If you’re like most of the poker world then you spend a lot of time playing Texas Hold’em. And like most of the poker world, you probably light up when you have pocket aces in a Hold’em game. However, pocket aces don’t play as big of a part in other poker variations. So it is definitely worth taking a look at how having two pocket aces plays in other poker games.
Texas Hold’em
Pocket aces are the best possible cards you can have in Hold’em since they give you the highest pre-flop hand. In almost every scenario, you should try to jam the pot with as much money possible before the flop with pocket aces.
Seven Card Stud
Since a lot of hands can be won in Seven Card Stud with a high pair or two pair, having pocket aces is once again very beneficial. A pair of aces already gives you one great pair, and you could easily hit another pair when the rest of your upcards are dealt.
Omaha
Since Omaha gives players four hole cards before the flop, pocket aces lose their value somewhat in this game. That’s because the four hole cards give people a better shot at hitting huge hands like flushes and straights. Even still, there are plenty of Omaha hands that are won on trips, and having 3 aces gives you the best set available. Pocket aces are valuable in Omaha Hi-Lo too since they can be used in combination with the other two hole cards to scoop the pot.
Razz
If you think pocket aces lose value in Omaha, then you should see them in Razz. That’s because aces don’t help much when you’re trying to build the worst possible hand. About the only move you have with pocket aces in Razz is the always risky naked bluff.
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