A-K vs. AA

TVDINNER · 05-04-2006, 10:10 AM

Most of time I will prefer A-K - AA for two reasons 1. You can win alot if you make a str8 or 2 pair 2. You don't lose near as much money with it. If you flop[ a hand you win alot if you don't you fold and give up a little.

poipman1 · 05-05-2006, 11:52 PM

i would never want ak over aa because getting a straight would be hard, and the percentages of getting it is low. also if u get 2 pair the like this:

the other dude has trips
or like this:

the dude has a higher 2 pair.
therefore i wouldnt want ak over aa

nikekix18 · 05-07-2006, 12:35 PM

yeah AA is by far the best starting hand in poker. If you do not like AA then please especially if u are at my table FOLD, dont dick me with them lol

daygo23 · 05-07-2006, 02:16 PM

AA no doubt.... the chances of getting a straight or 2 pair are low... thats why they win most of the time... AA is a better hand percentage wise to

LedererJr · 05-08-2006, 05:43 PM

In a ring game, i'll prefer AK because it's too hard to lay down AA and when you lose... you'll lose a lot of money... AK is easier to fold...

Deco · 05-08-2006, 05:50 PM

wow the bad press AA gets off people sometimes amazes me

It is the best hand possible in poker
You have more than an 80% advantage against any other possible hand!

AK you are relying on making a pair
Most the time this will not happen

PokerGenious · 05-08-2006, 08:50 PM

i would prefer A-A because you are guarenteed a pair

POKERSTER9 · 05-10-2006, 02:53 PM

AA is you best hope for winning the pot. Especially if you go all in pre-flop and isolate to one player. Odds are you'll double up most times.
There is the odd time your aces will get cracked but it's worth taking the chance.

Segundo · 05-10-2006, 04:43 PM

The AA really gives an impression to it of being able, better hand, but, to a large extent of the cases river finishes showing the the opposite to it. AK is a criterios hand.

iasnok · 05-10-2006, 06:03 PM

AA over AK. Pocket A's dont always win but it is the best hand in poker.