I used to always fold my low pocket online poker pairs, because I felt that playing them cost more money than they earned. I would get sucked into that ‘pocket pair excitement’ that you get when your hole cards match and I’d bet into a poker online hand with pocket 4’s. Most of the time, I’d see three over cards on the flop and watch my bet get raked into someone else’s pile. On the other poker online hand, I’ve also seen pocket 2’s turn into quads on the flop with a huge pot at stake. Here are a few ways to maximize your winnings and minimize your losses when you have a low pair. Low pairs work best against many opponents, unlike middle pairs, which are good against either many opponents or just one. If you’re playing head’s up with pocket 2’s, you may have an edge, but you’re almost certainly facing two overcards. If you’ve got a lot of opponents, at least the bigger pot will make it more worth the risk. If you decide to play with a low pair, don’t be aggressive. Turning your pair into a set is a long shot, so try to see that flop with a minimal investment.

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