What’s this week’s poker hands question? Let’s dive straight in… Question: When Playing Texas Hold Em Poker, if a Hand is Tied, How Many Kickers Do You Use to Break the Tie? Answer: Say the board is A55K4 with no flushes possible. You have K6 and your opponent has KJ. Make the best possible five card hand you can. You have KK55A. He has KK55A. It's a split pot.  Read More →

A tough poker hands question this week. Let’s dive straight in Question: I played yesterday, and when it came to lay down the cards on the table, one of us said he had 3 of a kind when actually he had a full house (for some reason, he didn't see the 2 of a kind in the flop, dah!) - what counts? the fact he said he has 3 of a kind of the full house? Answer: That's why in Casinos there are posted house rules. Whether a hand... 

We’ve have a reader question come in on the subject of poker hands. Let’s take a look: Question: Why Can’t You Always Have the Option to Fold a Hand in Poker? Answer: it has something to do with ettique , its all done in turn . Lets say the guy in front of you is worried about the 2nd behind you as far as losing the hand so he will most likely check to see and he sees the 2nd guy behind you folding out of turn and he... 

What’s this week’s question? Let’s dive straight in… Question: Case in point, I had on one or more occasion THREE KINGS (to be exact twelve times!), in my own belief to be the winning hand. I NEVER WON NOT ONE HAND, while other players win with no problem! Why me? Answer: it happens, that's poker  Read More →

This week’s question is as follows: Question: Where can I learn the formula that shows you how to calculate the percentages of who has the better hand. When you watch poker on t.v.-how do they know which hand has the higher percentage of winning? Answer: There is no exact formula. The computer (in mili/nano seconds) plays out every possible situation. If one player has 2D/4D and the other has 9S/9C the computer will determine... 

We’ve have a reader question come in on the subject of poker hands. Let’s take a look: Question: Is There an Easy Mnemonic to Memorise the Priority Order of Hands in Hold ‘em Poker? Answer: You might be able to find one, but the best way to learn is just by playing. Keep a cheat sheet next to you and check it often until you no longer need it. There's no shame in doing that and it's perfectly legal.  Read More →