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by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 6, 2025 | Video Poker
Double Double Bonus Poker is the last in the series of “Bonus Poker” type games. They take the idea from Bonus Poker and Double Bonus Poker to never before seen heights as the 1-4 coin pay outs for four Aces exceeds Royal Flushes! Indeed, this is one of...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 6, 2025 | Casino Articles & Guides
Neteller is one the most popular and well-respected companies in the online gaming industry. Its name is universal, symbolizing the free transfer of monies across cyberspace with a priority placed on player convenience. Neteller is a British-owned e-wallet, a place...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 4, 2025 | Slots
There are many different places to play video slots online. In fact, there are so many different internet casinos it can be difficult to find the best place to play. When choosing what site to give your action to, you should focus on the variety of games, promotions,...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 3, 2025 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
guidance for poker players transitioning from lower stakes to slightly higher stakes, emphasizing the significance of post-flop play, strategies like check-raising, taking free cards, understanding when not to fold, and aggressively raising draws
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 3, 2025 | Slots
Online real money slot machines have long been a staple for internet casinos. Recently, these machines have begun paying out large jackpots, sometimes up to a million dollars and above. For the most part, the slot machines one finds in an online casino will be similar...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 2, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies
In our final installment of this series, we look at how strategic and tactics are related and other resources for continuing your study.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 2, 2025 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
in-depth discussion from the High Stakes forum about the strategy and considerations behind river check/raises, including factors to consider when deciding to make a river check/raise with nut hands or as a bluff, and showcases several hand examples to illustrate the concepts
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 1, 2025 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
Bluffing is an integral, exciting part of poker. Defending against suspected opponent bluffs is no less important to your overall strategy. But becoming too focused on bluffs to the exclusion of other considerations can lead you straight to the poorhouse.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 1, 2025 | Poker Psychology Strategies
You have a pretty looking hand and your opponent has a funny, lopsided looking hand and you’re happy to see that all the money goes in the pot. The end. Everything after that is just an illusion taking your focus away from a truth in poker. You’ve made the...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 1, 2025 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the significance of table and seat selection in poker, highlighting that optimal table and seat choices can greatly enhance a player's win rate without necessarily improving their poker skills
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 1, 2025 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
postflop strategy in small stakes No-Limit Hold'em ring games, covering topics like dealing with reraises, understanding implied odds, and various postflop concepts such as fold equity, expected value, and pot odds
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 31, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
third installment in the No-Limit Hold’em Foundations Course, emphasizing the importance of correctly analyzing situations where one can call to close the action, detailing the process of determining the equity needed for a profitable call
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 31, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies
the significance of Rakeback and bonuses in poker, emphasizing that they represent free money and can substantially impact a player's bankroll growth, especially for beginners
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 31, 2025 | Poker Charts & Odds
expected value charts for Texas Hold'em poker hands when playing with 5 players, offering insights into which hands are profitable and which are not
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 31, 2025 | MTT Poker Strategies
strategies for playing at the final table and in heads-up situations in multi-table tournaments (MTT), covering different player types, pot odds, and emotional management
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 31, 2025 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
the mathematical concept of Expected Value (EV) in poker, emphasizing its significance in making profitable decisions by consistently choosing the most +EV situations, and discusses the intricacies of calculating EV in different poker scenarios, particularly in NL SNGs
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 30, 2025 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
When calculating the expected value of a semi-bluff, you will need to work with compound probabilities. This means that certain probabilities will be expressed as the product of the probabilities of two events occurring. If you're careful, the calculations should be easy.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 30, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies
Whenever you read poker strategy guides or books, you must be prepared to study them carefully. Merely skimming the contents will not advance your game very much at all. You should always consider the strategic implications of anything you read to get the maximum value from it.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 30, 2025 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, Omaha Poker Strategy Articles
There's a lot of money to be made in Pot Limit Omaha, but if you're a No Limit Hold'em player, then you're likely making big mistakes. Read on to find out how to properly evaluate starting hands, estimate the value of drawing hands and control the size of the pot.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 30, 2025 | Slots
