AA vs QQ – odds and probability for the poker hands AA vs QQ

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 | Poker Articles, Poker Rules | 2 Comments

AA vs QQ Yesterday we covered the ins and outs of what happens, and how often, pocket aces will run into a pair of kings. Now we will give the same treatment to the next pair down the list, pocket queens, ladies, Siegfried and Roy, whatever your preference for naming the third best hand in Texas Hold'em. Odds and probability of AA vs QQ happening Like in the aces versus kings scenario, the odds of being dealt aces or queens and having an AA vs QQ encounter are exactly the same. You will Read more [...]

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AA vs KK – odds and probability for the poker hands AA vs KK

Monday, January 17th, 2011 | Poker Articles, Poker Rules | No Comments

Getting dealt pocket Aces This is an article about one of the best or worst (depending on the point of view) situations in poker, namely the AA vs KK hand including odds and probabilities for AA vs KK. Every poker player loves to look down on their hole cards and see a pair of aces staring back at them. It really is a beautiful site, albeit a rather rare one that will only happen, on average, once in every 221 hands dealt but when they do find their way to your hand it is a joyous occasion Read more [...]

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How did Isildur1 build his poker bankroll?

Sunday, January 9th, 2011 | Poker Articles, Poker Bankroll Building, Poker Pro | No Comments

Yesterday - the 8th of January on the Atlantis Cove hotel, Paradise Island, Bahamas - Viktor Blom, a 20 year old Swede from Rånäs, Stockholms län, was officially revealed as being the person behind online poker phenomenon Isildur1. The last couple of years most people following online poker have pointed towards Viktor Blom and Isildur1 being one and the same, however yesterday it became official. The move into the public limelight was prompted by Viktor's signing as a Team PokerStars Pro in December Read more [...]

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