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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	Replies: 17 Views: 66,996	Last Post By Moritz Fischer View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 08-09-2023 08:21 AM
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	Replies: 0 Views: 33,537	Last Post By spoonitnow View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-28-2014 12:38 PM
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	Replies: 0 Views: 31,910	Last Post By spoonitnow View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-11-2014 03:04 PM
Three Common Misconceptions I've got something fun for you guys to think about. A conversation with a friend led to some of these misconceptions being brought up. I'm going to... Started by spoonitnow, 02-18-2013 01:35 PM	Replies: 2 Views: 867	Last Post By Pascal View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-19-2013 09:04 AM
10nl AQs BU Poker Stars, $0.05/$0.10 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6 Players SB: $10.92 (109.2 bb) BB: $10.47 (104.7 bb) UTG: $5 (50 bb) MP: $4.45 (44.5 bb) CO:... Started by mondayscool, 02-15-2013 01:24 PM	Replies: 11 Views: 1,586	Last Post By mondayscool View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-18-2013 12:16 PM
QTs squeeze? Poker Stars, $0.05/$0.10 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6 Players BTN: $9.32 (93.2 bb) - 48/26, 0/1 fold to 3b Hero (SB): $12.49 (124.9 bb) BB: $10 (100... Started by mondayscool, 02-13-2013 12:47 PM	Replies: 14 Views: 1,128	Last Post By mondayscool View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-18-2013 12:19 AM
[5NL] KQo, IP, standard spot? Villain is 36/29/12 (3bet) through 58 hands. 75% cbet, no reads. PokerStars - $0.05 NL (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players Hand converted by... Started by Cobra_1878, 02-17-2013 11:25 AM	Replies: 8 Views: 1,140	Last Post By MadMojoMonkey View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-17-2013 09:10 PM
Weird line from supernit. What is his range? UTG is 15/8 after 60 hands. Ive been playing with him an hour and haven't seen him get out of line at all. Button is 79/14 megawhale, and the... Started by Pelion, 02-16-2013 06:00 PM	Replies: 12 Views: 1,298	Last Post By Hoopy View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-17-2013 03:25 PM
Overpair + OESD, call or shove? ($4NL) I've been playing a fairly loose-aggro player for about 100 hands; nothing too fancy, no big reads. He's ~25/15/2.0 and he's got position on me and... Started by rowhousepd, 02-15-2013 05:45 AM	Replies: 5 Views: 1,168	Last Post By daviddem View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-15-2013 03:48 PM
Pissy Little Donk Bets @ Les Micros - WTF? Anyone have any insight into what people are trying acheive when they donk the flop with a min-bet or 2x minbet? mebbe some of you have seen this... Started by DoubleJ, 02-10-2013 03:37 PM	Replies: 15 Views: 2,133	Last Post By Pascal View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-14-2013 05:48 PM
2nl - Unsure if logic is sound Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (5 handed) - Full Tilt Converter Tool from http://www.flopturnriver.com Button ($1.71) SB ($1.15) BB ($2)... Started by Savy, 02-13-2013 11:21 AM	Replies: 16 Views: 1,726	Last Post By Icanhastreebet View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-14-2013 02:21 PM
Anybody interested in a thread on The Theory of Poker? So i'm getting a lend of David Slansky's Theory of Poker and am thinking of making a thread similar to Carroters NLHE Theory and Practice threads,... Started by seven-deuce, 01-21-2013 02:30 PM	Replies: 33 Views: 2,579	Last Post By Luco View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-14-2013 11:06 AM
AK against maniac w/ good draws ($4NL micros) I was playing against a total crazy maniac (50/25/2.5) over about 100 hands and had seen him just dumping chip & rebuying like a real (drunk?) idiot.... Started by rowhousepd, 02-02-2013 07:27 AM	Replies: 19 Views: 4,185	Last Post By rowhousepd View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-14-2013 05:32 AM
Bovada/Bodog FTR Event today, $3 buy with $490 added! Hey BCers, here is a good tournament to help build your bankroll. All US players and those from Canada can participate. $3.30 buy-in with $490 added... Started by givememyleg, 02-13-2013 03:52 PM	Replies: 4 Views: 698	Last Post By givememyleg View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries Visit Homepage 02-13-2013 09:25 PM
AKs 10nl Poker Stars, $0.05/$0.10 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 5 Players Hero (SB): $13.18 (131.8 bb) BB: $7.37 (73.7 bb) MP: $9.97 (99.7 bb) CO: $4.13 (41.3... Started by mondayscool, 02-13-2013 12:30 PM	Replies: 17 Views: 1,403	Last Post By Savy View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries 02-13-2013 07:24 PM
