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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

What is ur Credit Used for?

On FTR. What do you use credit for?

Started by ChokeOnMySho, 07-17-2009 03:16 AM
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07-17-2009 03:40 AM

AKs - you gotta see this hand

didn't get too much read on this villan, I was just basically playing my cards and played it according to what I learned here in FTR so ya thanks...

Started by venichhe, 07-16-2009 12:40 AM
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07-17-2009 03:32 AM

Folded JJ to an aggressive player.

I've played with this guy before and noticed he is very aggressive, always raising, but lately caught attention that this guy likes to re-raise me a...

Started by venichhe, 07-15-2009 07:43 PM
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07-16-2009 11:28 PM

Pocket 10s and OOP

This hand had me a little stumped last night. I had just sit down at this table so I've got no reads on anyone. Since it's 5nl, we can probably...

Started by tuuk2, 07-16-2009 12:11 PM
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07-16-2009 09:57 PM

Is this usual ?

Hi, Not a complete beginer here, played a bit online and play in some home games from time to time. I know some basic stuff and I'm ok at maths. ...

Started by h1ghf1ve, 07-15-2009 04:41 PM
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07-16-2009 07:08 PM

new to ftp

Name:venichhe Age:25 What do you play? Short Handed At what stakes do you play? 0.01/0.02 How long have you been playing? A few months Where do...

Started by venichhe, 07-15-2009 03:31 PM
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07-16-2009 01:56 PM

My 10th post. Lol.

Now that this is the 10th post, I can post HH converter output and I hope to learn from you people with the errors I make. Looking forward to the...

Started by venichhe, 07-15-2009 04:24 PM
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07-16-2009 07:42 AM

Reintroducing myself

Hi I just wanted to take a minute to reintroduce myself. I joinded FTR a year or so ago and read alot of posts especially the beginners digest which...

Started by nsml97, 07-14-2009 07:45 PM
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07-16-2009 07:33 AM

Newbie

Hi everyone, 1st time poster. Hey can we meet women in here too??? LOL

Started by mikem817, 07-14-2009 07:42 PM
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07-16-2009 07:30 AM

KJs limp or raise from cut off when theres a lot of limpers?

I would normally call that hand maybe call a raise if its just heads up but ya that was an attempt to steal and I didn't hit anything. what you...

Started by venichhe, 07-16-2009 12:35 AM
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07-16-2009 01:44 AM

I shoved and I got lucky

My read on the villan was that this guy was a loose player, had a wide range and was playing kind of foolishly. When I came on to the room he had...

Started by venichhe, 07-16-2009 12:16 AM
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07-16-2009 01:41 AM

Should I have bet on this flop?

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com UTG ($0.58) MP ($1.21) CO ($2.21) Hero...

Started by venichhe, 07-15-2009 04:25 PM
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07-15-2009 10:35 PM

[4NL 6MAX] TT with 1 overcard OOP

***** Hand History for Game 1730143372 ***** $4.00 NL Texas Hold'em - Wednesday, July 15, 10:58:36 2009 Table Erving (Real Money) Seat 10 is the...

Started by ReneSoufle, 07-15-2009 07:48 PM
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07-15-2009 10:17 PM

BoDog 500$ free roll 2x daily

check out the bodog NL poker tournament start at 2:40 and 9:40 great tournament to build a bank roll.

Started by , 07-15-2009 07:42 PM
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07-15-2009 07:42 PM

quick bank roll question

what is the easiest way to build a $20 dollar bank roll too a $100 one?

Started by mr.duvall25, 07-12-2009 01:05 AM
Replies: 63 Views: 3,044
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07-15-2009 07:08 PM

Couldn't find the search button - position

I wanted to search for playing in and out of position, but as you can see I didn't find the search button. Should I bet if I'm out of position or...

Started by venichhe, 07-15-2009 04:21 PM
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07-15-2009 04:39 PM

Missed a free ride to the WPT. Barely.

A local league plays as part of a regional league, where the championship sends one player to the WPT. I made it to the semi finals (I could only...

Started by groundhogdog, 07-15-2009 03:19 PM
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07-15-2009 04:05 PM

Comments: The Psychology of Losing

{RE: http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8435 } Wow, can't believe I read all of that. Definately one of the best post's I've...

Started by Aceofone, 03-12-2005 09:39 PM
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07-15-2009 03:38 PM

AA, OOP versus a solid player

Do I need to bet-fold the turn here? My play feels very weak-tight, but I feel very exploitable by betting OOP on the turn. Villain seems solid,...

Started by Nakamura, 07-15-2009 07:09 AM
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07-15-2009 10:23 AM

Alert 25NL Regs: If you see this guy SIT AT HIS TABLE.

He has been re upping all night constantly stacking off! This is hilarious. His name is Luiz_Viana1 PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (9...

Started by shysti, 06-04-2009 02:08 AM
Replies: 15 Views: 1,713
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07-15-2009 05:53 AM

TPTK Hand IP + a Reminder Why BRM is Important

Just value bet the river here? No real reads as villain has only played a few hands. I checked behind but then I thought if he hit the straight/flush...

