Pocket Pairs

Playing the non premium pairs is fairly straightforward. I am looking to make a set (3 of a kind) or better on the flop, if I don't and my pair isn't an overpair to the flop then I will check/fold it.

The odds for making a set or better on the flop are 7.5:1, so the pot odds aren't usually favourable to see the flop, but the power of pocket pairs is their deceptive quality when they make a set on the flop and the odds for future bets make this a winning play.

Example:
You hold 66 in late position and the flop comes
AK6

with two opponents holding
AK
JT

You have a massive advantage over them and you will surely get plenty of action from the player holding AK(only has 4 outs to the A or K making him 5:1 underdog).

Don't slowplay this type of hand, raise and reraise if you get the chance as the other players might think you are trying to steal the pot or are overplaying Ax, Flush Draws »»