What are the chances of winning in Texas Hold’em?

There are only four aces in the deck and six different ways to receive two of them. That is, six of the 1,326 possible starting hands, or one in 221. As a general rule, you will receive close to 100 hands per hour when you play a poker game with 6 people in Bodog.

Being able to make combinations like this and manage expectations is the goal of a player who wants to win in Texas Hold'em. For example, there are 16 different ways to receive Ace-King, so you can expect to see the Big Slick approximately once every 83 hands. Of these 16 Ace-King combinations, only four will be of the same suit, so the odds of receiving it (or any other combination of the same suit) are approximately 1 in 331.

Tips for playing Texas Hold'em

The best way to win in Texas Hold'em is to play aggressively. When you bet or raise, you are giving your opponents a chance to fold and thus guarantee you the pot without too much competition. When you check or leave, your opponents stay in the race for the pot, but just as they might have a chance to win, you can also have a very good hand.

When you have a good hand, the best idea is to bet and wait for your opponents to leave or raise the bet with cards that are not as good as yours.

It is also important to disguise the strength of your cards from time to time. A good strategy can be doing the same action regardless of whether your hand is strong or weak.

If you increase your bet with strong and weak hands, it will be more difficult for your opponents to decipher if you have a real advantage or not. Do this when you are in a good position, so that you have the means to respond to the actions of your opponents. At the moment, if you don't feel totally safe, be selective and decide correctly when to bluff.