Pocket aces is a dream of every player in Texas Holdem. Everybody hopes to get pocket aces and win a big pot. But according to statistics, a player is given pocket aces only once in 220 hands. Of course, it is just statistics, and the luck can reward you with pocket aces more often or leave you without such good cards at all.

Many beginners often make a big mistake when they have pocket aces. As soon as they see their pocket aces they want to be all-in. But such approach is not the best one you can use in Texas Holdem.

It doesn’t matter if you play Texas Holdem online, in casino or somewhere else, your constant goal is to win as much chips as possible. And if you belong to the group of poker players who want to be all-in with AA, KK, QQ and JJ you miss an opportunity to build a big pot and win it! At the same time you should remember that even pocket aces do not guarantee you a win in Texas Holdem.

So, let’s now analyze everything properly. If you have got pocket aces you should raise before the flop. A few of your opponents call. It means that most likely they have got pairs or strong connectors like AK or AQ. You have got pocket aces, so it is very unlikely that somebody has got another ace. Therefore I say that your opponents have got pairs or they are just maniacs with aggressive style. Pocket aces give you confidence and you just have to wait. At the best your opponents call or even re-raise. If you are in a late position you should definitely re-raise. It is a very reasonable decision because you want to minimize the amount of the opponents before the flop. You should eliminate several your opponents. If you cannot do it be ready to loose. If there are many rivals, your chances to win go down because even crappy cards can become strongest after the flop.

Here is the example of a strong play with pocket aces. One Texas Holdem player participated in a tournament. At the one of the latest stages of the tournament he received aces. His first opponent raised and five others called. In such situation a call can lead to a unpleasant consequences. Therefore this guy decided to raise and was all-in. Two of his opponents called. One of them had AK and another one had J10. In several seconds our hero grabbed chips of his opponents.

Now I wish to underline his decision to re-raise. This guy understood that he needs to get rid of several opponents and he did it perfectly. Well done!

If you play Limit Texas Holdem use of pocket aces is more difficult. Basically, you cannot eliminate your opponents by huge bets. Therefore your chance to win with pocket aces is not as high as it is in No-Limit Texas Holdem. Of course, strategy of use of pocket aces is the same: you want your opponents to call and even re-raise. Keep an eye on your opponents. It is extremely difficult to fold pocket aces. But you should have a strong will. You should understand that your opponents can beat pocket aces with many combinations.

Texas Holdem beginners think that they play poker well. But when it comes to use of pocket aces they make mistakes. They are all-in before the flop with pocket aces and this decision doesn’t allow maximizing profits.

So, once again, pocket aces are the great advantage. But you should know how to use this advantage properly. Therefore don’t let game take its course. Do your best to earn as many chips as possible.

Also recommended:

1. Playing high pocket pairs
2. DO NOTS of Texas Holdem tournaments: part 1
3. No-Limit Texas Holdem with blinds $1/$2: which strategy you should use?
4. “Brave call” – the part of Texas Holdem strategy