There are many factors to consider before starting betting like crazy before the flop

You have to consider

• Position
• How aggressive/passive the other players are
• Your bankroll
• Number of players
• How much risk you are willing to take

Position: If you're in late position you have a lot more power when it comes to influence the size of the pot.

How Aggressive / Passive the other players are: If someone is raising every hand pre-flop let him win the blinds and when you are dealt a solid hand take make sure it will cost him.

Your Bankroll: If you do not have that much $$$ you will have to play carefully and if you have lots of $$$ you can take high-risk and also get high-payout's.

Number of players: If you are playing at a table with 10 players it is most likely someone else will get a good hand so you will have to take it easy. And when there are less players you can start playing more aggressively.

How much risk you are willing to take: If you don't mind loosing a couple of hands to win a bigger pot later on you should raise pre-flop and especially if your opponents are in late position.

You might want to play a hand now and then when you have a strong starting hand just to show that you get strong hands. This makes it easier to win later on when taking a higher risk.

Good Luck!

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