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Uri Pelega Shares Expert Tips on Playing AK Post-Flop
EducationJune 2, 2021·1 min read

Uri Pelega Shares Expert Tips on Playing AK Post-Flop


Uri Pelega from Guerilla Poker discusses strategies for playing AK post-flop. He emphasizes that AK is a decent hand but not as strong as pocket aces. AK can be used for bluffing or catching bluffs but should not expect a significant portion of the pot.

Uri Pelega shares a personal observation from analyzing his hand history. He notes that about 10 years ago, the expected value of AK post-flop was roughly equal to the expected value of winning the pot pre-flop. This highlights that while AK is a good hand, it is not as strong as many players might think.

Uri Pelega discusses a hand where he plays AK against an opponent who calls his bets. He explains that the value of AK depends on the specific situation and the opponent's range. If AK hits the flop, it can be a strong hand, but if it doesn't, it becomes tricky. He mentions that in big pots, decisions with AK often involve borderline calls.

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