PLAYABLE STARTING HANDS

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4m, A-3m, A-2m

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K-2m

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Any high card with another unsuited high card

have the potential of achieving a high pair or straight.

idea to only play the combination of unsuited cards if their value totals to 21

or more.)

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Low card accompanied by any other low card of matching suit

only potential these cards have is the may achieve a possible flush or

straight, because they are connected by suit.

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You should fold if you have

any starting hand that is not found in the above list.

It is important that you realize when playing Texas Hold’em you will end up folding

prior to the flop most of the time. This is because you will likely experience frequent,

terrible starting hands on a regular basis such as 2–7 or 3-8. Don’t let this discourage

you. You need patience when it comes to playing Hold’em, so don’t expect to win

every game you paly or you’ll only end up losing all of your chips. Keep in mind that

although a strong starting hand is a good sign, and increases your chances of nabbing

the pot, always be prepared to fold if your hand fails to improve, because more than

likely another player already has the better cards.