Aces odds

Aces probabilities odds charts.

Probability any player is dealt an ace.

# Players	% Odds
2	18%
3	40%
4	50%
5	59%
6	66%
7	73%
8	78%
9	83%

You have an ace, probability another player does.

# Players	% Odds
2	12%
3	23%
4	32%
5	41%
6	50%
7	57%
8	64%
9	69%

You have no ace, probability another player does.

# Players	% Odds
2	16%
3	29%
4	41%
5	51%
6	60%
7	68%
8	74%
9	80%

Probability of being dealt an ace in any Texas Hold'em game is 15%.

How to use aces odds.

While these tables might not be immediately practical during play, they do offer valuable insights into the probabilities of encountering hands with aces at your table.

A key takeaway from these aces odds tables is the increased chance of a player being dealt an ace as the number of players at the table grows.

Particularly intriguing is the table in the top right that shows the probability of another player having an ace if you hold one. At a table with nine players, there’s a significant likelihood that someone else also has an ace if you do. Consequently, this suggests a more cautious approach with weak aces, especially in early position. Folding them might be wise because, although there’s a chance you’re the only player with an ace, playing conservatively saves more money over time, particularly against opponents with stronger aces.

Playing aces in Texas Hold'em.

In Texas Hold’em, an ace is the highest card and can play both high and low roles. This implies that if you’re dealt an ace preflop, you potentially have one of the strongest hands at the table. If you go all-in against an opponent who lacks a pocket pair or a superior ace, you stand a good chance of winning the hand.

Nevertheless, it’s crucial not to get too attached to a hand simply because it includes an Ace. There’s a considerable risk of losing a significant part of your stack if you engage in a hand where another player has a stronger ace (for instance, your A9 against their AQ).

Exercise caution with hands that contain aces and avoid overvaluing them. Without a strong kicker, such hands can lead to difficult situations.