2nl - KK bet size question Villain is 22/16 no other info. Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (6 handed) - Full Tilt Converter Tool from http://www.flopturnriver.com ... Started by Savy, 02-10-2013 09:42 PM	Replies: 20 Views: 2,201	Last Post By Savy View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries 02-13-2013 07:23 PM
QQ overpair vs Aggro fish This is probably standard, but I've just started playing again after a long break and this one has me unsure. Q) Whats his range when he shoves?... Started by Pelion, 02-12-2013 06:06 PM	Replies: 3 Views: 779	Last Post By bigspenda73 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-12-2013 11:59 PM
[2NL] 56s in BB, 3-way pot. Action flop PokerStars - $0.02 NL (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players Hand converted by PokerTracker 4 MP: $2.48 CO: $1.79 BTN: $1.54 SB: $4.01 Hero (BB): $2.00... Started by Cobra_1878, 02-07-2013 03:42 PM	Replies: 56 Views: 8,793	Last Post By MadMojoMonkey View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-12-2013 07:42 PM
[2NL] TT OOP facing river decision Villain is 38/20/0 (3bet). Villain limped 14% of the time, calling a raise 75% of the time and folding the other 25%. Folded to 60% cbet, 3/5. ... Started by Cobra_1878, 02-11-2013 03:23 PM	Replies: 18 Views: 2,915	Last Post By daviddem View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-12-2013 03:14 PM
Turn decision.... Can I ever fold? I am a 13/10. Villian is 14/8 over 1k hands. No reads. Question 1. On turn, where am I? Question 2. If he jams river, can I ever fold? ... Started by paratrooper99, 02-09-2013 03:54 AM	Replies: 7 Views: 1,114	Last Post By spoonitnow View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-12-2013 08:14 AM
Positions Tell me if I have this correct please. These are the spots after the blinds obviously. 9 players: 1st 3 spots=EP Next 2=MP co and btn=LP ... Started by FlushDraww, 02-09-2013 06:48 PM	Replies: 8 Views: 697	Last Post By spoonitnow View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-10-2013 09:39 AM
Maniac or miss click? flop spot Villain is 20/7 but only over a small sample with a flop af of 2.0 Lets say it isn't a miss click, is this almost always strength trying to look... Started by Aphex8, 02-10-2013 07:27 AM	Replies: 4 Views: 819	Last Post By Aphex8 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-10-2013 09:02 AM
5nl 6m AA vs donking fish Villain is 43/11, 3b 5, 3.1AF, 42% Agg Freq over 80 hands. Likes donk betting, for example: in the bb vs button raise, flats 89o, donks 1/3rd pot on... Started by daviddem, 02-09-2013 01:48 AM	Replies: 10 Views: 1,473	Last Post By Pelion View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-10-2013 08:45 AM
2nl 6m AJ 2 pairs river spot Villain is 17/16 2AF, 22% Agg. Freq, 23% steal, 7% 3b, 50% cbet (3/6) over 64 hands. SB ($6.38) Hero (BB) ($2) UTG ($2.29) MP ($5.86) CO... Started by daviddem, 02-04-2013 01:43 AM	Replies: 8 Views: 1,142	Last Post By Pelion View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-10-2013 07:58 AM
How To: Analyze Calling An All-in Introduction A dozen or more times a week there are hands posted in this forum that are asking if Hero should call an all-in. I don't even have to... Started by spoonitnow, 08-01-2009 02:22 PM	Replies: 60 Views: 20,553	Last Post By spoonitnow View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-09-2013 09:27 PM
Straight-flush draw in 3 way pot facing all-in (at the micros) I got myself into an interesting situation with a spewy fish (50/15/4.0) in the CO, and a Reg (19/8/3.3) in SB Merge Network $0.02/$0.04 No Limit... Started by rowhousepd, 02-06-2013 07:26 AM	Replies: 9 Views: 1,893	Last Post By spoonitnow View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-09-2013 09:23 PM
10nl AQo bb SB: $10 (100 bb) Hero (BB): $10.68 (106.8 bb) CO: $12.57 (125.7 bb) BTN: $13.99 (139.9 bb) Preflop: Hero is BB with A:heart: Q:spade: CO... Started by mondayscool, 02-06-2013 01:57 PM	Replies: 12 Views: 1,638	Last Post By bigspenda73 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-08-2013 06:01 PM
plan a hand BTN: $9.75 (97.5 bb) SB: $10.45 (104.5 bb) Hero (BB): $10 (100 bb) UTG: $11.32 (113.2 bb) MP: $15.72 (157.2 bb) CO: $15.99 (159.9 bb) ... Started by mondayscool, 02-04-2013 05:40 PM	Replies: 15 Views: 1,222	Last Post By Icanhastreebet View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-06-2013 02:35 PM
2nl Short Stack Shove, Unknown Villain Poker Stars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (4 handed) - Poker Stars SB ($0.84) BB ($4.72) UTG ($2.68) Hero (Button) ($2.21) Preflop: Hero is... Started by Savy, 02-05-2013 04:29 PM	Replies: 9 Views: 1,082	Last Post By postiga View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries 02-06-2013 12:44 PM
