How to play big pairs
Sometimes, it happens in sit-n-go and cash ring tournaments that you have a big pair in your hand but you don’t know the right approach of playing the game. It is true that there is never a definite way of playing a chance in poker but still you have to put in your best. You have to act according to the situation and on the basis of how your opponents are betting. In case you get a big pair in your hand, the very first thing is not to limp in with the kings or aces. This will only let your opponents see a cheap flop. And if your opponents get an idea of the situation, they may just stick around and wait for another card. Your very first intention should be to thin the field. Everything that lies between half of your stack and five times the big blinds has to be encouraged in the pre-flop. Probably, you will get your hand neck-and-neck with the QQ, KQ, or AK. All the other opponents will get their hands folded. If you have Kings in your hand, and the flop don’t bring in the Ace, then you should think of either going all in or betting very high so that your opponents also get their all in. On the other hand, if you have Aces in your hand and the flop don’t present a big pair such as TT, JJ, QQ, or KK, or a flush draw or a straight draw, then also think of either going all in or betting very high so that your opponents also get their all in. Once the flop hits without an Ace, possibly KK will get you a way ahead and thus it can prove to be a profitable bet for you.