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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

"running good"

What is your definition of running good? I'm going to give you some scenarios and you tell me if you consider it running good. 1. You go all-in pf...

Started by grindwell, 10-17-2008 02:50 PM
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10-18-2008 09:11 PM

Want to learn a second type of game - suggestions?

Been thinking for a while I want to learn another game to balance out my NLHE playing for fun and to learn new skills. I'm leaning towards 7 Card...

Started by ponyboy, 10-15-2008 04:51 PM
Replies: 15 Views: 1,187
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10-18-2008 02:20 AM

I got worse? (10nl)

Stats before 09/01/08 Stats after 09/01/08 What these stats don't show you is that I was -2.3BB/100 in won without showdown pots in my...

Started by animal_chin, 10-17-2008 02:39 AM
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10-17-2008 10:52 PM

The Tao of Poker: finding the center

Hookay, My knuckles are bruised from punching the table, as is my forehead from headbutting it. I owe my house mate 2 glasses which i've smashed...

Started by wonderland, 10-13-2008 04:26 AM
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10-17-2008 04:08 PM

Moving up in Limits

Should I stay or should i go? :?: Here is what I hear from my friends: One good way to move up in limits is to begin by taking occasional "shots"...

Started by checkoutftr, 10-17-2008 11:25 AM
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10-17-2008 01:23 PM

Playing as Big, Big Stack in $1.20 SNG

Last night I had the unusual situation of having >6,000 chips after 2 or 3 hands playing on PS in the $1.20 SNG. Three players kept re raising...

Started by Sasquach991, 10-16-2008 05:50 PM
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10-17-2008 02:23 AM

Check raised AI on a blank river

I'm leaning towards a fold here, because villain might have slowplayed a set since the flop is relatively dry. Also i have the lowest 2 pair, so any...

Started by AFchung, 10-16-2008 06:43 AM
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10-17-2008 02:23 AM

Combo hand - help on flop

Edit: wrong initial title to HH - wanted suggestions on maximizing my flop line, not turn. Redzilla and IOPQ already commented below before change. ...

Started by Robb, 10-16-2008 07:46 PM
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10-17-2008 12:30 AM

Im having trouble in high SPR spots....

I tend to freeze up and assume the worst when I find myself deep with just an overpair. This game is equivelant to 25NL but is played in a...

Started by BlueBull, 10-16-2008 02:51 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 961
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10-17-2008 12:19 AM

Hobbies vs. Monies

Comparing FTR Money players to FTR Hobby players isn't like comparing apples and oranges. More like apples and walruses. Two different viewpoints...

Started by Robb, 10-16-2008 08:59 AM
Replies: 31 Views: 1,249
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10-16-2008 10:56 PM

What is going on??

I play on UB, and have seen an explosion in the number of people entering low/micro limit ring games short stacked. At a $10NLR it's not uncommon to...

Started by Percival, 10-14-2008 04:58 PM
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10-16-2008 10:22 PM

What is a "balanced range" ?

I havent been able to find an explanation on this and have noticed that balancing gets mentioned in quite a few posts. Would someone be able explain...

Started by Biglines, 10-16-2008 08:00 AM
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10-16-2008 05:10 PM

Kamikaze Tournaments

Sportsbook is running a beta test of Kamikaze tournaments. Everybody all in pre flop. The wife has like a $25 roll and she wanted to try them. She...

Started by Deuce Blue, 10-14-2008 09:15 PM
Replies: 23 Views: 1,061
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10-16-2008 03:45 PM

I'm EV- when I flop TPTK

45 hands is not a big sample, so I'll post hands for review I think I'm making systematic mistakes in how I approach these hands I have no idea...

Started by , 10-15-2008 09:30 PM
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10-16-2008 01:29 PM

Couple hands from $5NL FR

Here's three hands from may last session (140 hands total) last night @ $5NL FR on Party. Not being results oriented (as I have been informed is very...

Started by jterry, 10-15-2008 08:22 AM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,055
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10-16-2008 12:30 PM

Good Laydown?

I just dont know about this one. Villian is 33/3.3/.85 over only 99 hands. I was so torn but i hate to call and see A5 sooooted. What do you all...

Started by dalai008, 10-14-2008 11:20 PM
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10-16-2008 06:45 AM

My Micro-Stakes Challenge.

Forget it. Heaven forbid I wanna try something without people being dumb.

Started by dranger7070, 10-14-2008 11:25 PM
Replies: 17 Views: 1,001
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10-16-2008 02:05 AM

I play limit too much

This hand would be totally standard in limit, but it's like a leak of mine to play TPWK this way in no limit because not a lot of weak hands call. My...

Started by , 10-15-2008 08:03 PM
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10-15-2008 09:40 PM

Rakeback question...

Ok, I'm totally going to ask a noob question even though I've been on here for like a year. :lol: I just got my first withdrawl from Sportsbook...

Started by Deuce Blue, 10-11-2008 01:59 PM
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10-15-2008 03:51 PM

AA

this was a kind of weird situation, i got AA, 5 other people called my preflop raise, i was like, what, can i stack em all?!?! lol but anyways ...

Started by OneToughMuff, 10-13-2008 11:17 PM
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10-15-2008 03:11 PM

Overpair against passive donk

Previously the villain had played v. passively limping in UTG with QQ and just calling raises on each street from another player, a king had landed...