Please help/critique this home game structure Im having issues with the poker league I am in. 10 of my friends and I started this poker league. Due to everyone being very busy we can only play... Started by viroid, 12-31-2011 05:15 PM	Replies: 23 Views: 1,881	Last Post By daviddem View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-05-2013 08:42 AM
10nl aqo wtf am i doing CO: $8.35 (83.5 bb) BTN: $9.49 (94.9 bb) SB: $10.35 (103.5 bb) Hero (BB): $10.29 (102.9 bb) UTG: $10 (100 bb) MP: $10 (100 bb) Preflop: Hero... Started by mondayscool, 02-04-2013 05:20 PM	Replies: 4 Views: 730	Last Post By daviddem View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-04-2013 11:56 PM
5NL - Crushed twice OK, rolled myself for 5NL twice now and have been crushed twice. Second time it only took 1,200 hands, suffice to say I am not feeling too good right... Started by Cobra_1878, 01-15-2013 07:46 PM 2 Pages • 1 2	Replies: 117 Views: 16,903	Last Post By MadMojoMonkey View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-04-2013 09:07 PM
25nl Line Check: 2nd and 3rd on wet board, 3bp Struggling to work out if I play this okay or play every street horribly - how do you rate my line and which street(s) would you play differently? ... Started by The Bean Counter, 02-03-2013 06:25 PM	Replies: 6 Views: 879	Last Post By Icanhastreebet View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-04-2013 09:10 AM
The Theory of Poker - Chapters 1 & 2 Ok I’m going to highlight the main points I’ve taken from the first two chapters. 1) The difference between winning money and winning pots. I.e... Started by seven-deuce, 01-23-2013 07:25 AM	Replies: 9 Views: 1,279	Last Post By Savy View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries 02-03-2013 02:38 AM
HigherLevelPoker Thought i'd share the link to these videos because i've been finding them really useful. The Jack Wilcox videos on 3betting and 4betting were... Started by jippo88, 02-02-2013 06:59 AM	Replies: 1 Views: 579	Last Post By kickass View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries 02-02-2013 11:45 AM
Horrible turn bet? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (6 handed) - PokerStars Converter Tool from Play Online Poker, Site Reviews & Poker Forum \| FlopTurnRiver.com ... Started by seven-deuce, 01-23-2013 11:57 AM	Replies: 18 Views: 1,282	Last Post By HarryHatless View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-02-2013 07:59 AM
25nl: Turned top 2 after flop donk Axxxtt board Get it in, r/f or flat call turn? What's the river plan if we flat or raise and get called? Villain is 20/14 with no 3bets over ~40 hand sample.... Started by The Bean Counter, 01-27-2013 12:26 PM	Replies: 36 Views: 5,036	Last Post By daviddem View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 02-01-2013 10:26 AM
HH Conventions? been some confusion recently about whether 25/19/3 means: VPIP/PFR/3Bet or VPIP/PFR/Aggro is there a convention? nothing in here: ... Started by DoubleJ, 01-30-2013 08:54 AM	Replies: 9 Views: 1,299	Last Post By daven View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 01-31-2013 03:58 PM
Suggestions for poker book? Just finished Harrington on Cash Games, Part I. I'm wanting to solidify my TAG game before reading the next part on LAG Play. While I digest... Started by davisrei, 12-19-2012 05:56 PM	Replies: 40 Views: 7,929	Last Post By milentigara View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 01-31-2013 05:40 AM
TP OOP Facing Monochromatic Board Villain is 37/34/3 over 657 hands. They are loose and call down light post flop. I think he has alot of Ahx, Qhx, worse kings and any two suited... Started by Openside, 01-27-2013 05:40 PM	Replies: 27 Views: 2,252	Last Post By spoonitnow View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 01-30-2013 04:11 PM
[2NL] JJ UTG...OOP in 3bet pot. Villain is 19/12/6 through 1,000 hands. Cbet 37% of time. Villain is positionally aware. Had notes that villain liked to 3bet when he had the... Started by Cobra_1878, 01-28-2013 12:51 PM	Replies: 20 Views: 2,692	Last Post By Cobra_1878 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 01-30-2013 11:14 AM
Top Two Pair Facing Flop Raise Villain is tight, 12/8/2 TotalAF 3, TotalAFq 42. Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (9 handed) - Full Tilt Converter Tool from... Started by Openside, 01-27-2013 10:26 PM	Replies: 9 Views: 2,165	Last Post By Fnord View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 01-29-2013 08:57 PM
Rakeback? I keep reading about rake back.... is it possible to get on PS? If so, how do I go about it? Started by Cobra_1878, 01-24-2013 03:13 PM	Replies: 8 Views: 793	Last Post By milentigara View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 01-29-2013 04:59 PM