poker how important is hand selection
One of holdâemâs most crucial decisions is, do I see the flop or donât I see the flop? In this lesson weâll examine the importance starting hand selection and what factors you need to consider before deciding whether to holdâem or foldâem. There are 169 different two card starting hand combinations in holdâem poker. This number assumes, for the sake of argument, that is the same as , or any other suited combination. If you are not dealt a pair, then your starting hand will either be suited or unsuited, and either connected or unconnected (gapped).