recently we have had quite a few poker nights for corporate entertainment in London, Leeds, York, and Sheffield. One question I keep getting asked is about the chances of any single hand winning in a pre flop situation. In Texas Holdem, what are the win % of starting hands? below is a table – e.g. […]
Even more than Texas Holdem, If you want to win at Omaha you MUST be discerning about which hands you start. Your opponents will have a large pair and drawing potential so If you do not, your on the back foot straight away, and will need some extra luck to win. Here are the top ten starting hands and […]
Specifically, position is where you are in relation to the Dealer button. In this regard there are three areas of position: early, middle and late position. Early Position At a full game with ten players, being in early position means that you are one of the first players to act when the action starts. The […]
Omaha Hi – Lo is a very misunderstood game. There are a few basic principles that people miss out on and it is actually a very skilled game of poker. A few golden rules will help you on your way. I will presume you know the basics. Your Aim is always to ‘scoop’ the pot. That is […]
1. 2-7 7-2 off suit is considered the worst hand in Texas Hold’em. They are the lowest two cards you can have that cannot make a straight (there’s 4 cards between 2 and 7). Even if they are suited, they will make you a very low flush, and if either pairs, it’s an awfully low […]
Play only premium starting hands: in a regular game you should see no more than 20-25% of the flops. Table selection: beware of tight/aggressive tables (low profit, high volatility) and avoid strong players overall as they will “read you and take your money”. Look for loose games where at least 30% see the flop on […]
You would you be surprised if your pocket aces lost when 9 other people were against you? Would you prefer another hand, like a suited connector, in that situation? Why is it that K7s is not a very good hand but something like 87s is? If you have already played holdem for sometime then these answers […]
