Quote Originally Posted by TheAmoeba
A-K is a drawing hand but if you look at it that way it's the same as A-2
In a way. But, A-K is a much better draw than A-2. I think high card hands can really only be played for value in very short-handed games, perhaps only in one on one games. These are the rare exceptions where I think you may be able to bet a hand like ace high for value on the flop.