Pocket sixes (66)
Number 17 of the 169 starting hands, by its odds against one random hand.
63.3%of the pot against one random hand, a split counted as halfWins 62.7%, ties 1.2%
1 in 221hands you are dealt is 66
Against three hands
- Q♠Q♥QQ pocket queensWins 19.3%Ties 0.3%Loses 80.4%
- A♠K♥AKo ace-kingWins 54.8%Ties 0.4%Loses 44.8%
- 7♦6♦76s seven-sixWins 59.1%Ties 2.8%Loses 38.1%
Every board, for every way the two hands can be dealt. Any other hands: the poker odds calculator.
When to raise it
The Quads starting hands chart raises it first in from every seat.
| Early | Middle | Late | Blinds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Raise | Raise | Raise | Raise |
| Nit | Fold | Fold | Raise | Fold |
| Calling station | Fold | Fold | Fold | Fold |
| Maniac | Raise | Raise | Raise | Raise |
How often you get it
6 of the 1,326 two-card deals, 0.5% of hands. One place stronger: KQs, number 16. One place weaker: A9s, number 18. All 169, on the grid.
In the glossary: pocket pair, equity and range. More: the starting hands chart, the odds calculator and every all-in match-up.
Quads is for adults, 18 and over. It teaches with play chips only: there is no real money, ever.