After flop your strategy will be to eliminate anyone that could get a straight or a flush. So I would begin to raise aggressively, if you're lucky you'll trick one player into believing that you're bluffing.

If you're in middle or late position (one of last to bet) you'll watch as everyone calls and then raise. Even though you're sitting with a pair of aces, if possible try to avoid a show-down. Protect your hand by forcing others to fold after flop. If you don't drive out your opponents you risk losing your hand...

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Also watch every showdown carefully and remember how aggressive player had been in previous rounds. For example, if he wins with a low rank two pair he'll be encouraged to be more aggressive next time he is dealt a similar hand.

Every aspect of game can add to your knowledge about your opponents.

If a new player sits down at table he will eager to get a piece of action, you can often draw this player into betting on a weak hand.

If a player has recently won a big pot he'll be more aggressive, and may try to bluff more frequently. And finally, players near end of their stack are also more inclined to go “All-in” be alert to this possibility and use to it your advantage.

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