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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: 67,089	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: 33,596	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: 31,980	Last Post By spoonitnow View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-11-2014 03:04 PM
AKs $5NL FR Villain is 65/4 over 26 hands. Do I fold here on the turn? Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.04 BB (10 handed) - Party-Poker Converter Tool from... Started by jterry, 10-13-2008 04:13 PM	Replies: 6 Views: 910	Last Post By bikes View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-13-2008 07:54 PM
KK $5NL FR Could I have spotted 2 pair here and gotten away from this hand? Villain is 27/6 over 244 hands. Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.04 BB (10... Started by jterry, 10-13-2008 04:23 PM	Replies: 5 Views: 887	Last Post By speedcake View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-13-2008 07:30 PM
Standard? I tend to play aggressively when it folds to the blinds and I have descent holdings. I figured I was way ahead on both of these hands but I wanted... Started by dalai008, 10-13-2008 05:05 PM	Replies: 1 Views: 726	Last Post By daven View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-13-2008 07:05 PM
Posting my most recent trimmed SNG for feedback I think my last SNG may have been my best yet. I took good notes on all of my opponents and felt like I played solid throughout. That said, I'm sure... Started by DoanDiggy, 10-13-2008 07:06 AM	Replies: 6 Views: 862	Last Post By taipan168 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-13-2008 06:32 PM
I have to ask cuz i just DOn't Know What position is Co. I believe it stands for cut off but could not find it in the poker lingo section. thanks Don Started by bigstock2001, 10-13-2008 01:32 PM	Replies: 2 Views: 706	Last Post By bigstock2001 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-13-2008 01:49 PM
help with a player that keeps hammering me ok, so this guy has single handedly taken around 1/6th of my bankroll. He is a calling station and runs at 55/7 across 700 hands. Basically limp... Started by wonderland, 10-12-2008 09:11 PM	Replies: 12 Views: 910	Last Post By donkbee View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-13-2008 04:39 AM
Absolute Fking b***ards Guys, Almost had my bankroll RAPED tonight by calling stations. It's 5am and i've been slowly clawing back my losses only to have them snatched... Started by wonderland, 10-11-2008 08:48 AM	Replies: 38 Views: 1,584	Last Post By donkbee View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-13-2008 04:08 AM
Not so much about the HH here, but the calculations. This was really just some personal study I was doing, and I told someone I would post it. The thread really isn't about the HH itself, as I was... Started by wellrounded08, 10-12-2008 06:11 PM	Replies: 2 Views: 790	Last Post By Stacks View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-12-2008 06:42 PM
tourn vs cash I am just curious if any one out there knows or someone or is someone who is making a good living at tournaments online. What i am trying to figure... Started by bigstock2001, 10-10-2008 06:09 PM	Replies: 7 Views: 1,004	Last Post By donkbee View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-12-2008 04:20 PM
Do you fold your QQ here? I know I should have made a bigger re-raise pre-flop... Is my flop bet ok, or should I have potted it or checked? I felt like he had KK or AA based... Started by Danh Bai, 10-10-2008 08:22 AM	Replies: 8 Views: 1,088	Last Post By Thunder View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-12-2008 07:51 AM
Theory with AA preflop Just a quick question. I have read that AA is worse off against two opponents than just one. Therefore, if you have AA preflop, one guy limps... Started by ponyboy, 10-11-2008 10:40 AM	Replies: 9 Views: 964	Last Post By senchao View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-12-2008 05:30 AM
Chasing outs heads-up This is from my most recent SnG. I feel like I played really well all match, and if there's one hand that swung the match, it's this one. We had been... Started by DoanDiggy, 10-12-2008 02:41 AM	Replies: 3 Views: 738	Last Post By Stacks View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-12-2008 05:01 AM
Getting value from AA ($10NL). I just wondered what is the best way to get value out of the hand below? Villain was a complete maniac, he had lost his first $10 stack after... Started by Rage2100, 10-08-2008 07:45 PM	Replies: 11 Views: 1,187	Last Post By DaddyDeez View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-12-2008 02:15 AM
