How to Play Pocket Aces

Anyone who has ever played Texas Hold'em knows that two aces are the best starting hand in the game. At the very worst, pocket aces are 83 percent to win every time. But anyone who has ever played also knows the sting of having their aces cracked. This however can be avoided by taking a few cautious measures to ensure your own well being. Being dealt pocket aces is the easy part. The hard part is getting the most out of your opponents possible, while still giving yourself the best chance to win. Many people play aces as though they've won before the hand is even played out. These people are the most venerable to having their aces cracked. Caution, aggression, and playing smart are the keys to raking in a monster pot with the holy grail of all poker hands.

The first part of playing aces is a huge one, as simple as it is. When you look down at aces, don't give your hand away. It's that simple. Do not act out of the ordinary in any way. If you've been talking to people steadily through the game, don't stop talking when you're dealt a monster hand. The only way this can be perceived is you have a big hand. On the flip side of this aspect, don't do anything extravagant. Don't breathe more heavily, don't blink faster, don't let your eyes dart around the table. Picking up read on people is a huge part of any respectable players game, and all of these actions are part of this aspect. By acting any differently than you have been, you might as well flip your cards face up and play the rest of the hand like that, because it is essentially what you are doing.