The absolute Texas hold em poker basics : The game is played with a standard 52 card deck and there may be a minimum of two or a maximum of ten players per game.

Players are dealt two cards each, which are used in addition to 5 communal cards to create best possible 5 card poker hand.

The dealer begins game by dealing two cards to each player; this round is known as ‘Pre-Flop'. The two cards dealt by poker dealer are placed face down on table – these cards are called pocket or hole cards.

A round of betting occurs before second round of cards is dealt. In this round poker dealer places 3 cards face up on poker table. This is known in Texas Hold em Poker games as ‘Flop'. Each player now has an opportunity to bet or check.

When you're dealt a pair of Aces, you just don't fold pre-flop. You're sitting with best possible hand at this stage of game. So how do you bet with Poker Aces ? Do you simply go all-in? I'd say no to that.

Remember, you're trying to produce as much profit out of this strong position. You want to maximise opportunity. Going all-in will simply scare most players into folding without placing a bet.