Pocket Rockets

'Pocket Rockets' in poker is a slang term that refers to being dealt two Aces as your starting hand in Texas Hold'em.

What are Pocket Rockets in Poker?

In poker, 'Pocket Rockets' is a slang term that refers to being dealt two Aces as your starting hand in Texas Hold'em. This is the best possible starting hand in Texas Hold'em, as Aces are the highest ranked card and a pair is the highest possible pair.

Understanding Pocket Rockets

While Pocket Rockets are the best possible starting hand, they are not unbeatable and should be played carefully. If the community cards (flop, turn, river) do not improve your hand and another player makes a strong hand (such as a straight or a flush), your Pocket Rockets could end up losing.

Playing Pocket Rockets

Typically, Pocket Rockets are played aggressively pre-flop to try and reduce the field of players and increase the chances that your Aces hold up by the river.

Example of "Pocket Rockets"

For instance, if a player is dealt two Aces in Texas Hold'em poker, they have Pocket Rockets.

• "He looked down to see Pocket Rockets, the best starting hand in Texas Hold'em."
• "She raised pre-flop with her Pocket Rockets, hoping to thin the field."
• "Despite having Pocket Rockets, he lost the hand when his opponent made a flush."

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