Don’t Blow Your Opponents Out Of The Water

When you have a great hand, it is extremely tempting to play super aggressive.

Why Play Aggressive?

Of course, in any poker game, you want to reduce the number of players participating in the hand to increase your odds of winning. Aggressive play can do that. And when you have a great hand then it gives you the confidence to play aggressive.

But if you play too aggressive then others will just fold. I’ve seen many beginners go all-in at the flop. Obviously, no one will rise to their challenge. Sure they are sometimes just trying to steal the blinds but often they really do have great cards like a pair of Aces.

Overly Aggressive Means Less Money Won

But by scaring off everyone else, they might just win the blinds and nothing else. What a waste of good cards! Good cards sure don’t grow on trees so when you do come by some great cards, you need to make sure that you use them effectively and make the most money that you can in the circumstances.

Remember, bet according to your position. This way, you won’t arouse anyone’s suspicions. They will think that either you have a moderate to good hand or are bluffing. But they sure won’t know that you have “the nuts”.

Overall, it’s better that your opponents call your bets. You can always raise and re-raise them later if you think that there are too many people competing for the pot.