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Written by Ace Riley
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Friday, 09 May 2008
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 Hand selection is a key element for success in online poker If you’re not equipped with good starting hand requirements, you are giving your opponents an edge. There are some basic basic poker strategy ideas associated with online Texas hold’em starting hands that you should know. Play online poker now at UltimateBet.com with new tournaments starting every 5 minutes.
Premium Hands/Near Premium Hands in Online Texas Hold’em - As you learn how to play poker online, you will realize that the very best Texas hold’em hands are the hands with the highest cards and include AA, KK, QQ, AK suited, AK and AQ suited. The near premium hands that you will be entering many pots with include JJ, AQ, KQ suited and AJ suited.
Other Strong Hands in Online Texas Hold’em - Other hands of some strength that you will often play, but may get you into trouble include KQ unsuited, AJ unsuited, TT, 99, AT suited and JT suited or unsuited.
Other Playable Hands in Online Texas Hold’em - Any hands that contain two cards in the “Broadway zone” (ten or above), any pair and suited connectors (hands that are close together and of the same suit) may be playable, especially from late position.
More Hand Strength Considerations in Online Texas Hold’em - The earlier in the hand you are to act, the more stringent your hand requirements will be, since you risk getting raised pre-flop and act with the least information post-flop if you are playing from early position. As your position gets better, you can expand your hand range. It can be of value to mix in a non-premium hand occasionally to make you less readable to your opponents. This is more important in no-limit hold’em where deception is a much larger part of the game.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 09 May 2008 )
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