (21 percentage points higher than a fair share)
K-K = 26% (16 percentage points higher than a fair share)
What really makes the difference is that, when you consider actual betting strategy, A-A is much more likely to gain extra bets and to stay out of trouble. For this reason, in the hands of a professional, A-A can be almost twice as profitable as K-K overall in a full-handed game. That’s something to keep in mind.
Mike Caro
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