Any better idea or poker strategy to play A-K ? Truly, this hand can be played in several ways like many other hands.  It depends upon the cards that have turned in the draw.  If the A-K has been spades then undeniably that could play a great role in a wonderful winning. If both the A and K were to be spades, it is a giant hand.  There are equally opposite views about A-K being a famous trap; however, despite all criticism, A-K can be a trap or a way to win a great trip after a big money winning based on how the flop opens up, mostly the table image and definitely the betting ethics.