It is only fitting to cover the 5 worst beginning hands for Texas Hold’em poker you could be holding. The common rule of thumb if you are holding any of these 5 losing combinations? Fold and walk away!
1) 2-7 (off-suit)
By Far the worst begin you could have for your poker online game. You have no possibility at a straight draw or flush draw. And chances are you would be beaten with a pair of 7s. There is the remote possibility at a full house with this hand. But it is evidently not taking the risk waiting for this to happen. FOLD!
2) 2-8 (off-suit)
Only somewhat better than the 2-7 draw, this combination cried out for you to fold from the beginning. Why is it slightly better? A pair of 8s will beat the poor soul with a pair of 7s! The straight draw or flush is once again out of the question with this combination and the cards are screaming at you to fold!
3) 3-8 (off-suit)
Once again you are left without the possibility of a straight draw or flush draw and left with hoping for a pair of 8s. At this point you may be hoping for the possibility at a full house, don’t do it! It is time to fold and wait on a better hand.
4) 2-9 (off-suit)
A pair of 9s may beat out the 8s above but this is still an amalgamation crying out to be folded.
5) 2-6 (off-suit)
You are left with an opportunity at the low straight draw and not much else with this combo. You are best served folding from the offset and waiting for a hand that will give you a fighting possibility.
There are the five pairs of pocket cards that should have you folding once you can. For those brave online poker players enough to continue on with your play after drawing any of these killer combinations, may luck be on your side! Being aware of the best and worst combinations will help toughen your overall game and help make your stay at the table more successful. Long shots do come in on occasion but the disciplined player usually walks away from the table happy.
Happy playing!