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While most people greatly enjoy the casino experience, only a small percentage of the population has the freedom to visit their local brick-and-mortar as often as they would like. Whether it’s because you have to watch the kids, don’t have access to a car,...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 29, 2025 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, MTT Poker Strategies
strategies for effectively building and maintaining a chip stack during the middle stages of a poker tournament
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 28, 2025 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the significance of the Stack to Pot Ratio (SPR) in poker, emphasizing that its importance varies based on game texture and player dynamics, and discusses the intricacies of SPR in relation to aggressive history, game strategy, and the challenges of certain bet sizes in various game situations, highlighting the nuanced nature of SPR in decision-making
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 28, 2025 | Omaha Poker Strategy Articles
a session of 400PLO, highlighting the author's aggressive playstyle and strategy across various hands, emphasizing the importance of table image and the dynamics it creates with other players
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 28, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
how to deduce opponents' pre-flop hand ranges by analyzing their actions and using specific statistics like VPIP, PFR, and ATS, emphasizing the importance of understanding these stats in combination and the need for detailed study outside of active play to develop an intuitive grasp of opponent ranges
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 28, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies
Having the option to play in a balanced way is critical, and here we look at how to build this foundation in aggressive scenarios.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 28, 2025 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
in-depth guide on preflop strategy for small stakes No-Limit Hold'em ring games, discussing how to adapt to different table dynamics, the importance of position, and how to adjust your hand ranges based on the game's tightness or looseness
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 28, 2025 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the importance of hand-reading in poker, detailing how processing information from opponents, analyzing board texture, using the process of elimination, and diligent note-taking can enhance one's ability to make correct decisions and improve overall gameplay
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 27, 2025 | Poker Psychology Strategies
the significance of mastering one's emotions in poker, highlighting the detrimental effects of tilt on gameplay and overall well-being, and offers insights into recognizing and harnessing emotions as a strategic tool in poker
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 27, 2025 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the concept of initiative in poker, detailing how the flow of aggression can shift between players during a hand, and offers strategies for reversing the initiative in various situations,
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 27, 2025 | Poker Rules
7 Card Stud was "the" game before Texas Hold'em became popular. Though it has been surpassed in popularity, there are still many players who enjoy 7 Card Stud. With neither community cards nor flops, the dynamics of the game are very different from what you may be used to.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 26, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies
the balance between playing multiple tables and maintaining a quality game in online poker, offering tips on when to add more tables, how to use software aids like HUDs, and the importance of focusing on one's "A" game to maximize profitability
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 26, 2025 | Live Poker Strategies
Straddling under the gun is sometimes done in live, loose poker games. When a player straddles, the blinds lose value, but every other position gains value. Because the pot will play about twice as large as normal, you should change your starting hand requirements to take account of the straddle.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 26, 2025 | Live Poker Strategies
insights into reading opponents' body language and actions when it's your turn to act in a poker game, covering topics like identifying potential openers, raisers, and bluffers, as well as understanding subtle cues that can indicate a player's intentions
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 26, 2025 | Poker Psychology Strategies
the psychology of poker players who experience tilt, exploring the reasons behind such emotional reactions, including the impact of odds, ego, external factors, and cold cards
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 26, 2025 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the complexities of value betting in poker, presenting specific hand examples and discussing the challenges of determining when to bet for value, especially against skilled opponents
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 26, 2025 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
advises caution when playing Group 6 hands like KT, QT, and A7s, suggesting these are best suited for late position plays and should be used sparingly to mix up your strategy
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 26, 2025 | Poker Editorials
We resume our list of biggest poker beefs with a collection of classic feuds.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 26, 2025 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Renton's strategy for small stakes No-Limit Hold'em ring games, focusing on post-flop play and emphasizing the importance of understanding opponent tendencies, hand ranges, and making informed decisions based on board texture and betting patterns
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 26, 2025 | Casino Articles & Guides, No Deposit Casino Bonus
Online casinos are growing rapidly in popularity with millions of players each year scoring mega jackpots. But maybe you’re someone who still isn’t sure if you want to make an actual deposit? And playing with “fun money” just doesn’t give...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 26, 2025 | Video Poker
Loose Deuces takes its name from the fact that deuces are wild in this Video Poker variant, meaning you can use a deuce in the place of any other card in the deck to make up a hand. If you’ve ever played Deuces Wild before then it should be a familiar concept,...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 25, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
