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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

Why are jacks so hard to play?

The opponent is pretty tight player, but very aggressive postflop. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool...

Started by ArcadianRock, 04-15-2009 04:45 PM
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04-15-2009 07:52 PM

Tens in position but facing small bets on every street

Let me first say that i KNOW that i didn't play this right. This is more of a general question about a situation i see quite often. I have a hand...

Started by surviva316, 04-15-2009 02:57 PM
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04-15-2009 07:40 PM

2 Hand historys for Review :)

My first hand historys posted both happend moments ago Hand 1: was wondering what to do preflop reriase like i did or just call or what? i tied...

Started by T-Rex, 04-14-2009 09:31 PM
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04-15-2009 07:24 PM

Split pair after untraditional post flop play from villain

villain is around 30/ten (goin' off memory). i believe that small betting on paired boards is one place that donkeys have actually merged there...

Started by surviva316, 04-15-2009 04:32 PM
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04-15-2009 06:10 PM

Flopped set on Two Toned board, behind bet and raise

I know that this is a pretty standard dream situation, but maximizing value seems tricky to me here (and i've been in it quite a few times,...

Started by surviva316, 04-14-2009 11:07 PM
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04-15-2009 03:26 PM

Hello from the California CRAZYBEAR

I just realized that I have not introduced myself You don’t know how refreshing it is to find a Forum that has some sound basic rules and Players...

Started by CRAZYBEAR22, 04-15-2009 02:04 PM
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04-15-2009 02:04 PM

grinding questions

ok ive been on a couple week grind now, starting with a 22$ stake, i played 10-15 tbls of 2nl intil i was about 50$...(awful brm i know.)....i then...

Started by smitts187, 04-14-2009 11:44 AM
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04-15-2009 01:57 PM

Poker and the Self - The Karma Yoga of NLHE

There are two kinds of poker players, well, let's say there are: 1. The emotional 2. The scientific The first is more commonly found in the...

Started by wonderland, 04-15-2009 10:32 AM
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04-15-2009 12:13 PM

Which play play???

I my first deposit with Pokerstars made and am now uncertainly which I at the best one play should? Could any player betray a few hints? Owing to ALL...

Started by JasonVohees, 04-14-2009 06:17 PM
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04-15-2009 09:28 AM

25NL - AJ with nut flush and gutshot draws

I open from MP and BB calls. I cbet flop and fishy villain 73/45 check raises. What's my play...do I call the $1.20 and see the turn cheap or 3bet or...

Started by FriskyPirate, 04-14-2009 11:45 PM
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04-15-2009 09:14 AM

is it better to semi bluff or check call?

ive been in alot of situations which end up being shituations where i will flop a nut straight or nut flush draw with several limpers in the hand...

Started by froggie53088, 04-14-2009 05:11 AM
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04-15-2009 07:35 AM

Current state of Poker?

Hi everyone. I've been out of the game for about a year, I think. I was hoping that Party and the like might be open to US players by now, but I see...

Started by grnydrowave2, 04-14-2009 08:00 PM
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04-15-2009 03:41 AM

AQ o/s facing turn raise on A high board

Wasn't sure if I was supposed to bet or check the turn OOP. Also, do we fold now? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars...

Started by caddie444, 04-04-2009 12:19 AM
Replies: 28 Views: 2,361
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04-15-2009 02:33 AM

OMG anyone

hello, i currently have 0.09c in my bankroll on poker stars and was wondering could anyone shout me that 0.01c so i can do something my username...

Started by mitchy40, 04-15-2009 01:58 AM
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04-15-2009 02:24 AM

The Right Thing???

Both the UTG and Button were very very very laggy. I knew 1 of them would have called any reraise by me, except an all in. PokerStars No-Limit...

Started by RoyalProdigy, 04-13-2009 10:36 PM
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04-14-2009 11:51 PM

Want to Get Better-Go to School and Learn to be Patient

We all get tired of bad beats and when we lose the excuse we find is that the other player(s) were Donks or the cards were BAD. I am here to say that...

Started by CRAZYBEAR22, 04-14-2009 06:08 AM
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04-14-2009 11:33 PM

Password leaked?

I'm guessing the password for the freeroll got leaked for PS tonight since there are over 1000 people playing it now with dozens more every minute. ...

Started by ArcadianRock, 04-14-2009 07:14 PM
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04-14-2009 09:42 PM

AA paired board line check

$0.02/$0.05 No Limit Holdem 6 players Converted at weaktight.com Stacks: UTG ($5.40) UTG+1 ($5.38) Hero (CO) ($5.00) BTN ($5.24) SB ...

Started by machine1984, 04-13-2009 08:23 PM
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04-14-2009 09:30 PM

Poll Poll: Main Event: Does a Pro Win?

Over the past few years the amateurs have got the best of the pros. Can the pros ever win it again.

Started by 999999999, 04-14-2009 06:30 PM
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04-14-2009 08:42 PM

Play Freerolls much?

Pokerstars offers the best freerolls around. Each week you can qualify for a $2000 freeroll by playing in the daily astronomer freerolls. If you...

