Ace in the Hole

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A lot of players get a bit excited when an ace turns up as one of their hole cards. Everybody likes to see one, but a single ace is not as powerful as it may seem. If you are playing at a table with nine other players, the probability of you holding an ace and no other player holds one is about 25 percent. This is not a high figure and you need to think of your other card the kicker. If it is low and it comes to a showdown you will lose to a higher kicker. Do not play aces with a low kicker.
 
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I agree also.
Same when you have a king
 
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I agree, but.... if it is suited or same conectors it might be great
 
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Some crazy players must think that A and any kicker is a winner no matter. I've seen it so many times all I can think is WTF are those players thinking when they call all the way with only A high. Then I bet they wonder why they lost the hand. Can anyone help me understand this because I can't believe anyone is that mental to put their whole stack on the table without even a pair. But believe me, I'm not complaining because those players help build someones stack.
 
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A2

All As companions are not the same. first is the color if they are suited they may be very productive and also the A2 that gives you the option of a straight to 5. :as4: :2c4: :3s4: :4d4: :5h4:
 
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I allways fold a hand holding A and a low card when playing a table with 9 players. Love playing very tight. For me it works just fine. I'm have more succes playing tight.
 
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Even AA does not means that you win because it is just a couple. It is a matter of judgement
 
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this only becomes valuable with position for blind steals with no one entering the pot and/or push fold charts when low BB in tourneys
 
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I push Ax when short if I steal blinds
 
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