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My favorite hand is K â™  Q â™ .
 
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AA is my favorite in the first round, but I also like the heart T9.
 
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  • #128
K9 suited, is there a nickname for this?
 
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Rockets!AA
 
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  • #130
Fallenglory said:
Very nice, congratulations, is that website 777?
close, 888
 
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My favorite hand is Ace-King (AK).

It’s powerful and plays well both preflop and postflop.

You can apply pressure, dominate many weaker aces, and it has strong drawing potential.
Of course, pocket Aces are the best hand, but AK is more exciting to play.

When it hits the flop well, it can win big pots.
 
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My favorite hand is the one with which I can set up a trap and get the most chips out of my rivals.
 
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89 is my favorite
 
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My favorite hand is definitely pocket Aces (AA). There’s just something satisfying about starting a hand with the absolute nuts pre-flop.

AA gives you the best chance to win right from the start, but it’s not invincible, which makes playing it interesting. You still have to consider position, stack sizes, and your opponents’ tendencies—how you extract value or protect your hand can make a huge difference.

I love the combination of power and strategy that comes with Aces: they’re strong enough to build a big pot, but still require careful thought to maximize value and avoid getting trapped. There’s nothing quite like turning a monster starting hand into a well-earned win.
 
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Uncloggie said:
close, 888
Ah thank you, my country has that restricted so was curious! :)
 
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Every poker player has a favorite starting hand. Some prefer premium hands like pocket aces or pocket kings because they offer a strong advantage before the flop.
Others enjoy playing suited connectors because they can create exciting hands like straights and flushes.
Of course, the strength of a hand also depends on the situation, position, and the action at the table.
Still, it’s always interesting to know which hands players enjoy playing the most.
What is your favorite starting hand and why?
 
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  • #137
KQs is very nice for flushes and straights
 
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For me a good suited conector as like QJ
 
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My favorite starting hand is Ace-King (AK). It’s a very strong and flexible hand because it has great potential to make top pair with the best kicker, and it also has good chances to make strong draws like straights or nut flushes if suited.
Of course, pocket aces (AA) are the strongest starting hand mathematically, but AK is often more exciting to play because it can create big pots and interesting situations.
In the end, every hand has to be played differently depending on position, stack sizes, and opponents, but AK is definitely one of the most fun hands to see preflop.
 
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  • #140
pocket kings for sure. Im a fan of the advantage at the start
 
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For many players, the dream hand is pocket aces the strongest starting hand in Texas Hold’em. But poker isn’t just about having the best cards; it’s about how you play them. Sometimes a suited connector like 9♠️-10♠️ can be just as exciting because of the big potential for straights and flushes.
Everyone has that one hand they love to see when the cards are dealt the one that instantly makes the table feel a little more interesting.
 
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  • #142
martinoni said:
KQs is very nice for flushes and straights
I agree, KQs is a very nice hand to play. Being suited gives it strong potential to make flushes, and the connected cards also make it great for straights.
It’s especially strong when played in late position because you can control the pot and see how other players act before making your decision. KQs can also make strong top pairs with a good kicker.
However, it still needs to be played carefully against very strong hands like AA, KK, or AK. In the right situation though, it can be a very profitable starting hand.
 
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mkt said:
For me a good suited conector as like QJ
I agree with you. A suited connector like QJ can be a very interesting hand to play. It has good potential to make both straights and flushes, which can lead to strong hidden hands.
Hands like QJ suited are often more profitable in position because you can see how your opponents act before making a decision. They also play well in multi-way pots where the implied odds are better.
Of course, it’s important to be careful when you hit only one pair, because there could be stronger hands in play. But when it connects well with the board, it can become a very powerful hand.
 
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Prem said:
My favorite starting hand is Ace-King (AK). It’s a very strong and flexible hand because it has great potential to make top pair with the best kicker, and it also has good chances to make strong draws like straights or nut flushes if suited.
Of course, pocket aces (AA) are the strongest starting hand mathematically, but AK is often more exciting to play because it can create big pots and interesting situations.
In the end, every hand has to be played differently depending on position, stack sizes, and opponents, but AK is definitely one of the most fun hands to see preflop.
I agree, AK is definitely one of the most exciting starting hands in poker. It’s very strong and has a lot of potential, especially when it’s suited because it can make the nut flush.
Even though pocket aces are the best starting hand mathematically, AK gives you many interesting situations to play. It can make strong top pairs and also powerful draws.
But as you said, it always depends on the position, stack sizes, and the opponents at the table. Sometimes AK can also be tricky if it misses the flop. Still, it’s a hand that most players are always happy to see preflop.
 
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  • #145
Ch3tz said:
pocket kings for sure. Im a fan of the advantage at the start
Pocket Kings are definitely a great hand to start with. Having such a strong advantage preflop gives you a lot of confidence going into the hand.
It’s the second-best starting hand in poker, so in most situations you want to play it aggressively to build the pot and isolate opponents. Starting with that kind of strength can put a lot of pressure on other players right away.
Of course, the only scary situation is when an Ace appears on the flop, but overall KK is still a very powerful hand and one that every player is happy to see dealt.
 
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anasslaaleg said:
For many players, the dream hand is pocket aces the strongest starting hand in Texas Hold’em. But poker isn’t just about having the best cards; it’s about how you play them. Sometimes a suited connector like 9♠️-10♠️ can be just as exciting because of the big potential for straights and flushes.
Everyone has that one hand they love to see when the cards are dealt the one that instantly makes the table feel a little more interesting.
That’s very true. Pocket aces may be the strongest starting hand in Texas Hold’em, but poker is really about how you play your cards, not just the cards themselves.
Hands like suited connectors, such as 9♠️-10♠️, can be very exciting because they have huge potential for straights and flushes. When they hit the board well, they can create big and unexpected hands.
I also like what you said about having a favorite hand. Every player has that one hand that makes the game feel more interesting the moment they see it. Sometimes those hands create the most memorable moments at the table.
 
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Houbi37 said:
Every poker player has a favorite starting hand. Some prefer premium hands like pocket aces or pocket kings because they offer a strong advantage before the flop.
Others enjoy playing suited connectors because they can create exciting hands like straights and flushes.
Of course, the strength of a hand also depends on the situation, position, and the action at the table.
Still, it’s always interesting to know which hands players enjoy playing the most.
What is your favorite starting hand and why?
Last couple of months I got crakked a lot of AA
pand I won a lot with KK
so the best starting hand for me is kings for now
 
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  • #148
Shadow6969 said:
What's your favourite hand in poker . Mine is 7 8 of club don't ask me why? Share about yours🍀
QJ suited
 
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8 and 6 in the suit of swords
 
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AA i like
 
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