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Sticky Thread Sticky: [Freerolls] Want to Maximize Your Chances of Winning That Freeroll?

Hey guys, We know a lot of you are here because you love the freerolls and money-added tournaments that FlopTurnRiver has to offer. Not only do we...

Started by spoonitnow, 09-11-2014 03:12 PM
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08-09-2023 08:21 AM

Sticky Thread Sticky: The Beginners Circle Digest

Welcome to the Beginners Circle! This forum is designed to help you to learn the basics of becoming a winning poker player. This thread is the...

Started by spoonitnow, 09-28-2014 12:38 PM
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09-28-2014 12:38 PM

Sticky Thread Sticky: Don't Forget About the SSNL Forum!

Hey guys, Previously on FTR, the Beginners Circle was the place for all micro-stakes discussion. However, because of the nature of today's games...

Started by spoonitnow, 09-11-2014 03:04 PM
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09-11-2014 03:04 PM

Question about HEM Graph

I noticed that on my graph my non-showdown winnings is where the majority of my winnings come from and my showdown winnings are where the bulk of my...

Started by rtcannon, 07-25-2009 05:48 AM
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07-25-2009 03:12 PM

18345 Hands at 2NL up for review

Hi guys, I've been here for 2 or so years, mostly lurking, reading, learning, but unfortunately I don't post much. Anywho I finally decided to turn...

Started by housefish17, 07-23-2009 11:21 PM
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07-25-2009 12:56 PM

How many is enough?

How many hands is enough to determine if you are beating a particular level? I have 10K hands now at 10NL FR, but my graph looks filled with...

Started by Nakamura, 07-23-2009 07:30 PM
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07-25-2009 04:57 AM

Comments: You Cannot Make Someone Fold

{Comments on http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=68367 } Wow, that was one seriously awesome post. :clap:

Started by TylerK, 03-15-2005 11:03 AM
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07-24-2009 05:24 PM

Comments: The Newbie Circle of Death

{Comments on http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=9214 } Great post!

Started by aokrongly, 03-28-2005 04:32 PM
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07-24-2009 04:26 PM

JQ Beginner Hand

Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (6 handed) - Full-Tilt Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com saw flop | saw showdown CO ($2.08) Button...

Started by redih, 07-23-2009 04:56 PM
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07-24-2009 04:03 PM

3-betting with JJ (10NL)

This guy is an unknown and I only have about 10 on him. My stats say he's played a one or two hands, but I don't recall them. Should we 3-bet in...

Started by Nakamura, 07-19-2009 07:08 AM
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07-24-2009 02:44 PM

QQ - Preflop All-In call

Playing 5NL had $4.75 raise 3x BB. Fold around to a player who has played 20 hands and has shoved twice already. They bought in for $1 min @ table....

Started by Sam62, 07-24-2009 10:51 AM
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07-24-2009 02:42 PM

TT hand how to play?

I apologize for not using the soft (somehow does not work with me, thus posting manualy). Also, I do not use any tracking software and therefore have...

Started by optimists, 07-23-2009 04:47 AM
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07-24-2009 04:39 AM

25nl decent hand vs pretty tight reg/tough board OOP

Reg-caller is 16/13 over like 130. Opener is loose and sucks, not a monkey, or nit just obviously doesn't know basic hand strength/odds etc....

Started by Nobody~~, 07-22-2009 09:55 PM
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07-24-2009 04:00 AM

HEY POKERITOS, I'M READY TO PLAY SOME POKER AND WIN!!!

So Im surfing the web trying to find a good forum to make some friends, foes and have lots of competition on the tables, I think I found the right...

Started by 6thsens3, 07-24-2009 02:33 AM
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07-24-2009 03:08 AM

HEY POKERITOS, I'M READY TO PLAY SOME POKER AND WIN!!!

So Im surfing the web trying to find a good forum to make some friends, foes and have lots of competition on the tables, I think I found the right...