Felted Well kids. After that 500 dollar score in the 2.20 tournament here a while back, I cashed out all but 150 and tried to play 5nl to grind myself... Started by Ragnar4, 10-05-2008 10:20 PM	Replies: 9 Views: 921	Last Post By triumphant cracker View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries 10-12-2008 01:51 AM
Maximum Value extracted here? I just wanted to know if I could have gotten more value here? These two villians just recently sat down. I haven't had a history with either. I... Started by mrhappy333, 10-11-2008 10:00 AM	Replies: 3 Views: 729	Last Post By Vrax View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-11-2008 11:27 AM
Moving up prematurely because of SNG buy-in fee? Is this a terrible idea? I played a ton of play money SNGs where I had success, so I deposited $50, I've played less than 20 games (most of them in... Started by DoanDiggy, 10-11-2008 04:37 AM	Replies: 7 Views: 1,008	Last Post By spoonitnow View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-11-2008 10:13 AM
Who wants to learn about 3-betting? Here's another one I keep getting asked about, so I'm going to break this down as simple as it can get with a chunk of something I've written up for... Started by spoonitnow, 10-09-2008 01:30 PM	Replies: 18 Views: 3,995	Last Post By sarbox68 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-10-2008 09:34 PM
JJ-Set on Flop PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00+$0.20 Tournament, 10/20 Blinds (7 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com CO (t1325)... Started by Sasquach991, 10-08-2008 12:02 PM	Replies: 30 Views: 1,528	Last Post By Sasquach991 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-10-2008 06:03 PM
Hugest session loss Hand One ============ PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com BB ($3.69) Hero... Started by AFchung, 10-09-2008 03:02 PM	Replies: 5 Views: 949	Last Post By AFchung View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-10-2008 05:23 PM
3rd place in my first cash SNG (and more drunk SNGs) I played a $1+$0.20 SNG at PokerStars, and I placed ITM in my first ever real money game. Sure, I only won a few cents, but I'm proud! :) Thanks to... Started by DoanDiggy, 10-10-2008 04:38 AM	Replies: 15 Views: 1,507	Last Post By mieczkowusc View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-10-2008 01:46 PM
The Psychology Of Poker- How can i deal with bad beats?? This happens to all players i know. Bad beats are are huge part of the game, but just recently they have really been hitting me hard. It is becoming... Started by LexyBack, 10-04-2008 11:02 AM	Replies: 9 Views: 951	Last Post By mieczkowusc View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-10-2008 01:40 PM
Who wants to learn about ranges? This is the typical IRC discussion where I randomly pick out a newbie and make them do something. <@spoonitnow> animal_chin, what do you play?... Started by spoonitnow, 10-10-2008 01:23 AM	Replies: 7 Views: 942	Last Post By frosst View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-10-2008 11:18 AM
Cbet Alternative w/ Air I've been thinking about cbets oop against aggressive villains. http://weaktight.com/444069, for example. I decided to do the math. I figured to work... Started by Robb, 10-08-2008 11:40 PM	Replies: 11 Views: 1,171	Last Post By Monty3038 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-10-2008 09:51 AM
TPTK, flush on the turn Villian was running around 52/7. Lay it down or shove? I'm thinking I should have reraised higher on the flop. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em,... Started by bobdor, 10-09-2008 12:21 AM	Replies: 6 Views: 867	Last Post By bobdor View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-09-2008 11:18 PM
Two Barrel or Give up? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (7 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com MP2 ($0.98) CO ($0.97) Button ($1.05) SB... Started by AFchung, 10-09-2008 11:03 AM	Replies: 10 Views: 813	Last Post By kmind View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-09-2008 06:42 PM
Do you bet the river here? Pre-flop raise is only 3xbb because everyone on this table is folding... Did't bet the river because I wasn't sure if he was on a str8 draw and... Started by Danh Bai, 10-07-2008 01:39 PM	Replies: 20 Views: 1,367	Last Post By notoriousnf View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-09-2008 04:36 PM
