The Weekly PokerNews Quiz: Everything’s Coming Up Aces

We all know pocket aces are the best starting hand in hold'em. Sure, a pair of aces can get us into trouble sometimes, but it's never a bad thing knowing you're out in front when the action begins.

For this week's installment of "The Weekly PokerNews Quiz" we're asking eight multiple-choice questions about AxAx. Get six right and pass the quiz, and when you're done check "Top results" to find out if you — like pocket aces — rank at the top of the list.

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Place		Answered questions	Time
1	[user334856]	8 / 8	00:25
2	[user332416]	8 / 8	01:30
3	[user291172]	8 / 8	02:32
4	[user288402]	8 / 8	03:05
5	[user324057]	8 / 8	04:08
6	[user290227]	8 / 8	04:27
7	[user334546]	8 / 8	06:50
8	[user374879]	7 / 8	01:48
9	[user315341]	7 / 8	02:24
10	[user332276]	7 / 8	02:28
11	[user317084]	7 / 8	02:35
12	[user333495]	7 / 8	02:36
13	[user232591]	7 / 8	03:44
14	[user295375]	7 / 8	03:47
15	[user325985]	7 / 8	03:53
16	[user302078]	7 / 8	05:31
17	[user308990]	7 / 8	06:36
18	[user337404]	7 / 8	10:04
19	[user334851]	6 / 8	00:38
20	[user337760]	6 / 8	01:53
21	[user300491]	6 / 8	02:05
22	[user333430]	6 / 8	02:49
23	[user334868]	6 / 8	04:03
24	vudrkd929	6 / 8	04:47
25	[user303538]	6 / 8	05:02

The Weekly PokerNews Quiz: Everything’s Coming Up Aces

Question 1

What is the probability of being dealt pocket aces?

Question 2

If you are all in with pocket aces versus another pocket pair, you are __________ favorite to win.

Question 3

You’re all in with Ah-Ks but unfortunately your opponent has As-Ad. You’re drawing thin with just about a __________ chance of sucking out.

Question 4

Say you jam all in with Jh-Th and get called by a player holding Ac-As. What percentage chance do you have to draw out and win?

Question 5

You have As-Ac and your opponent Jh-Th. The flop comes Qh-9h-Tc and the two of you get all your chips in. You have the current best hand. Who has the best percentage chance of winning?

Question 6

You have As-Ac and your opponent Jh-Tc. The flop comes Ts-9h-8d and the two of you get all your chips in. You have the current best hand. Who has the best percentage chance of winning?

Question 7

You have Ad-As and are in the good spot against an opponent who is all in with a lesser pocket pair. What is the chance your opponent flops a set?

Question 8

You have Ad-As and have reached the river. On which of these boards can you be certain you hold the best possible hand?

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