WEAK ACES

WEAK ACES

Nothing can destroy the euphoria of having an Ace more than matching it with a weak card.  But the love for Ace-rags, like the love for a woman with a sordid past, should not be extended too freely.

But some of us still have an allure for Ace-rags, like we want to show off that we actually got an Ace to play with!  After dozens of hands not worth the cheap felt they’re mucked on, we finally got a good looking card!  But as any smart poker player knows (and even several dumb ones), a good hand is never determined by one card. 

Don’t get me wrong -- Weak Aces do win sometimes.  Yeah, well, so does 10-2.  But the idea of poker is to manage your money.  You increase your chances of doing so by playing percentages.  And if you limp in with Ace-rags, you’re very susceptible to a raise that is more than likely an Ace with a higher kicker or a pocket pair that you only have a limited chance to beat.

With all that said, there are times when you can play Ace-rags (although it’s never downright advisable).  But try to stick to the following guidelines:

·         Only from middle to late position.

·         Only when suited.

·         Not into a raised pot.

Like the problem the drinker faced with a bottle of whiskey right in front of him, avoid the temptation of the attractive Ace.  It’ll leave you high and dry and with a terrible headache the next morning.
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