Variations of Poker
When playing Poker, there are many different variations that you can play. For example, you can play a game of Three-Card Monte with fewer cards than the standard deck, or Spit-in-the-Ocean with five cards. These variants are described further in this chapter. To play a different variation of Poker, you can set up two separate tables, one for a single game, and the other for a second.
AQ+
When playing poker, AQ+ is often one of the best hands to hold. This is because the hand can be valuable preflop. It is also strong enough to make a bluff and probe on the river. In many situations, opponents are unable to put AQ on a bluff, even if they have a flush draw.
Although AQ is not a strong starting hand, it is a great hand for postflop play and is superior to KJ. It has a slight edge over pocket pairs and can be 3bet easily in multiway pots. However, there are some rules to consider when using AQ in a hand.
In limit play, AQ should raise early in the hand. This raise will be feared by weaker opponents, but it will help you build a pot with a stronger hand than most of them. In no-limit games, however, AQ should limp if the action is tight. Even good players might fear the AQ limp in early position.
Aces can be helpful when making high pairs, but can be harmful if there is no kicker. For example, A3 off-suit is a terrible hand against AKs. Similarly, A-J-8-6-2 is a disadvantageous hand against a set of AKs.
KK+
A player with AA,KK+ in poker should be aware of the different types of play when dealing with these hands. The first type is the most profitable, since it ensures that the player will win money after every deal. The second type is the least profitable, because players will lose money through the blinds. In both cases, it is best to only play with the best hands.
KK+ is an aggressive hand that should be played aggressively before the flop. If you raise with KK, you will lower your effective Stack to Pot Ratio, making it easier to play post-flop. The second type of play involves flatting KK in a deep position.
Aside from being a powerful hand, Pocket Kings are also good at preventing the Villain from realising equity. In a typical situation, a KK+ can prevent the Villain from realising any equity and lead on the flop. However, when you have a weaker hand, you should check your flop bet. Otherwise, it will allow the Villain to catch up and gain value on the following street. With the proper knowledge, Pocket Kings can be a major part of your long-term poker profits.
KK is an excellent hand against Aces. It can block 50% of Ace-King combinations. It has a range of around eight combinations against AK. The only way to fold Kings preflop is if you know for certain that the player has Pocket Aces or a range of KK+. In many cases, though, you won’t be able to see the full range of options.