We've all fallen prey to the common ills of online poker – playing while you're too tired, playing for too many hours, forgoing meals or hydration, or sitting at the table with too many thoughts swimming in our heads. Here are a few simple tips that are guaranteed to make you feel better at the digital felt.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 25, 2025 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
If you're a losing No Limit Hold'em player, then you probably have big leaks in your game. Always remember to consider the value of position at all times. Another thing that losing players have a problem with is controlling the size of the pot.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 25, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
debunks nine common misconceptions that beginners have about playing microstakes No-Limit Hold'em poker
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 25, 2025 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
strategies for identifying and exploiting the strengths of an opponent's poker game, emphasizing the importance of unbalancing their play and taking unconventional lines to force them into difficult decisions
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 25, 2025 | Poker Tools
This week, we look at even more complicated scenarios and strategies on how to keep your poker spreadsheets organized and mistake-free.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 25, 2025 | Poker Rules
7 Card Stud Hi/Lo is an exciting variant on normal 7 Card Stud play. In this split-pot format, players can win the high half of the pot, the low half of the pot or scoop the entire pot. Beware of getting quartered though! It can be costly.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 25, 2025 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
explanation of the Independent Chip Model (ICM) in poker SNG's, illustrating how it attempts to equate tournament chips to cash value by treating each chip as a "ticket to a lottery," and offering examples to calculate players' equity in different scenarios
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 25, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies
Attack and defense in game theory mean somewhat different things than what you might initially think about in poker.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 24, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
Having the faith to lay down hands when facing aggression from loose/passive players requires a strong understanding of why you can fold.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 24, 2025 | Poker Psychology Strategies
various tactics, primarily effective in live poker games, to psychologically unsettle opponents, ranging from bluffing and making snide comments to slow rolling and incessantly talking about irrelevant topics
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 24, 2025 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the strategic advantages of raising after one or more players have limped into the pot, particularly in late position, highlighting the importance of position, initiative, and exploiting opponent tendencies
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 24, 2025 | Poker Psychology Strategies
how to handle and recover from poker losses, emphasizing the importance of taking breaks, reflecting on gameplay decisions, avoiding sharing bad beat stories, maintaining a positive attitude, and the significance of resilience and returning to the game with renewed focus
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 24, 2025 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
in-depth guide to 'Double or Nothing' Sit-and-Go (DON SNG) poker tournaments, focusing on advanced pre-game strategies such as fold equity, stack management, and opponent tendencies
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 24, 2025 | Video Poker
Bonus Poker Deluxe is a close relative of Bonus Poker. The pay structure is actually simpler than in Bonus Poker since all four-of-a-kind hands get the same pay out. The thing to take note of here is that four-of-a-kind pays out bigger than straight flushes, which is...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 24, 2025 | Poker Psychology Strategies
the key to maximizing profits in poker is to focus on long-term results and to play more hands, cautioning against the pitfalls of emotional decision-making based on short-term fluctuations, much like in stock investing
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 24, 2025 | Live Dealer Casinos, Roulette
When the online casino world was just breaking onto the scene, there was only one downside to playing games like roulette through you computer: it just didn’t feel the same as playing a live game. Today, there are absolutely no downsides, now that a whole range...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 23, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
chronicles a poker player's journey through various phases of gameplay, from initial success and overconfidence to setbacks and self-doubt, ultimately emphasizing the importance of discipline, focus, and treating poker with respect to achieve consistent success
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 23, 2025 | Poker Psychology Strategies
in Texas Hold'em poker, you can't force an opponent to fold; instead, you can only make it more difficult for them to stay in the hand by influencing their choices, such as by raising the stakes, ultimately leaving the final decision to them
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 23, 2025 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the concept of the "Reverse ISF theorem" advises players to manipulate their opponents' actions by adjusting their own play style, aiming to make opponents play passively when the player has a weaker range and more aggressively when the player has a stronger range
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 23, 2025 | Poker Editorials
The most ruthless dictators have gathered in a casino owned by the biggest scumbag to play for a prize any dictator dreams of
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 23, 2025 | Live Poker Strategies
the way players stack their poker chips can offer valuable insights into their playing style, such as whether they are conservative or aggressive
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 23, 2025 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, Poker Tools
Our bankroll management calculator will tell you what buy-in level for cash games, SNGs, & MTTs you should play with your current bankroll!
