Big Slick Big Slick (AK) and Ace-King (AK) are the two most powerful starting hands in no limit hold’em. They can also be called by many other names, including slick poker, fire boat, ice boat, and wheel of fish. AK is also known as a sucker’s hand. In no limit hold’em, Ace-King is considered the premier starting hand. They don’t come much better than that. • Texas Hold’em pre-flop. The