How to Play Ace Ten in Poker

Introduction

We all know that Ace-Ten suited is a string hand, but only some of us know how to play with it. Players often need clarification on when to Call, Raise, and Fold. You have come to the right place if you are one of them. This article will help you understand Ace-Ten suited and how to play it in pre-flop and post-flop rounds.

Objective

The article aims to explain how Ace-Ten is suited and what strategies it uses to win the pot.

Preflop Strategy

Ace-Ten suited is a strong hand. It ranks in the top 12% of best-starting hands. Since it is strong, you can open raise from any position you play.

If your opponent has already raised before you, you can 3-bet or call with an Ace-Ten-suited hand. If the pre-raise has come from players like UTG or UTG1, you must consider factors such as your position at the table before deciding whether to raise, call, or fold. 

Otherwise, you can safely 3-bet or call if you are a Button. You can also make a 3-bet if you are a small or big blind.

Against a 3-bet

If you are the first one to raise and someone 3-bets, you can Call, 4-bet, or Fold. But again, this all depends on your position. 

If the raise has come from the player at Button, Small blind, or Big blind, and you are in a cutoff position, you should raise. If you are in a button position and the raise came from a small blind or big blind, you should re-raise.

Against a 4-bet

If you are facing a 4-bet, it’s better to Fold straightaway. If your opponent has raised a 4-bet, they have a better hand than you.

You can try bluffing and calling, but this is a high risk.

Tips for Playing When You Hit the Flop with Ace-Ten Suited

• Let’s begin with a scenario: You are an SB, and you raise. The BB calls your raise, and the Flop has either T♠ 9♠ 8♥ or T♣ 7♣ 6♦. In this situation, you should Check. This is because the BB has an advantage as they are playing after you; hence, you won’t be able to make the best decision.
• If you have raised from the Flop and you act after your opponent, then Bet. The top pair is strong and worth betting on.
• If you have raised from the Flop and you act after your opponent, instead of a single pair, you make the second-highest pair, as the Flop has either Q♣ T♥ 3♠ or  J♠ T♠ 5♥. It would be best if you bet, as the middle pair is strong enough to bet.

Tips for Playing When You Miss the Flop with Ace-Ten Suited

• When you miss the Flop, you can bet if you can make a Straight or a Flush. For example, if the community cards have either J♥ 7♣ 2♥ or K♠ Q♣ 9♦, you can make a Flush with the first combination and a straight with the second one. In scenarios like these, you should bet.
• If community cards have either Q♦ 9♥ 7♠ or J♠ 8♣ 6♥, you can make a Flush or straight, but you need two more cards to complete it. Bet. There’s a high chance that your hand will turn into a strong hand, and betting will balance your strategy.
• Lastly, if the community cards have either 7♣ 6♣ 4♠ or 9♦ 6♦ 5♦, then Check. Here, you don’t have any chances of making a Flush or Straight.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to play A10 Suited?

If you are in a late position, play aggressively. Raise in Pre-flop and play strategically in Post-Flop.

Conclusion

If you understand how Ace-Ten is suited and how to play them, call your friends and start practising. Practice will help you devise new strategies and master the game.