Poker Questions & Answers

When choosing starting hands to play which ones should you choose?

Only those that have a sure probability. Check out Starting Hands for more information

 

Which hands loose in the long run?

Below average, average and slightly above average.

 

Why should you raise with your better hands?

Not to limit your field but to improve your overall probability

 

On which betting rounds do %%%top pair%%% hands make lots of money?

On early betting rounds, pre flop and the flop

 

If you got two suited whole cards, how often will three more cards of your suit appear by the river ?

Under 6% of the time

 

What is slow playing?

Playing a strong hand weekly, checking or calling instead of betting or raising to deceive opponents.

 

What hands will calling stations call on the river with?

Any pair or even ace high

 

What do they mean when they say they drew a blank card?

It means that the card is not of any value to a players hand

 

If someone is drawing dead what does this mean?

It means that no matter what cards are drawn you can not improve your hand as your opponent has a better hand . For example if you are drawing to make a flush but your opponent already has a full house then you are drawing dead

 

What are monster hands and how do you play them pre flop?

AA and KK are the monsters and you should almost always raise and re raise , no matter what the action is.

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