Odds of certain events on the flop in Texas Hold ‘em

I’ll probably make this a recurring post, because while the number of events that can occur on the flop is not infinite, there are certainly more than any one person can hope to grasp in a single sitting. So, for now, here’s a couple things to think about as you decide which hands to play pre-flop:

When Holding... Hitting on the Flop Odds Against
Pocket Pair 3-of-a-kind 7.5 to 1
AK An Ace or King 2.1 to 1
KK An Ace showing 4 to 1
Two suited cards Two more the same suit 7.5 to 1


You can learn more about odds and pre-flop play by reading Winning Low-Limit Hold’em by Lee Jones. If you want to try your luck against a bunch of people that don’t know this information, head over to Full Tilt Poker and take advantage of the 100% deposit bonus.

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