Started by 6thsens3, 07-24-2009 02:15 AM
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07-24-2009 02:22 AM

Hello guys and gals. I'm CMac...

and its a pleasure to meet you folks from FTR. Im new to poker and this site and it looks like a good place for info and insider tips and tricks....

Started by CMac29, 07-21-2009 12:52 PM
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07-24-2009 01:22 AM

donk potodds question

I've read alot articles about potodds on the internet, but something I never seem find is a quick way to figure out if you're draw is +EV. Sure you...

Started by inV1NCEble, 07-22-2009 06:47 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 731
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07-23-2009 04:45 PM

when betting is better than calling

just looking for some input on my figuring here, whether i made some errors and if theres a simplified equation to use on the fly that works for some...

Started by langaan, 07-23-2009 02:39 PM
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07-23-2009 03:33 PM

HEY DUDES!!

What an awesomen place this seems to exchange experiences, advice and tips to evolve in my game!! Great, hope to hear from y'all!!

Started by celes, 07-23-2009 10:56 AM
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07-23-2009 02:51 PM

erm opinions needed

I guess I was beat, but I need to improve my betting sizes or something, maybe I shouldnt of checked the turn? Opinions please. I think I buggered...

Started by chriz01, 07-22-2009 05:48 PM
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07-23-2009 01:40 PM

10NL: AA OOP turn c/r AI goot?

Villain is 36/9/5.8. No specific reads except he's really aggro on all streets, likes to pot bet everything. My plan on the turn if the flush draw...

Started by Gobbatino, 07-22-2009 03:04 PM
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07-23-2009 01:38 PM

session review, warning, very long post...

Ok, here's a post-session review of today's short session (just over 1k hands). I think that there is value in doing a thorough review once in a...

Started by daven, 07-22-2009 07:15 PM
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07-23-2009 08:25 AM

Live vs. online

I have a friend that is just about to start playing online. he plays a lot live but is new to online poker. he plays 2/5 NL at the Hard Rock in Tampa...

Started by Deuce Blue, 06-25-2009 11:18 AM
Replies: 23 Views: 1,612
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07-23-2009 04:44 AM

daven rant

The obsession with loose and tight and aggressive and passive and 3-betting more or a (wtf!?) polarised 4-betting range or whatever is flavour of the...

Started by daven, 07-20-2009 04:17 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,191
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07-22-2009 05:41 PM

Whats up y'all?

This look interesting,so far. If there's anyone else here, let me know. Oh, and yes I'm a real person LOL. Bye,

Started by BlueHornet, 07-17-2009 06:39 PM
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07-22-2009 05:38 PM

on AllIn Expected Value - another daven rant

People who spend too much time complaining about running bad need to sort their shit out. If you're a true 3ptBB/100 winner then you can run bad on...

Started by daven, 07-22-2009 06:41 AM
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07-22-2009 03:47 PM

6 bi day then this!

Just a little whining I guess. I played 2500 hands today and was really really excited about how I was doing. I was really focused and playing...

Started by HarleyGuy13, 07-22-2009 01:08 AM
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07-22-2009 12:15 PM

How much would you wager on KK preflop?

Let's say you sit in BB with KK, someone raises in front of you, you re-raise, he pushes. Opponent seems to be a good, tight player. Is this a...

Started by only_bridge, 07-20-2009 11:44 AM
Replies: 28 Views: 1,916
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07-21-2009 08:53 PM

25NL Middle two facing River c/r

Ok, villain is unknown, my first few hands at table. I'm obviously bluff catching, OR if we assume he's capable of slowplaying on this very drawy...

Started by Nobody~~, 07-19-2009 10:40 PM
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07-19-2009 11:59 PM

[4NL 6MAX] TPTK IP 3-way

***** Hand History for Game 1731154924 ***** $4.00 NL Texas Hold'em - Thursday, July 16, 03:49:53 2009 Table Foxglove (Real Money) Seat 5 is the...