Started by 999999999, 04-14-2009 06:40 PM
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04-14-2009 08:41 PM

Getting Started: Building your bankroll

I once knew a guy who played online poker 16 hours a day. He played about 10 tables at a time all SnG with a range of 18-45 players. He figured out...

Started by 999999999, 04-14-2009 07:42 PM
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04-14-2009 08:35 PM

What's the world record for length of time for playing poker

I once played for 12 hours straight.

Started by ned123, 04-14-2009 08:23 PM
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04-14-2009 08:26 PM

How to Become a Better Poker Player!

Play less hands and don't bluff

Started by 999999999, 04-14-2009 06:54 PM
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04-14-2009 08:16 PM

How do you deal with Home Game Invites?

When you are invited to play at a home game do you ask about the stakes and the games that are going to be played at the game before deciding whether...

Started by kardmania, 03-13-2009 10:48 PM
Replies: 37 Views: 1,797
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04-14-2009 07:44 PM

Proof that TAG doesn't mean good (for wonderland)

Villain is 20/20/2.5 TAG I guess he thought I was bluffing PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.50 BB (5 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from...

Started by , 04-10-2009 11:43 AM
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04-14-2009 03:28 PM

2 rather interesting spots today

Hand1: Villain is running at 30/7/1. He's l/c from the SB before with QQ. And I wasn't quite sure what to take the overbet as apart from the fact...

Started by DaD01ng, 04-14-2009 06:47 AM
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04-14-2009 03:07 PM

new member 2 ftr

like to say hey 2 everyone looking foward 2 making new friends

Started by lookatit, 04-14-2009 12:54 PM
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04-14-2009 02:53 PM

are all donks consistent donks?

Im still playing 5$ max tables im running 3 or 4 at a time tryin to get my BR into the hundreds. I try to watch each table as much as possible and...

Started by froggie53088, 04-08-2009 05:06 AM
Replies: 24 Views: 1,316
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04-14-2009 02:32 PM

Hey, New to FTR

Just saying hey and good luck at the felts!

Started by RightMeow, 04-14-2009 02:23 PM
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04-14-2009 02:23 PM

donks and atc players

:? I play alot1/2 limit and nol whats a good bankroll on nl

Started by lookatit, 04-14-2009 12:34 PM
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04-14-2009 12:38 PM

Reasons why 2pair should beat 3 of a kind.

Throughout my poker career i have often been reminded that three of a kind beats 2pair. But why i ask you? Listed below are the reasons that i...

Started by RoyalStraight, 07-10-2006 07:25 PM
Replies: 62 Views: 4,195
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04-14-2009 12:32 PM

presentation

i' m 42 years old playing no limit holdem playing on pokerstar i have no bankroll or a less one about 2 dollars on my account i want to start...

Started by THEBRAIN001, 04-14-2009 06:34 AM
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04-14-2009 12:20 PM

Hello Fellow Members...

I am relatively new at [laying online poker and was wondering what a good strategy for playing would be ie. what cards I should and should not play...

Started by x2006nzl, 04-14-2009 10:43 AM
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04-14-2009 10:43 AM

i have no idea what i'm doing post-flop 75% of the time-help

ok, this is the first hand i've posted here. i'm starting to get a bit more comfortable with pre-flop decisions, but post-flop is where i get nailed....

Started by flintyglint, 04-08-2009 02:12 PM
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04-14-2009 09:53 AM

MicroStakes overbets

I am still trying to figure out the large overbets that I see fairly regularly at the micro stakes level. Most of the time they don't have the nuts,...

Started by beingUndude, 04-13-2009 05:39 PM
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04-14-2009 09:25 AM

winning

:wink: i win my first 0.30$ on pokerstar sit & go wouah i hope i win again :oops:

Started by THEBRAIN001, 04-14-2009 06:58 AM
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04-14-2009 06:58 AM

AA Ain't What it Use to Be, More then Ever You have to Play

Sooooooooooooooooo..... You look down and there they are; AA as your starting hand. According to the odds you will win with AA 80% to 90% of the time...

Started by CRAZYBEAR22, 04-14-2009 06:06 AM
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04-14-2009 06:55 AM

Looks like we're moving up (and down) again

So I moved up to 25NL just a few weeks ago and beat it for 4.8 ptbb over 18k hands. During this time i got my roll to 1k (yeahhhh four digitz ) ...

Started by AFchung, 04-10-2009 09:46 AM
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04-14-2009 03:48 AM

Thanks Spenda - Started new table

Spenda said start new tables, so I did. Agro boy joins up and it's raise/raise/me-fold for several hands. He shows down 43o in a 3bet pot. The hand...

Started by Robb, 04-12-2009 02:56 AM
Replies: 23 Views: 1,276
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04-14-2009 12:24 AM

Am I too nitty?

Hand 1: Villain just sat down so no reads. I don't see myself beating many hands. Cake Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (6 handed) - Cake-Poker...

Started by chrisa, 04-11-2009 11:50 AM
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04-14-2009 12:05 AM

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