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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

AK line check vs aggro sb

$0.02/$0.05 No Limit Holdem 5 players Converted at weaktight.com Stacks: UTG ($6.33) Hero (CO) ($5.00) BTN ($3.31) SB ($5.28) BB ...

Started by machine1984, 04-13-2009 08:25 PM
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04-13-2009 10:22 PM

proof that online poker is NOT rigged

I thought I would post about this, for every beginner who sees a few bad beats and suckouts and assumes that online poker is rigged. I have been...

Started by LawDude, 04-10-2009 03:40 PM
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04-13-2009 09:34 PM

fold after the flop? - $2nl full ring

sunk a many a bb into this hand. should i have folded at the flop? i figured i had eight outs and was worth going for it. any other feedback is...

Started by flintyglint, 04-13-2009 08:00 AM
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04-13-2009 07:39 PM

Is multi-tabling necessary for a decent win rate?

So I'm still fairly new to online poker - been playing about 2 months now - but I think my game is progressing pretty well. I've also been playing in...

Started by flyingtriangle, 04-13-2009 12:49 AM
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04-13-2009 07:19 PM

Micro NLH Buyins...Min, max or somewhere in between?

I haven't come across anything about this in the noob stickies so I thought I would ask. When buying into a cash table, do I need to be using the...

Started by scotladd, 04-13-2009 11:57 AM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,781
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04-13-2009 03:41 PM

When to complete SB?

Here's another place that confuses the heck out of me. When is it right to complete the small blind with limpers? I thought maybe suited cards or...

Started by ArcadianRock, 04-13-2009 01:38 PM
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04-13-2009 02:22 PM

Could be yours

Hey everyone i just wanted to offer a free pokerstars table. My way of saying thanks to all FTR members for all of their advice and helping my game...

Started by RoyalProdigy, 04-12-2009 11:43 AM
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04-13-2009 01:12 PM

AKo in small blind with limpers

I don't necessarily have a hand to show, but how would you play this? AKo in small blind with limpers. First to act, but probably the strongest...

Started by ArcadianRock, 04-12-2009 11:44 PM
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04-13-2009 11:19 AM

Microstakes grinding prop bets, anyone?

The basic idea is something like 10k hands @ the micros - whoever has the biggest bb/100 at the end wins. I think this might create some...

Started by oskar, 04-12-2009 08:26 AM
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04-12-2009 10:11 PM

One hand I'm unsure about... [$2NL 6MAX]

Villain is 35/5. Seen him stack off with TPNK. Yes, I realise my turn raise should have started off at like 8-10c iPoker No-Limit Hold'em,...

Started by AdamThePirate, 04-12-2009 05:20 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,078
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04-12-2009 09:52 PM

First 1000 hands at 10NL

ok , so I just finished my session at 10NL FR and checked my stats on poker tracker and was amused to see that I had done 1000 hands and the net...

Started by Keith, 04-09-2009 08:37 PM
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04-12-2009 01:58 PM

KQ turn decision?

$0.02/$0.05 No Limit Holdem 5 players Stacks: UTG ($3.23) CO ($3.79) BTN ($5.41) Hero (SB) ($5.00) BB ($1.76)

Started by machine1984, 04-11-2009 02:47 PM
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04-12-2009 12:25 AM

a poker god just wispered in our ears he busted draw.

sadly we don't have the gonads to call with j high but what is the ev of a call in this spot if we assume leroy the poker god is a good guy and not a...

Started by littleogre, 04-07-2009 10:10 AM
Replies: 30 Views: 1,310
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04-11-2009 11:22 PM

KJ flop line

$0.02/$0.05 No Limit Holdem 5 players Stacks: UTG ($5.46) Hero (CO) ($5.97) BTN ($4.50) SB ($2.58) BB ($4.74)

Started by machine1984, 04-11-2009 02:39 PM
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04-11-2009 10:46 PM

KK monotone board flop decision

$0.02/$0.05 No Limit Holdem 6 players Converted at weaktight.com Stacks: UTG ($16.71) Hero (UTG+1) ($5.51) CO ($5.89) BTN ($4.50) SB ...

Started by machine1984, 04-11-2009 03:05 PM
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04-11-2009 09:15 PM

QQ sure is owning me

Before replying 'standard' is my raise sizing a little bit too big? Even with top pair I think i may be putting a bit too much pressure on my...

Started by AFchung, 04-10-2009 01:11 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 921
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04-11-2009 02:06 PM

How's my line here

Villain 30/20/2 over small sample, that's why I called this OP PF. Flop: I didn't think he's checking behind flop with a king after his 3-bet PF....

Started by tyrn, 04-10-2009 04:12 AM
Replies: 6 Views: 785
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04-11-2009 12:59 PM

Villain donks pot size

This was in the first half hour of my two hour session so I can't remember specific reads. However, BB has been playing a lot of hands and donk...

Started by chrisa, 04-11-2009 09:34 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 839
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04-11-2009 12:44 PM

QQ BvB

Villain is 17/3. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.50 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com saw flop SB ($70.50)...

Started by AFchung, 04-10-2009 01:10 PM
Replies: 24 Views: 1,216
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04-11-2009 12:11 AM

Few Hands from NL 25

1: villian is standard tag - 21/19 with a steal of 42 over ~150 hands flop call was a missclick... No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (5 handed) -...