Started by ReneSoufle, 07-16-2009 12:54 PM
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07-19-2009 02:43 PM

KK at SB after 8 folds

Full Tilt Poker Game #13477544070: $100 Latin America Freeroll (99539375), Table 57 - 60/120 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:17:31 ET - 2009/07/18 ***...

Started by Jadiel, 07-18-2009 10:22 PM
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07-19-2009 02:39 PM

25nl, Unknown, what's his river b/c range?

Villain is unknown <10 hands, but 1/2 stacked and his flat certainly argue that he's most likely bad. Fairly stnd open I think, seems like a decent...

Started by Nobody~~, 07-18-2009 08:02 AM
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07-19-2009 01:38 PM

The Odds Calculator

How can you use this? If the only cards u know is urs. Say im sitting at a table. 5 players in the hand i have ace/king how can i figure my...

Started by ChokeOnMySho, 07-18-2009 03:57 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 709
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07-19-2009 01:49 AM

rivered set on soaking wet board facing raise from unknown

villain is like 20/15 over 15 hands but is a complete unknown. like all of his post flop stats say N/A. this is a spot where i was pretty lost on...

Started by surviva316, 07-17-2009 03:47 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 807
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07-18-2009 03:35 PM

Hitting, TPTK in position (10NL)

I don't have a lot of hands on the villain here, but it seems like he maybe be a c-betting monkey (he has raised and c-bet every hand he has played...

Started by Nakamura, 07-18-2009 09:38 AM
Replies: 8 Views: 735
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07-18-2009 03:07 PM

10NL Holdem need advice :)

Please tell me if I played this hand correctly. Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (6 handed) - Party-Poker Converter Tool from flopturnriver...

Started by stardustakos, 07-18-2009 10:54 AM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,060
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07-18-2009 12:41 PM

5nl - TT facing turn re-raise w/ one overcard on board

Villain 1 is 93/37/2.7 over 60 doesn’t fold pf but folded to my cbets when I played a couple against him. In general he seemed passive (lots of...

Started by Vinland, 07-16-2009 10:24 AM
Replies: 12 Views: 1,074
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07-18-2009 08:08 AM

Baby Flush Draw hits on paired board

The villain who posted in MP is 20/10/<1 over like 20 hands and hasn't shown anything down. villain in the BB is 30/9/2.3 over 50 hands. in other...

Started by surviva316, 07-17-2009 04:18 PM
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07-18-2009 07:45 AM

20k 6max hands, Stat Review

i've never done one of these, so i might as well get in on the action. Being down 3 BI's UTG is pretty terrible. KK+ has run into sets...

Started by surviva316, 07-17-2009 12:52 PM
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07-17-2009 03:50 PM

Where do i go?

To find a guide about playing short staked at 1c/2c tables. Like what hands should i call on/bet on and all that.... Or at SnG's in freerolls....

Started by ChokeOnMySho, 07-17-2009 02:08 AM
Replies: 5 Views: 749
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07-17-2009 11:58 AM

25NL 2 overs + nut flush draw standard spot?

I don't normally take a line like this, but I've been adjusting my game and trying new things. I've seen coaches do this in several FR videos with...

Started by BluffCheck, 07-16-2009 06:44 PM
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07-17-2009 11:43 AM

300bb deep flopped boat line check

villain is 38/4/4 and had been betting and reraising a fair bit getting people to fold otherwise hadn't seen him actually showdown with crap except a...

Started by Keith, 07-17-2009 03:47 AM
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07-17-2009 11:41 AM

Any tips on microstakes?

I suck, even at microstakes.. I know alot about poker, I often read advanced stategy-articles, I am good at math,I try to play alot of hands and I...

Started by inV1NCEble, 07-15-2009 04:39 PM
Replies: 17 Views: 1,239
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07-17-2009 04:35 AM

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