Starting hand ranks
In poker, it is vital that you know the odds on the cards that you are holding from the off. There is no point playing cards if you don't know what the chances of winnning are!
For the purposes of this guide, we are going to assume you are playing Texas hold'em. 'All in' win percentages are based on going all in pre-flop with 3 callers.
Secondary Hands
These are good hands to hit, and the chances of someone holding better pre-flop are marginal. You should consider a good raise or re-raise pre-flop. If everyone folds, so be it. If you get callers, you need a favourable flop to stay as confident. If over cards, pairs, flush or straight draws come out, then you need to think about your play. You can either try and protect your cards with a big raise, or, if challenged, fold.
Jack-Jack
Odds
<1%
Straight flush
1%
Four of a kind
9%
Full house
2%
Flush
2%
Straight
12%
Three of a kind
40%
Two pair
Current
Single pair
Also known as: Fish hooks; Jay birds
All in win: 29%
Ace-King Suited
Odds
<1%
Straight flush
<1%
Four of a kind
2%
Full house
7%
Flush
3%
Straight
4%
Three of a kind
22%
Two pair
44%
Single pair
Also known as: Big slick; Anna Kournikova*
*'Looks great but never wins' - Vince Van Patton
All in win: 29%
10-10
Odds
<1%
Straight flush
1%
Four of a kind
9%
Full house
2%
Flush
2%
Straight
12%
Three of a kind
40%
Two pair
Current
Single pair
Also known as: Dimes; Tension
All in win: 26%
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