10NL: QQ SB Line check Cake Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (10 handed) - Cake-Poker Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com MP2 ($14.28) MP3 ($3.57) CO ($10.95)... Started by settecba, 10-08-2008 03:01 AM	Replies: 13 Views: 1,858	Last Post By notoriousnf View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-09-2008 04:33 PM
10NL: TPTK facing aggression on turn... No reads on villain unfortunately, he sat down couple of orbits ago, seemed agressive... Pot odds make a call right? or nowhere near? I think it is... Started by settecba, 10-08-2008 02:55 AM	Replies: 11 Views: 1,072	Last Post By notoriousnf View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-09-2008 03:54 PM
$25NL. Valuebet here? Villain is 40/12 for 35 hands. Should you valuebet this river? Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (9 handed) - Full-Tilt Converter Tool from... Started by OhBollocks, 10-07-2008 09:01 AM	Replies: 22 Views: 2,179	Last Post By OhBollocks View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-09-2008 03:28 PM
99 on the Button ($10NL). I seem to have trouble with mid-pairs. Villain was 55/18/1.25 here, but only over 22 hands. He had raised from UTG with KT a few hands earlier. ... Started by Rage2100, 10-08-2008 07:12 PM	Replies: 2 Views: 1,023	Last Post By bikes View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-08-2008 07:50 PM
What is this called in poker lingo? Hole cards Kc Ts Flop: Kh Td 2c I know it's 2 pair but what do you call it in poker lingo when each card in the hole pairs with a board card?... Started by Sasquach991, 10-08-2008 01:02 PM	Replies: 7 Views: 995	Last Post By tom View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-08-2008 06:17 PM
Was villain stealing or have QQ or something? Was this a good play? I felt like he was trying to steal and I wanted to play my ducks. No-Limit Hold'em, $0.20 BB (6 handed) - CO ($3.50)... Started by Danh Bai, 10-07-2008 01:08 PM	Replies: 14 Views: 866	Last Post By sarbox68 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-08-2008 12:31 PM
Help fix leak I've been working on my game, ID'ing leaks at 25nl. BJ suggested I work through my biggest losers at 25nl, try to ID trends. Here are two examples... Started by Robb, 10-07-2008 01:07 AM	Replies: 12 Views: 1,048	Last Post By Robb View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-08-2008 10:48 AM
6max vs full ring so someone told me if i planned to be a winning 200NL player i'd have to start playing 6max no later than 50NL... is this true?! why or why not...... Started by xX zorrito Xx, 10-07-2008 10:28 PM	Replies: 10 Views: 1,071	Last Post By Robb View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-08-2008 10:45 AM
NL25 10K hands I beat NL10 even with the retardedly high rake over 20K hands for a shitty rate, so I'm surprised here Especially at how little I raised from the... Started by , 10-07-2008 01:24 AM	Replies: 13 Views: 1,055	Last Post By spoonitnow View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-08-2008 12:40 AM
pocket pairs and their +EV potential, quick question I notice that in stove, pocket pairs, just about any from mid upwards, are a 55% favourite over AKo. If there's a laggy player and they bet... Started by wonderland, 10-07-2008 07:33 PM	Replies: 8 Views: 903	Last Post By Robb View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-07-2008 10:54 PM
Win Rates at Each Level This question goes out to some of the more experienced players here on FTR who have been using software for a good while now. What are we shooting... Started by , 10-07-2008 02:20 PM	Replies: 3 Views: 917	Last Post By sarbox68 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-07-2008 09:27 PM
10NL: 2 Pair - Value betting river decision Villain is a solid player, sat down 5 or 6 orbits before this hand. Should I raise for value? or just call? Cake Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10... Started by settecba, 10-06-2008 03:11 AM	Replies: 11 Views: 993	Last Post By al yell View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-07-2008 08:18 PM
Random Q's (Mainly Cash Based) Howdy, Am preparing for a serious stab at cash. A few questions if you please. 1) In the MTT thread "Did I donk post flop?" I posted how I ran... Started by Thunder, 10-06-2008 08:34 PM	Replies: 18 Views: 1,077	Last Post By spoonitnow View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-07-2008 08:00 PM
This is why you should isolate limpers with SC's This is the reason why you should isolate with suited connectors and suited one gappers 95% of the time. $0.25/$0.5 No Limit Holdem 9 players... Started by kennyr22, 10-07-2008 05:26 PM	Replies: 4 Views: 790	Last Post By al yell View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-07-2008 07:36 PM