26 April 2010
Last Updated on 26 April 2010
The probability of being dealt any pocket pair is 5.9% (16 to 1 against). - The probability of being dealt a specific pocket pair (A-A, 3-3, etc.) is 0.45% (220 to 1 against).
- A "set" is formed with a pocket pair, plus another card of that rank on "the board" (the community cards).
- Trips are formed with one card in the pocket and a pair of the same rank on the board. Obviously, a set is much stronger than Trips, so remember the terminology as we go through the lessons; there is a difference in how each is played.
- The probability of hitting a "set" on the flop is 10.8% or 8.26 to 1 against.
- The probability of hitting quads on the flop, when holding a pocket pair, is 0.25% (about 399 to 1 against).
- The probability of hitting a Full House on the flop, when holding a pocket pair, is 0.74% (a 133 to 1 shot).
- A general rule for playing pocket pairs is this: If you hold 9s or lower and don't make a set on the flop, fold. No set, no bet.
(Source: GameMaster)
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