If you are one of the many people who have become fans of [MatchMove Games Poker](/socialplay/MatchMove Games-poker), then you may have asked: “How do I move up the ranks?”. Well, today’s your lucky day, because we’re going to get you started on your way to poker glory!

Here are our top tips:

1. Don’t force the issue

While it seems like you may be able to bet just about any hand, there are times where you should take a break and fold. It is simply better to live and fight another day, than to commit too many of your chips into a hand that has far too little chance of winning.

2. Don’t overextend yourself

Try not to play in games that have buy-ins that will take too large a percentage of your money. You may have all of the skill in the world, but you don’t want all of your hard work to vanish because you were playing way above your means.

3. Make your opponents STEAM!

If you manage to pull off an excellent bluff, let your opponents know about it! This will make sure that your opponents are kept off balance, and that you’ll be able to take advantage of their increasingly erratic play.

4. Show no mercy!

Don’t feel bad for the opponent, even if they’ve just lost due to some bad luck! The game of poker is not one for the weak, and so you’ve got to activate your killer instinct whenever you sit down at the tables!

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Carlo R. Coloma

Carlo is the Community Manager at [MatchMove Games](http://www.MatchMove Gamesgames.com)