ace kicker probability by number of players
How vulnerable is your Ace kicker preflop — really? What are the odds in poker that your Ace kicker will hold up?
This chart reveals the probability that someone else at the table holds a stronger Ace than yours, based on the number of players remaining in the hand.
We’ve highlighted any situation where that probability exceeds 50% in green — signaling a spot where caution is critical.
Use this chart to:
Evaluate whether your Ace is likely dominated
Make better decisions in multiway pots
Understand why A9 and A5 suited aren’t as safe as they feel
Realize that even AK isn’t always the best hand at a full table, preflop.
If you’re holding Ace/Nine in a 9-handed game, there’s nearly a 50% chance someone else has you beat — before the flop.
What are the Poker Odds that your Ace Kicker, is “outkicked” by another player also holding an Ace?
UNDERSTANDING ACE KICKER ODDS IN POKER
When you’re holding A9, A8, or even A5, it’s easy to assume you’re ahead — but in multiway pots or full-ring games, a better Ace is often lurking.
This chart shows the probability that another player has an Ace with a stronger kicker than yours, based on the number of players remaining.
Use this data to avoid playing dominated hands, especially when you’re out of position or facing a raise preflop.
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