Tip # 5 : Play your big hands aggressively
Poker is an easy game when you ' re hitting big hands over and over . However , many players don ' t make enough on their large hands . Don ' t bet $ 30 into a $ 150 pot when you have the nuts . Bet closer to the dimension of the pot . Maximize your hand ' s value . If your opponent called you on the flop and called you on the turn , if you ' re holding the nuts , fire out a large bet on the river . Don ' t bet small expecting a call . Often your big bet will get your opponent to fold but , more often than not , you ' ll get a call .