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 23, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
challenges the common adage, asserting that while practice is essential, it's the quality of practice that truly matters, emphasizing that perfect practice leads to optimal performance and highlighting the importance of understanding and correcting mistakes outside of live play
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 23, 2025 | Featured Online Casino, Video Poker
Searching for a quick strategy guide to get some video poker tips? Read and study this page in full and I guarantee it will increase your video poker knowledge! If you can’t remember everything, that’s fine, use it for reference while you’re playing....
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 22, 2025 | Poker Editorials
Since the wave of online gambling legislation has hit the world, some countries have fared better than others and some are in very bad shape
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 22, 2025 | Poker Tools
FTR gave the app Poker Notes Live a closer look and yes we do recommend the app live poker players to improve their game!
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 22, 2025 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the dynamics of playing No Limit Hold'em games with an ante, explaining how the ante increases pot sizes and influences player strategies, and offers advice on how both loose and tight players can adapt to this format
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 22, 2025 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
author's journey from being a novice online poker player with frequent losses to gaining expertise and building a substantial bankroll, emphasizing the significance of learning from the FTR community
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 22, 2025 | Poker Rules
2-7 Lowball is a favorite among some of the most well-known poker professionals. Playing for low offers a refreshing change from standard high-hand poker. But before you can play, you must understand the rules and how to read your hand.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 22, 2025 | Poker Editorials
the distinctions between different tiers of poker players, emphasizing that top-tier players not only play mistake-free poker but also continuously adjust their strategies based on opponents' actions
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 22, 2025 | Poker Charts & Odds
table of Texas Hold'em starting hands, ranked by their Expected Value (EV) in a 2-player heads up game, with the statistics derived from millions of hand histories to calculate average profit in big bets
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 22, 2025 | Video Poker
Double Jackpot Poker is very closely based on the classic Jacks or Better but there are enough changes to make it worth reading up on. This video poker variant breaks down the Four-of-a-Kind holding into five different holdings, depending on the value of the cards...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 22, 2025 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
finding the right balance between playing too tightly and too loosely is crucial for success in poker, emphasizing that tracking software can assist but ultimately, adapting your strategy based on the game's dynamics is key
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 22, 2025 | Casino Articles & Guides
EChecks – When to Use Them, Why to Use Them, and How to Use Them For most online game players, one of the most difficult parts of establishing an account involves finding a deposit/funding option that works and is easy to use. Echeck Casinos have solved this...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 22, 2025 | Casino Articles & Guides
Paypal is the one of the largest and most-marketed e-wallets in the world. In the early days of online poker, Paypal was the preferred method of depositing and withdrawing funds for players worldwide. Up until 2002, they were the leading processor for Internet...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 21, 2025 | Slots
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by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 21, 2025 | Poker Rules
Crazy Pineapple is just like Texas Hold'em, but it has a fun twist! There are three hole cards, and after the flop, you choose and discard one. Due to the extra card, hands tend to be stronger than they would be in a normal Texas Hold'em game.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 21, 2025 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
strategies and considerations for playing drawing hands in poker, particularly focusing on the nuances of playing 8 or 9-out drawing hands, the implications of implied odds, the subtleties of straight draws versus flush draws, the tactic of the free card play, and the potential pitfalls of tainted outs
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 21, 2025 | Cash Game Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the distinction between equity and expected value in poker, emphasizing the importance of understanding how equity changes over the course of a hand and how future betting can impact overall expected value
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 21, 2025 | Poker Editorials
Poker can be challenging, especially if you are challenging yourself to go beyond your limits. These are the people who tried and succeeded
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 21, 2025 | Video Poker
Bonus Deuces Wild is much like its ancestor, Deuces Wild, but thanks to a few tweaks to the pay table, the potential returns from this game are notably improved! The main “bonus” feature is as follows, using Bovada Casino’s pay table as an example:...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 21, 2025 | Blackjack
Blackjack players face the house, not each other. Psychology and game theory do not come into play with blackjack unlike poker; instead it is all about mathematics. Computer simulations have been run to determine the optimal strategy to use in blackjack, and this is...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 21, 2025 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