Started by Biglines, 10-12-2008 05:24 AM
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10-15-2008 03:05 PM

Poll Poll: would like advice on how to multitable

i know this may be a strange question with the number of posts i have, but i usually play only 1 table at once, so i can get on yahoo mesenger, read...

Started by goforlowonly, 10-14-2008 08:23 AM
Replies: 17 Views: 1,419
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10-15-2008 02:59 PM

Analysis of my micro stakes reading

Two examples here, where I think hero is good to go both times. Perhaps I am on the right lines or completely underestimating the villains. Either...

Started by Thunder, 10-12-2008 08:33 PM
Replies: 16 Views: 1,501
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10-15-2008 11:01 AM

AA $10NL FR

Villain is 40/0 over 15 hands. Could I have played this hand differently? Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (10 handed) - Party-Poker...

Started by jterry, 10-13-2008 03:57 PM
Replies: 10 Views: 1,019
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10-15-2008 04:02 AM

A6s IP 200 deep, line check.

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com SB ($2) BB ($9.96) UTG ($2.27) MP ($11.31)...

Started by wellrounded08, 10-13-2008 11:25 PM
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10-15-2008 02:09 AM

The 30/15/10 Rule

Muzzard coined the following bit of information the "30/15/10 Rule" during one of our coaching sessions dealing with blind attack and defense. ...

Started by spoonitnow, 10-13-2008 09:57 PM
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10-14-2008 10:22 PM

Bet sizing on drawy board

Line check please? Please comment on if i could have bet sized any better The reason i bet small on the turn was so that I could ship it off on...

Started by AFchung, 10-14-2008 10:01 AM
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10-14-2008 08:46 PM

I want to make friends!

Long time lurker, just thought I would finally register and post! Basically I decided to register because I don't have any friends that play poker,...

Started by grindwell, 10-13-2008 02:32 AM
Replies: 10 Views: 879
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10-14-2008 08:38 PM

Site giving away $200 - should I try it?

Hi, My name is Jose and Im living in Palma de Mallorca. Poker is being a hot topic with my friends and one of them is recommending this site -{...

Started by palmito200, 10-01-2008 10:11 AM
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10-14-2008 05:25 PM

Did i miss a river value bet here?

We were both deep stacked, so i was afraid he would come over the top of me on the river. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (8 handed) -...

Started by AFchung, 10-14-2008 10:38 AM
Replies: 4 Views: 701
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10-14-2008 05:24 PM

Did I get my money in good here, or was it spew?

Greetings, everyone. Today I had this hand come up against a 35/15 villain with flop AF of 5 and 17% check/raise frequency. No-Limit Hold'em,...

Started by jtx51, 10-13-2008 12:53 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 807
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10-14-2008 10:43 AM

how to select the correct game and table--a must read.

online poker has one advantage casino poker alot of times dont have, due to the huge number of different tables u can choose to sit at. nor do they...

Started by goforlowonly, 10-14-2008 08:34 AM
Replies: 0 Views: 964
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10-14-2008 08:34 AM

Fixing leaks - reDZill4 coaching session follow up

First off, thanks to Redzill4 for taking the time to give me some coaching today. From the session today, its clear that there are a couple of...

Started by Biglines, 10-14-2008 04:43 AM
Replies: 1 Views: 685
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10-14-2008 04:58 AM

Starting from scratch . .

Guys, I'm starting from scratch on stars. Please could you check these hands? Thanks 1) Opp was a pisspoor calling station on a heater

Started by Ash256, 10-12-2008 01:46 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 890
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10-14-2008 04:11 AM

whispered words of wisdom

Today I feel like I am starting to understand poker. about time. Something about a few things that have been posted the last couple of days has...

Started by daven, 09-19-2008 06:49 AM
Replies: 29 Views: 2,444
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10-14-2008 03:11 AM

ITT I Give Away A Free Hour Of 1 On 1 Coaching.

You tell me... What stakes you play. What your goals are for poker. Why I should pick you. Also this only applies if you are 25NL or below.

Started by aka_red, 10-10-2008 02:16 AM
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10-14-2008 12:24 AM

KK against possible straight....

No real reads against the villain, seems like he played a fairly solid game though and played the standard range of hands, ie not a total micro fish....

Started by Biglines, 10-12-2008 05:17 AM
Replies: 14 Views: 899
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10-13-2008 09:42 PM

AA $5NL FR

Villain is 83/25/1.5 over 75 hands. Coud I have gotten away from this hand? Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.04 BB (7 handed) - Party-Poker...

Started by jterry, 10-13-2008 04:03 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 824
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10-13-2008 09:35 PM

AQs FR $5NL

How badly did I play this hand? Villain is 12.5/1.79 over 56 hands Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.04 BB (10 handed) - Party-Poker Converter Tool...

Started by jterry, 10-13-2008 03:52 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 879
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10-13-2008 08:47 PM

AKo $5NL FR

No stats on Villain. Can I muck AK here? Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.04 BB (8 handed) - Party-Poker Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com ...

Started by jterry, 10-13-2008 04:11 PM
Replies: 5 Views: 1,080
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10-13-2008 07:55 PM

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