A Big Start
Poker players who get good starting cards, such as pocket Aces, faces or Ace King, typically enter the pot with a substantial raise. That’s because it is most likely the best hand pre-flop, and the player wants to get as many poker online players to fold as possible to narrow the field of competition. Good starter poker hands don’t necessarily remain strong after the flop. Pocket Kings shrivel if an Ace materializes. Even pocket Aces get cracked sometimes. When you’ve got a powerful starter poker online hand, it is always better to bet big pre-flop. Slow playing a strong starter hand is a set-up for a suck out by a player who gets lucky. When you’ve got pocket Aces or faces, then bet out at least three times the blind. This will most likely make most of the other players fold. The fewer opponents you go up against, the more likely your big starter hand will hold up after the flop. Any player who does call your big bet is probably holding a pocket pair or strong Ace. Be aware that this player could hit a set during post-flop play. You should most often make a continuation bet after the flop, since it’s more likely the flop missed your opponent’s hand. But if your big bet is called again, recognize that you’re probably up against two pair or a set. If you’re holding pocket faces, and an Ace comes out on the flop, then the strength of your hand diminishes. If you are first to act, put out a continuation bet to gain information. If called or raised, you can assume your opponent has hit the Ace, and your pocket faces are beat.