the concept of Shania theory in poker, which emphasizes the importance of having a balanced range of hands when making bets, raises, or calls, thereby reducing the likelihood of making big mistakes and increasing the expected value (EV) of your plays
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 20, 2025 | Omaha Poker Strategy Articles
detailed analysis of a Pot Limit Omaha Hi-Lo hand played by Salsa4ever, discussing the strategic decisions made at each stage of the hand, from pre-flop to the river, with insights on betting patterns, hand strengths, and the implications of board texture
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 20, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Omaha Poker Strategy Articles, Poker Rules
As No Limit Hold'em continues to become tougher to beat, many players are turning to other games instead. In this article, we'll go over the rules and outline simple strategies to help get you started in non-Hold'em poker games. Pot Limit Omaha has become the most popular "other" game.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 20, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies
A reader-friendly, easy to understand explanation of game theory and its applications in poker. Explaining the differences between theoretical terms such as strategy, strategic options, domination and exploitation, the article teaches players how to use these principles to maximize their winnings.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 20, 2025 | MTT Poker Strategies
There are only a few situations in poker tournaments where small pocket pairs are valuable. You can try to set-mine if stacks are deep. If stacks are short, you may be able to go all-in with small pocket pairs and still have good equity against typical calling ranges.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 20, 2025 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
In this article, we'll look at a few examples of how to make EV calculations. Remember that the EV of a decision is equal to the sum of the EV each possible outcome. The EV of each outcome is equal to the product of the chance that it occurs and the winnings when it occurs.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 20, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies
We have four tactics here in this week's column that all players should learn about on a very high level.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 20, 2025 | Poker Charts & Odds
Pot odds are something that every poker player must become familiar with. You need to learn how to use the size of the pot, the size of the bet facing you and the number of outs you have to determine if you can profitably call. After you've mastered pot odds, move on to implied odds.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 20, 2025 | Live Poker Strategies
When playing live poker, you can get important tells on your opponents by carefully paying attention to their movements and actions. Whenever players seem to deliberately go out of their way to give you information, the actual information is usually the opposite of what they're trying to tell you.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 20, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
the concept of hand ranges in no-limit hold'em poker, emphasizing the importance of understanding and counting starting hand combinations, and provides exercises to help players practice this essential skill for analyzing hands and situations in the game
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 20, 2025 | Omaha Poker Strategy Articles
When playing Omaha Hi-Lo, it's important to play starting hands that play well for both the hi and lo halves of the pot. Sometimes, hi-only hands have value too. While learning to compare low hands can be tricky at first, we'll go over a few examples to make everything clear.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 20, 2025 | Poker Charts & Odds
detailed analysis of common flop odds in poker, specifically focusing on 8-out straight draws, and categorizes them into two types—TYPE-1 and TYPE-2—while offering mathematical probabilities for each scenario based on different types of connectors
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 20, 2025 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
argues that the game of No-Limit Hold'em has inherent design issues, particularly in cash games, where skilled players can find themselves handicapped when facing novices who buy-in for the minimum, rendering many of the skilled player's strategies ineffective
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 20, 2025 | MTT Poker Strategies
strategies for betting and checking in multi-table tournaments (MTT) poker, emphasizing the importance of situational awareness, pot odds, and exploiting opportunities while minimizing risks
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 20, 2025 | Video Poker
While video poker started with only one type of poker, today there are several different ways to play video poker. One type is Jacks or Better, a good game for beginners or anyone else to play at any time. There are also Joker’s Wild machines with standard 52-card...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 20, 2025 | Casino Articles & Guides
Skrill, formerly known as Moneybookers, is the biggest name in online gambling payment processors. They are the best deposit and withdrawal option for players living in countries where they do business. Skrill offers incredibly low fees, the convenience of using local...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 19, 2025 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
collection of strategic poker moves and plays, not originally created by the author, but compiled from various sources, offering tactics like the "Pushing all in" move, "Stop and Go," "Continuation Bet," and "Squeeze Play"
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 19, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies
We want to help you to boost your win-rates by fixing the six most common mistakes we see with new players by looking at their stats and hands.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 19, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
