Basic Limit Texas Holdem Poker Starting Hands

One of the first things a new Limit Texas Holdem poker player should learn is which basic starting hands to play. A lot of new players play way too many hands, and as a result lose their bankroll quickly. They never really get the chance to enjoy the game, or learn more advanced strategy because they play every hand, and you cannot win at Texas Holdem consistently playing every hand.

Here are some factors to consider when deciding which hands to play:
1. How many players are at the table?
- You should play less hands when the table is full (8-10 players) than when the table is short-handed (6 or less players).

2. How many players are in the pot before you?
- If there are several people in th pot before you then you can play weaker draw hands like 6,7 suited and Ace,rag suited because you will have better pot odds.

3. What position are you in at the table?
You can play weaker hands in late position, but in early position you only should play premium hands.

Limit Texas Holdem Hand to Raise or Reraise
You should raise or rereaise with the following hands:
AA, KK, QQ, AK

Limit texas Holdem Hand to Always Fold
You should always fold junk hands such as the hammer (7,2), or any other weak hand like (K,5) no matter what. It is simply not worth it. If you are going to play weak hands like that you might as well go to the blackjack table and waste your money there.

Limit Texas Holdem Hands to Call When the Pot is Big
If there are several people in ahead of you then you can play weaker hands like suited connectors, or Ace,rag suited. The pot odds will be to your advantage, and if you hit the outs you will win a huge pot. If the pot is small you should fold these types of hands, it is not worth it.

There are hundred of other combinations that you should know how to play properly at Limit Texas Holdem, so get a basic strategy guide book and read up, or your time at the poker table will be short-lived.

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