{"id":14119,"date":"2023-10-16T02:14:24","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T06:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casino.borgataonline.com\/en\/blog\/?p=14119"},"modified":"2025-05-07T07:29:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T11:29:26","slug":"how-to-play-rag-aces-in-poker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borgataonline.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-play-rag-aces-in-poker\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Play Rag Aces in Poker"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/15121530\/Hero-1-1-1024x165.jpg\" alt=\"An ace and eight card on black background\" class=\"wp-image-14123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/15121530\/Hero-1-1-1024x165.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/15121530\/Hero-1-1-300x48.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/15121530\/Hero-1-1-768x124.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/15121530\/Hero-1-1.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/15121530\/Hero-1-1.jpg?w=248 248w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/15121530\/Hero-1-1.jpg?w=496 496w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Aces are the most powerful cards in poker, but very frequently, they have to work alongside low kickers that weaken their winning potential. But ace-rag (as such poker hands are known) isn\u2019t always a dead loss. In fact, depending on what exactly you\u2019re holding, ace-rag could be the ticket to a win, as long as you know how to play it (including when not to). After all, in poker, rags-to-riches stories have been known to come true. Just think about Chris Moneymaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without further ado, take a closer look at how to put rag aces to good use in live or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borgataonline.com\/en\/poker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>online poker<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are Rag Aces in Poker?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Poker rags are any hole cards that don\u2019t work well together. Rag aces are hands consisting of an ace and a kicker with a value below 10, from ace-9 through to ace-2. Novice players tend to make a lot of errors with ace-rag and burn a lot of money as a result. Who can say they\u2019ve never gotten excited to have a pair of aces only to be crushed because they had no kicker? Since close to 10% of the deck consists of ace-rag combinations, it\u2019s a good idea to have a strategy in place for when you\u2019re holding one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Challenge With Rag Aces<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/15121509\/Body-1-1-1-1024x630.jpg\" alt=\"Ace, three and seven card on a green background\" class=\"wp-image-14120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/15121509\/Body-1-1-1-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/15121509\/Body-1-1-1-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/15121509\/Body-1-1-1-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/15121509\/Body-1-1-1.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/15121509\/Body-1-1-1.jpg?w=520 520w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/15121509\/Body-1-1-1.jpg?w=450 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what\u2019s the best plan of action when you\u2019re holding rag aces in poker? First off, beware of the dangers. You may already know of the TPNK (top pair, no kicker) problem. That\u2019s when your ace pairs with the board, but your kicker lets you down. For instance, if you have ace-5, anyone with ace-6 or better will crush you. For that reason, do not play ace-rag if your strategy rests on making top pair. Rather, fold your hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t to say ace-rag has zero potential. If your poker hand connects with the flop, there could be an opportunity to exploit. The trouble is that there aren\u2019t all that many favorable flops for rag aces. Sure, you could flop two pair, but the chance is only one hand in 49, and you\u2019ll only get action if your opponent hits the flop, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s always possible that you\u2019ll flop a straight draw. With your ace, it would have to be a gutshot straight, with +1,076 odds of making it on the turn and +506 odds of making it on the river. If you flop an open-ended straight draw with your kicker, your hand will be vulnerable to higher straights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ace-rag suited? Your odds of flopping a flush draw are +800, and +11,800 of flopping a flush outright. Hopefully, your opponent will also catch a piece of the flop and give you some action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ace-Rag Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How you play ace-rag preflop largely depends on your position. From early position, it\u2019s best to ditch your hand outright. If you raise, you can find yourself in awkward situations, such as getting called by players acting after you postflop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When facing a raise with ace-rag, it\u2019s also usually correct to fold. The exception would be when you\u2019re the cutoff or button, your ace is suited, and the stacks are deep. Then it could be worth it to see the flop in hopes of hitting a flush draw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It usually isn\u2019t worthwhile to call raises from the blinds as you won\u2019t have position on them after the flop. Again, it could be worth it if your ace is suited and the overall situation (stack sizes, number of players, the amount of the raise) is favorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget about the dangers of TPNK. Suppose the small blind raises preflop, and you call with ace-3 suited, hoping for a flush draw. Then the flop brings an ace. You have top pair \u2014 but you shouldn\u2019t get excited. You can test the waters with a bet, but if anyone else bets, raises, or even calls, be prepared to let go of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Playing Rag Aces in Tournaments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/15121517\/Body-2-1-1-1024x630.jpg\" alt=\"An ace, seven and three card on a wooden table\" class=\"wp-image-14121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/15121517\/Body-2-1-1-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/15121517\/Body-2-1-1-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/15121517\/Body-2-1-1-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/15121517\/Body-2-1-1.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/15121517\/Body-2-1-1.jpg?w=520 520w, https:\/\/roarcdn.fitting-solutions.at\/borgata\/casino\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/15121517\/Body-2-1-1.jpg?w=450 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As a general rule, ace-rag seldom wins anything but small pots, which is why folding tends to be the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borgataonline.com\/en\/blog\/cash-game-tips-strategies-to-help-dominate-table\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>cash game strategy<\/strong><\/a>. You just don\u2019t want to burn money chasing a slim chance. But a different kind of thinking applies to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.borgataonline.com\/en\/blog\/cash-games-vs-poker-tournaments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>cash games versus poker tournaments<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stacks, not bankroll, are what counts in <a href=\"https:\/\/poker.borgataonline.com\/en\/tournaments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>online poker tournaments<\/strong><\/a>, so it can make sense for a short-stacked player \u2014 one who\u2019s down to their last five or six big blinds \u2014 to open-shove with ace-rag. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and at least you\u2019ll beat any unpaired hand without an ace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What you don\u2019t want to do when severely low-stacked is to call a raise. It\u2019s a better poker strategy to go all in with a chance of winning the blinds and antes than to play against what will most likely be better hands postflop. You\u2019re the underdog in this scenario, so why not show your teeth?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hone Your Poker Strategy at Borgata Online<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to play poker online for real? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borgataonline.com\/en\/mobileportal\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Register<\/strong><\/a> to enjoy premium poker action on a handy mobile app. Join cash games with stakes to suit your bankroll and take part in daily, weekly, and monthly online poker tournaments with buy-ins and prizes to please every player. Play the game your way at Borgata Online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":14122,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14119","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-poker","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","no-featured-image-padding"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How To Play Rag Aces in Poker - Borgata Online<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Raise your poker game by learning the correct way to play rag aces. 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