It's happened to all of us at one point or another. Even the great Phil Ivey went bust several times before hitting his stride. Rather than beating yourself up over it, take your bust-out as an opportunity to learn.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 19, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies, No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
If there's any better way to bring yourself out of a funk at the tables, I have yet to learn about it. Sometimes, playing a few less-than-premium hands can generate big wins and increase your level of play.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 19, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Poker Psychology Strategies
the importance of bankroll management, patience, pride, trusting reads, controlling tilt, adopting a tight preflop strategy, maintaining discipline, optimizing blind play, keeping detailed records, and ensuring that poker does not overshadow the significance of life itself
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 19, 2025 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, SNG Poker Strategy Articles
Basic heads-up SNG scenarios are often much more complicated than they seem, and game theory helps us to understand why.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 19, 2025 | Blackjack, Live Dealer Casinos
Live Dealer Blackjack Casinos host live dealer games where an actual person is dealing the cards. You can chat with them while you are waiting on your next hand. Casinos often encourage you to ask about Blackjack strategies or just talk about life in general. Chat it...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 18, 2025 | Cash Game Strategies
Hand combinations for no-limit 2-7 single draw are much more complicated than hold'em, but they can be made relatively easy with this method.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 18, 2025 | Poker Psychology Strategies
the significance of recognizing and avoiding tilt in poker, emphasizing the importance of taking breaks, understanding the emotional triggers, and implementing strategies to maintain optimal gameplay and mental well-being
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 18, 2025 | SNG Poker Strategy Articles
Disclaimer: This guide is based on my experiences of $10 Double or Nothing SNGs (DONs). Introduction This is a brief introduction to the ‘Double Or Nothing’ tournaments (DONs) that run on PokerStars. These are 10 man SNGs but with a flat payout...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 18, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies
the evolution of online poker since the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006, highlighting how the games have become more challenging due to an educated player base, the rise of multi-tabling, and the increased use of aggressive strategies
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 18, 2025 | Poker Charts & Odds
Expected value of hands played from the UTG position, the most difficult spot in Texas Holdem.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 18, 2025 | No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies
The article from Flop Turn River outlines the half-stack approach to No Limit Hold'em, detailing its advantages and drawbacks, and emphasizing the strategy's simplicity, the perception it creates among opponents, and the adjustments required when playing with a 40-60bb stack depth
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 18, 2025 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
several strategic poker plays that players should be familiar with before advancing to higher stakes, emphasizing the importance of understanding and effectively utilizing these plays to maximize profitability and outmaneuver opponents in various game situations
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 18, 2025 | Beginner Poker Strategies, Cash Game Strategies
Most people don't understand the relationship between inducing bluffs and value betting in the game of poker.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 18, 2025 | Casino Articles & Guides
Getting money onto online casinos using credit cards is usually quite problematic, but there are some very good online casino deposit methods, where withdrawing and depositing money online on gambling sites is easily done. One such method is using Online Casino Amex;...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 18, 2025 | Limit Hold’em Poker Strategies
the importance of disciplined play in Limit Holdem
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 18, 2025 | Poker Rules
Badugi is a weird, yet addictive, type of poker. You get four cards, and you have to try to make the lowest possible hand without repeating ranks or suits. There are three draws, so you have ample opportunity to get rid of cards you don't like.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 18, 2025 | Slots
There are both similarities and differences when playing online video slots compared to playing at a casino. Both have their pros and cons, but in general, playing at an internet casino is much more convenient, profitable, and fun. The biggest benefits to playing...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 18, 2025 | Featured Poker Strategy Articles, MTT Poker Strategies
insights on winning multi-table tournaments (MTTs) in poker, emphasizing the importance of patience, pacing, and various strategies like tight play in the early stages, emotional control, and playing within one's financial and emotional means
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 18, 2025 | Poker Psychology Strategies
insights into the subtle behavioral changes in poker players that give away their hand's strength, and features advice from five renowned poker professionals
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 18, 2025 | MTT Poker Strategies
Sometimes, it's valuable to go over your completed poker tournaments with a hand-history viewer to analyze spots that you are unsure about and identify errors in play. You can use a replayer that automatically cuts out hands that you folded preflop so that you can focus on the important hands.
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