Started by humanfugitive, 04-10-2009 01:15 PM
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04-10-2009 11:53 PM

Nit it up or gamboool?

No reads on either opponents PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.50 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com saw flop ...

Started by AFchung, 04-10-2009 01:17 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 742
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04-10-2009 05:58 PM

QQ on another bad board

Villain is bad, 46/11. Overcalls and flats 3bets with questionable hands (AJo) Thoughts on this hand? Should I c/f turn? PokerStars No-Limit...

Started by AFchung, 04-10-2009 01:07 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 748
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04-10-2009 04:38 PM

AA $5NL good line?

Villain's 4th hand at the table, so no read. Obviously this is standard up to the turn, but is a check better on the turn here, and what do you think...

Started by nickthefool, 04-10-2009 05:36 AM
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04-10-2009 02:34 PM

Not getting paid for trips!

Ok, so I had PP on 2 tables simultaneously, flopped sets on both, than got paid somewhat disappointingly. Too strong? PS No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02...

Started by Dash, 04-09-2009 12:56 AM
Replies: 27 Views: 1,803
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04-10-2009 12:43 PM

How many Games at the same time is optimal?

Personally when it starts to feel like I work I know its time to sit out or go kamikaze. How much tolerance do you have for the player who you...

Started by kardmania, 04-10-2009 11:50 AM
Replies: 1 Views: 728
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04-10-2009 11:55 AM

The leap from 5nl to 10nl

So i just decided to 'take a shot' at 10nl. thought i'd just do one table and focus on it. Thing is, the first noticable difference is that...

Started by wonderland, 04-05-2009 12:14 PM
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04-10-2009 10:16 AM

AK against super nit

11/6 over decent sample PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.50 BB (8 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com saw flop SB...

Started by AFchung, 04-08-2009 06:22 PM
Replies: 44 Views: 2,629
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04-10-2009 03:47 AM

question

whats the best way to build up a bankroll from zero. .i am trying the freerolls right nowand when i get some bank, i try out some ring games or a...

Started by pokerjimi, 04-09-2009 08:09 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 685
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04-10-2009 12:29 AM

25k hands, positional stats (10nl FR)

I don't think I've ever posted positional stats before, but I feel like doing it now for some reason lol. I have Poker Copilot (its a Mac...

Started by dranger7070, 04-09-2009 01:25 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 877
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04-10-2009 12:01 AM

A couple 10nl FR hands.

First hand at the table, so obviously no reads. I led the flop for obvious reasons. The turn I check behind just in case he was drawing for a bigger...

Started by dranger7070, 04-07-2009 05:37 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,086
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04-09-2009 10:44 PM

Banging my head,

This may be a stupid question, but would like to hear some feedback. I play usually two days a week live, 400nl and do quite well every week. Have...

Started by dutch96, 04-07-2009 08:15 AM
Replies: 38 Views: 2,278
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04-09-2009 07:48 PM

Poll Poll: Should online Poker be Legal interesting results

Intelligence Report Contributors: Lyric Wallwork Winik and Matt Bushlow Publication Date: 05/11/2008 GOVERNMENT WATCH Thank you for voting! Yes...

Started by kardmania, 03-13-2009 11:14 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 892
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04-09-2009 07:18 PM

20 NL HE, Overpair hand

Please critique my play. Villain was 29/18/6 over 30 hands, not much intel. I thought I might be playing against a set so I just called down as I...

Started by dtamburin, 04-09-2009 10:56 AM
Replies: 2 Views: 760
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04-09-2009 04:12 PM

Good Value?

I was wondering about the size of my betting on this hand. Villain is 46/11. I half pot bet flop because it was a dry board. Half pot on turn...

Started by tyrn, 04-08-2009 02:32 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 874
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04-09-2009 04:07 PM

post-flop thinking falls apart again

here's another hand where i get totally confused post-flop. any comments are welcome. iPoker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (10 handed) - iPoker...

Started by flintyglint, 04-08-2009 02:29 PM
Replies: 14 Views: 911
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04-09-2009 10:34 AM

Poll Poll: Video for micro grinders

Since PlayToWin asked me to do one, I've been thinking about it and bought the recording software. I just want to hold a poll to see what stakes (2nl...

Started by dranger7070, 04-06-2009 03:35 AM
Replies: 24 Views: 1,505
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04-09-2009 12:32 AM

How to post HH's?

Which conversion leaves out URL's for <10 post n00bs?

Started by Dash, 04-09-2009 12:16 AM
Replies: 2 Views: 712
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04-09-2009 12:30 AM

Getting donked into with marginal top pair [$10nl 6-max]

This is an interesting hand that has sort of baffled me every time I look at it. This was awhile ago, a month perphaps. This was Villains second...

Started by Micro2Macro, 04-08-2009 06:42 AM
Replies: 10 Views: 1,206
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04-08-2009 09:55 PM

ughhhh need play chips for HU bracket. anyone help?

Sorry mods, but I'm lost on how else to get these but to ask. I never thought to check my play chip totals and carroters and I are planning to go...

Started by jjbish, 04-08-2009 04:30 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 886
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04-08-2009 09:43 PM

How often do cards come up?

I'm terrible at math but how often does AA, KK, QQ, AKs, come up?

Started by ArcadianRock, 04-08-2009 05:13 PM
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04-08-2009 06:01 PM

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