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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 02:12 PM
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08-09-2023 07:21 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 11:38 AM
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09-28-2014 11:38 AM

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 02:04 PM
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09-11-2014 02:04 PM

Difference between the microstakes?

Currently I'm playing at 5NL and about to crack $100... is there a difference in skill moving up to 10NL? How about 25NL? I would imagine both...

Started by Revolver123, 12-10-2008 10:41 PM
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12-11-2008 07:31 PM

25NL: AKs vs reraise on flop

can't use hand converter until I have 10 posts, sorry Villian is unknown Total number of players : 6 Seat 5: KinkasPT ( $30.46 USD ) Seat 1:...

Started by Webb87, 12-10-2008 07:05 PM
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12-11-2008 07:30 PM

Poker abbreviations and expressions

Hope that some other people might need to know anything about the known poker abbreviations, because i didnt know what most of them ment. Now i just...

Started by Sabr1988, 12-11-2008 03:11 PM
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12-11-2008 03:11 PM

Top two on turn, OOP with QJ

Villain had been involved in a lot of hands, mostly for a limp, and had been showing a lot of high cards. Range: A10+, 67+, 55+ PokerStars...

Started by mieczkowusc, 12-10-2008 07:55 PM
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12-11-2008 10:12 AM

QQ,K high turn,villain push AI on river

Hi guys.First day on 25nl,run pretty badly.One interesting hand to discuss.I just joined the table,so no particular reads. I might have him on a...

Started by hangchiong, 12-09-2008 09:05 PM
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12-11-2008 09:49 AM

Took a shot at 50NL, did I play AQs correctly?

I've only been at the table for about 20 hands or so, and it's playing pretty tight, with exception of the button (he's 47/18, likes to c-bet EVERY...

Started by kb coolman, 12-10-2008 08:41 PM
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12-11-2008 08:39 AM

10NL: QQ flopped overpair

Villain in this hand was 55/5/1 over 20 hands, so not much information really over this short period. 4x the BB is my standard raise and I am...

Started by chink44, 12-08-2008 05:37 PM
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12-11-2008 08:37 AM

Some hands in 25Nl

Hi guys,another session at 25Nl.up and down for today,but yeah,im not too happy with my progress so far,but yeah,getting the hang of it Hand 1 : ...

Started by hangchiong, 12-10-2008 02:21 PM
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12-11-2008 06:36 AM

When will I know if I suck?

After much dabbling at various limits and table sizes, I've decided to devote my undivided attention for a while to .10/.25 NL 9-handed ring games to...

Started by Ian, 12-10-2008 09:55 PM
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12-11-2008 05:57 AM

5NL-Boat after River

Villian is 25/5/??? over about 40 hands. This was my 4th hand at the table so the only read was from PT. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB...

Started by Sasquach991, 12-10-2008 11:58 AM
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12-10-2008 01:34 PM

J8s,oesd and flush draw on flop

I think i played this correctly,villain was 39/7 in 45 hands.not so much on reads. anything i could have done on the turn? PokerStars No-Limit...

Started by hangchiong, 12-10-2008 08:57 AM
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12-10-2008 10:42 AM

tardmicro full ring

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com SB ($1.40) BB ($5.76) Hero (UTG) ($2) MP...

Started by Ragnar4, 12-09-2008 11:16 PM
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12-10-2008 10:27 AM

fundamental mistake/ how to deal with maniacs to my left

both villains ran way above 50 vpip. By now i`m sure my mayor mistake was poor table selection, so getting away from this table would have been best....

Started by hagscel, 12-09-2008 05:05 AM
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12-10-2008 10:25 AM

$1.50+.50 KO Tourneys

Was wondering why people agree to pay such a high rake? Is it just the novelty of getting paid the KO prizes? Absurdly high rake imo. Haven't played...

Started by Kijjo, 12-09-2008 11:35 AM
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12-10-2008 04:27 AM

ptbb/100 Can somebody give me an explanation?

pptbb/100 Could somebody please explain in detail what this reference is? Or is there a thread which has already explained it in detail that you...

Started by HarleyGuy13, 12-09-2008 11:29 PM
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12-10-2008 01:22 AM

Interesting spots during introduction to 6max

Got pretty sick of getting coolered by set over sets at full ring. And flushs versus FHs. So thought Id give 6max a go. Things are going well... very...

Started by nice_aiau, 12-09-2008 12:54 AM
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12-09-2008 07:28 PM

Bad Play or Bad Beats??

Hello fellow Rounders, I've been lurking on this site for a few months now...Decided to join.....I've been playing NL Holdem since 2004....Started...

Started by Blessdemaces, 12-08-2008 10:51 PM
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12-09-2008 07:10 PM

Would I be better off at 2nl?

Hi :) I started playing seriously online about 5 months ago. After the usual losses I educated myself etc, got my game together, and I've been...

Started by Monsieur_chat, 12-05-2008 05:46 AM
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12-09-2008 01:32 PM

iopq plays 50 nl fullring and we judge him. Part 1

Hero sent me a big file of hands for me to post the interesting ones. Then I noticed that I'd play them all differently. Sometimes it's betsizing and...

Started by a500lbgorilla, 12-07-2008 05:08 PM
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12-09-2008 08:33 AM

Def of a Donk bet

If you have and overpair OOP and you lead out is that a donk bet...or is leading out OOP with any hand just considered a donk bet? Does it also...

