What’s this week’s question? Let’s dive straight in… Question: I am looking for a book that has the odds on starting hands, particularly Hold Em, along with strategies. For example I want to know the odds of winning with pocket aces or pocket 2’s. Any book that has that? I know there are probably many but I need a name. 10 points. Thank you Answer: Weighing the Odds in Hold’em Poker  Read More →

A poker question that should definitely interest you all this week Question: Okay so my question is… how many different ways can I get 3 aces in a hand of five cards while the other two are not a pair. I am so confused on how to do his I don’t even know where to start Answer: Well, first of all, the thing about hands is that the cards don’t occur in any particular order. It doesn’t matter whether you draw first... 

A tough poker question this week. Let’s dive straight in Question: I love to play Aces and Faces Video Poker and am looking for online casino sites with it. Answer: I love Aces & Faces Video Poker too! You can play this game for free with no download or registration required here: http://www.pokiewins.com/play-free-online-casino-games/aces-and-faces-video-poker/ The site also lists online casinos that have Aces and Faces video... 

We’ve had a reader question come in on the subject of poker. Let’s take a look: Question: so i was playing full tilt poker, on the play money thing, and i had, 6 of clubs, 7 of hearts, 8 of diamonds, 9 of hearts, and an ace of clubs.. and the other guy won with 2 pair, aces and jacks? what the %^&$? didnt i win….? EDIT: doesnt it count as something? 6 7 8 9 and the ace as a wild,(a 10)? i was playing 5 card draw... 

What’s this week’s poker question? Let’s dive straight in… Question: I have come to the determination that skill is a part of poker, but it seems to me luck plays a bigger part. I had a morning 3 hours session of online poker today where I was playing 1/2 NL cash games, 2 tables at a time. 3 scenarios: 1. I had pocket aces on the button. There was a raise to $6 and two callers after. When it gets to me I raise... 

What’s this week’s question? Let’s dive straight in… Question: i play a lot,and we in no way see as many big hands as they get. i just watched a hand theyre,at the same table there were poker 5s,7,Qs,Ks and Aces…that MUST be rigged!? Answer: You do realize the poker shows are edited, right? A lot of the boring no-action hands wind up on the cutting room floor in order to condense 6-10 hours of play into... 

A tough poker hands question this week. Let’s dive straight in Question: bridge hand is made up of 13 cards. A royal flush (5 highest cards of a single suit) in poker. Answer: There are only 4 different ways to have a royal flush. There are C(52,5) different 5 card hands. 4/C(52,5) = 4/2598960 = 1/649740 = .000001539077  Read More →

What’s this week’s poker hands question? Let’s dive straight in… Question: I have played the game Trivial Persuit ( Genus Edition) and have looked up in the AINSLIE'S COMPLETE HOYLE edition copyright of 1975 and wish to know the correct answer. Answer: The worst possible 5 card hand: A2346 where at least one card is of a different suit than the others. However, in certain games like Razz or Omaha 8, straights... 

We’ve have a reader question come in on the subject of poker hands. Let’s take a look: Question: and your opponents are upping the ante left and right? Especially when these people bluff a good portion of the time?! Answer: Depends on the limit you are playing. If you're playing no-limit, and in late position, you can let them bet into you, and simply call until maybe the turn, then re-raise. If you're playing limit,... 

What’s this week’s poker hands question? Let’s dive straight in… Question: What 2 cards has the best chances against pocket aces Answer: 5-6 suited  Read More →