Started by , 07-13-2009 11:54 PM
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07-15-2009 05:52 AM

Finally broke out of ABC poker

I dont know what happened. I was there being my usual "nitty" self and suddenly it just clicked. I know understand that you can play without premium...

Started by Stuventus, 07-14-2009 08:48 PM
Replies: 12 Views: 1,455
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07-15-2009 05:49 AM

Tilting players

Anybody else do this at all? I find it painfully easy to get Yanks to loosen up at $10nl. Nothing against them, (well, nearly) but their USA...

Started by Stuventus, 07-14-2009 10:22 AM
Replies: 18 Views: 1,246
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07-15-2009 04:02 AM

30k hands at 10nl up only 4buyins

Need help on my game. Getting a little frustrated with the fact that I have been playing so long and only showing 40 in profit was up 230 and now I...

Started by clvacva, 07-14-2009 01:22 AM
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07-14-2009 09:41 PM

Random thoughts from a Veteran Newb

I'm nowhere NEAR a great player. I make mistakes almost every session, I still tilt occasionally, I say out loud to myself "This is a clear fold...

Started by Percival, 07-12-2009 07:56 PM
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07-14-2009 08:37 PM

So I finally made $1K.....

It has taken me waaaay too long. For anyone interested, my main problems have been.... 1. My general crappyness 2. Lack of time (work /...

Started by kevster, 07-10-2009 08:46 PM
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07-14-2009 07:31 PM

PT3 database analysis

I know most of you, like me, do your game analysis after each session. Well, at least, i'm trying to do it after each session, to see how i played...

Started by pfsrs4, 07-14-2009 01:52 AM
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07-14-2009 12:55 PM

Introducing Myself

Hey guys, I just joined this forum and wanted to introduce myself. I look forward to learning and contributing. Cheers

Started by PaulinePArtyGirl, 07-13-2009 12:06 AM
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07-14-2009 12:46 PM

PLEASE NEED TIPS AND ADVICE ON BANKROLL MGT!!!!

Someone, Anyone. I consider my self a good poker player I final tabled a 5k 2.20 buyin w/ little over 5000ppl in there took in $75 and began to play...

Started by gchs34, 07-13-2009 02:59 PM
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07-13-2009 08:24 PM

Using notes for generalizations

I am attempting to keep better notes on players but most of my notes are very specific examples and I have troubles using them as...

Started by birdman417, 07-13-2009 02:04 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,250
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07-13-2009 07:53 PM

My Introduction/TPTK Q&A

Long-time reader, first-time poster. I've noticed there's a mix of people here that either give advice or take it. I'm definitely not qualified to be...

Started by , 07-12-2009 03:34 PM
Replies: 17 Views: 1,019
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07-13-2009 07:39 PM

Three KK hands ($10NL).

These are three KK hands from yesterday. Hand 1: Button was 42/7 over 69 hands. Do I just check the river or bet again? Checking seems to say I...

Started by Rage2100, 07-11-2009 01:36 PM
Replies: 12 Views: 1,340
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07-13-2009 05:27 PM

Definition of a nit?

What does it actually mean? I have trouble understanding posts when people say "...... if he is a total nit" "do this unless he is a nit" ...

Started by Stuventus, 07-13-2009 02:18 PM
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07-13-2009 03:35 PM

25NL AA facing turn donkbet on draw heavy board

No other reads, except that he's kind of fishy, and has minraised preflop the last 3-4 hands in a row. After villain's turn bet, he has ~$10 in his...

Started by BluffCheck, 07-11-2009 08:23 PM
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07-13-2009 01:40 PM

A sound bankroll for mixed 8-game, 6-handed on Pokerstars.

What would you guys think is apporpriate? I am thinking maybe 10 buyins. Too low? How many hands do you think I should play before moving up one...

Started by only_bridge, 07-13-2009 01:23 PM
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07-13-2009 01:40 PM

where to go now?

i have been playing for 10 months now and made some profit playing tourneys. every time i win a tourney i end up cashing out to pay a car bill. i...

Started by mr.duvall25, 07-11-2009 04:28 AM
Replies: 61 Views: 3,010
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07-13-2009 01:11 PM

good river call or not

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (7 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com MP1 ($45.60) MP2 ($6.75) CO ($4.45) Button...

Started by mr.duvall25, 07-11-2009 06:51 PM
Replies: 17 Views: 1,416
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07-13-2009 10:23 AM

aa

i lose most times i slow play should i jus t shove all inn

Started by skatebordkid, 07-13-2009 05:32 AM
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07-13-2009 10:16 AM

Apuestas minimas

¿Las apuestas mínimas tienen que ser superiores a las de la calle anterior según van pasando las calles? Es decir, la BB en el pre-flop es la apuesta...

Started by celes, 07-09-2009 02:31 PM
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07-13-2009 08:22 AM

NL10 - betting with QQ

No reads on UTG. Bet turn? River? Think i should've bet river, seeing as he should have bet turn if did he an A. Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em,...

Started by miniboss, 07-12-2009 01:15 PM
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07-12-2009 01:48 PM

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