Started by Hit_it&enjoy, 12-08-2008 10:51 AM
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12-09-2008 01:18 AM

Two KK hands

I have just been pissing off stack after stack in the last two weeks with AA-QQ. I am running so terribly with those hands it's not even funny. Long...

Started by Illfavor, 12-08-2008 10:03 AM
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12-09-2008 01:01 AM

Dude started shoving like every hand (now reformatted)

I pretty much ripped through my $20 bankroll against this guy. Did I make any glaring errors? I'm going to include hands that show how awesome...

Started by DoanDiggy, 12-08-2008 06:09 PM
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12-09-2008 12:55 AM

KK vs short stack on drawish undercard board

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (8 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com SB ($2.52) BB ($2.70) UTG ($1.95) Hero...

Started by DoanDiggy, 12-08-2008 04:42 PM
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12-08-2008 11:51 PM

pokerstars promo

Just seen poker stars new depositors promo offering $500 free rolls every day this month and a $5000 freeroll final. Seriously tempted by this to...

Started by Keith, 12-05-2008 04:58 PM
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12-08-2008 06:20 PM

10NL: QQ Flop decision

Stars game. Sitting for a little while 7 tabling, so no real idea. His numbers were 41/11/4.4 over 56 hands. His 7x pre-flop raise seems like AA/KK,...

Started by chink44, 12-07-2008 04:34 PM
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12-08-2008 06:16 PM

Buy-in Versus Blinds

Quick odd question: for the purpose of Bankroll Management, if there is a home game that has a $20 buy-in, but the blinds are $0.25/$0.50, is that...

Started by Jason, 12-08-2008 12:35 PM
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12-08-2008 06:00 PM

Ranges and breaking the best hand mindset

Hi Everyone, I'm looking for some advice/help. I've been trying to follow Spoon's advice and work hard at putting my opponents on ranges. I...

Started by Monty3038, 12-08-2008 01:57 PM
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12-08-2008 04:36 PM

Creating a Grindroll

Ok I am fairly new to the poker world, I have been playing for almost 2 years and have experienced much that poker has to offer online but my play...

Started by nffc372, 12-08-2008 05:19 AM
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12-08-2008 04:20 PM

3 of my most interesting hands today (AQ, 99, AA)

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com CO ($5.68) Hero (Button) ($6.06) SB ($2.99)...

Started by DoanDiggy, 12-08-2008 11:03 AM
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12-08-2008 03:54 PM

KK maniac pushes?

FTR Hand History Converter Output (intended for copying and pasting into poker forums!): ...

Started by HarleyGuy13, 12-07-2008 12:26 PM
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12-08-2008 03:53 PM

5NL Hands to Review

I'm trying to follow proper BR management. I hit my 10NL BR Limit of $220 so I'll be playing 5NL for a while. I'd appreciate comments on my play. ...

Started by PlayToWin, 12-05-2008 02:31 AM
Replies: 6 Views: 900
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12-08-2008 07:41 AM

just starting out with poker tracker 3 HELP lol

OK . I am new to poker tracker & not sure how to analize it . what numbers mean what , and which one do I need to improve on . that short of thing O...

Started by levans498, 12-07-2008 07:03 PM
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12-07-2008 07:03 PM

Bonus grinding

Just curious on any suggestions to clearing bonuses on FT. I'm a SnG player, but I remember reading a while back that the best way was to play as...

Started by Kijjo, 12-06-2008 02:40 AM
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12-07-2008 06:18 PM

Over pair weak FD 25 NL

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Started by Shake_N_Bake, 12-06-2008 03:05 PM
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12-07-2008 02:57 PM

Should we bet this river?

SB calls preflop with anything. SB calls postflop with anything. SB has hugely-overbet the river in the past with hands like middle pair. I know we...

Started by DoanDiggy, 12-07-2008 12:18 PM
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12-07-2008 12:43 PM

dude, commune mod is drunk and shipping free stakes

http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/forum/because-you-guys-makes-the-commune-great-t79302.html

Started by a500lbgorilla, 12-06-2008 04:59 PM
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12-07-2008 12:51 AM

I can't afford to be playing at FT!

Ok so I've come to the conclusion I need to be on PS in order to play the proper micro's for my BR. I keep grinding away but as you know FT only has...

Started by HarleyGuy13, 12-03-2008 06:51 PM
Replies: 24 Views: 1,503
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12-05-2008 10:59 PM

New $200 added tournament for FTR/Paradise players

Hey everyone, we just added another exclusive money added tournament. On December 18th there will be a $200 added tournament with ParadisePoker. ...

Started by mrickett, 12-05-2008 07:27 PM
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12-05-2008 10:32 PM

67s,flopped a straight,river 4 card flush

villain was aggro.playing mostly in position,but this hand was just crazy,i just couldnt call the river bet,im on tilt after this hand. probably i...

Started by hangchiong, 12-05-2008 04:51 PM
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12-05-2008 07:09 PM

Any good way to post a ring game session?

I've used the tournament trimmer a couple times to post an entire tournament in the MTT thread, and I'm wondering if there's any good way of posting...

Started by DoanDiggy, 12-04-2008 02:21 AM
Replies: 17 Views: 1,808
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12-05-2008 01:11 PM

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