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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: 66,691	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: 33,397	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: 31,776	Last Post By spoonitnow View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-11-2014 03:04 PM
Am I spewdonk? 25nl with pretty hand Hadn't seen villian play too many pots PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (8 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com BB... Started by fjuanl, 09-24-2008 04:29 AM	Replies: 5 Views: 697	Last Post By kmind View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-24-2008 12:54 PM
$10NL tough decision??? I thought it was an easy decision. Thought wrong! PokerStars Game #20634713294: Hold'em No Limit ($0.05/$0.10) - 2008/09/23 14:24:03 ET Table... Started by CBAT, 09-23-2008 11:09 PM	Replies: 6 Views: 1,323	Last Post By Robb View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-24-2008 10:33 AM
Couple of hands against same villain, not so nice turn(10NL) Running blind so no stats on villain, he's been playing tons of hands though and has been picking off a number of my cbets. Hand #1 yoda37 is at... Started by Trashcona, 09-23-2008 05:31 PM	Replies: 2 Views: 708	Last Post By kettleofish View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-24-2008 09:20 AM
Couple tough spots (25NL FR) Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (9 handed) - Full-Tilt Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com saw flop \| saw showdown Button ($85.40) SB... Started by killerkebab, 09-23-2008 11:20 PM	Replies: 4 Views: 736	Last Post By DaddyDeez View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-24-2008 04:02 AM
Havent played 10 nl in a while, very rusty AA hand. Second hand on the table, I had just played a hand where I semi-bluffed with a draw, hit it, got paid, and a guy got mad at me :D I suspected... Started by shortspacepoker, 09-20-2008 11:00 PM	Replies: 4 Views: 830	Last Post By okiman View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-24-2008 01:39 AM
HELLO IM NEW!!!! HI ALL IM PEACH68 AND AM NEW JUST WANTED TO SAY A FRIENDLY HELLO AND INTRODUCE MYSELF. GOOD LUCK ON THE FELT. :banana: Started by peach68, 09-20-2008 11:54 PM	Replies: 16 Views: 1,276	Last Post By okiman View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-24-2008 01:09 AM
Accountability Partner Wanted So I realized after dropping my deposit from yesterday that I am more than just a blackjack degen. I dropped $444 between yesterday and today playing... Started by M3RDpoRt3, 09-21-2008 05:30 PM	Replies: 23 Views: 2,735	Last Post By M3RDpoRt3 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-23-2008 11:26 PM
char's 4,000 posts rarely, if ever, getting pms so it looks like I hit that level too. I guess I'm supposed to answer any questions. Started by chardrian, 09-12-2008 03:35 AM	Replies: 55 Views: 4,653	Last Post By chardrian View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-23-2008 07:28 PM
Ckeck-raise semi-bluff I was wondering if something like this could be a profitable move to use: 25nl 6max cutoff raises to $1 button folds small blind folds hero... Started by Cardsharp, 09-23-2008 06:46 PM	Replies: 1 Views: 642	Last Post By spoonitnow View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-23-2008 06:57 PM
Thoughts on beating micros #6 I stopped these for a bit, ran out of steam, but had to post this one as it occurred to me today: This shit aint rocket science! Really, my... Started by bjsaust, 09-20-2008 01:48 AM	Replies: 43 Views: 2,073	Last Post By View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries 09-23-2008 03:08 PM
17K stats check up... jesus experiment... please review my micro stats below... i'm doing my own jesus experiment... basically i don't ever put more than 5% of my roll in play at a given... Started by xX zorrito Xx, 09-22-2008 11:04 PM	Replies: 2 Views: 784	Last Post By View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries 09-23-2008 06:56 AM
Small pp's in SB Hero is in SB w/ 33 at 6max. Two limpers, to Hero, to act in front of a passive BB. Hero should (almost always): 1. Limp. 2. Raise. I haven't... Started by Robb, 09-21-2008 08:34 PM	Replies: 30 Views: 1,794	Last Post By sarbox68 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-23-2008 03:39 AM
Am i wrong or is it just bad luck Not sure advice please Cake Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (9 handed) - Cake-Poker Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com MP3 ($5.90) CO ($5.75) Hero (Button)... Started by bigstock2001, 09-22-2008 02:02 PM	Replies: 17 Views: 1,339	Last Post By bjsaust View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-22-2008 08:54 PM
NL 10 blind steal: turn offers opportunity to bluff raise Opponent is your average nit running 19/4/1.6 I was taking my time because of 8 tabling to bet the flop and he called pretty fast, so I thought that... Started by , 09-22-2008 04:26 PM	Replies: 4 Views: 687	Last Post By View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries 09-22-2008 06:15 PM
Trivial bet sizing question - extracting value How much should I be betting here on the turn? I want to avoid scaring the other players off, but at the same time there is a flush draw on the... Started by Biglines, 09-21-2008 10:34 AM	Replies: 8 Views: 854	Last Post By SiCK_Boy View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-22-2008 04:02 AM
poker tracker 3 i'm using poker tracker 3 trial version atm.it seems that my pokerstars site-cash games,full tilt poker-tournaments.how do i change this?because... Started by hangchiong, 09-20-2008 11:57 AM	Replies: 10 Views: 1,174	Last Post By Stacks View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-21-2008 05:26 PM
holdem manager I have been trying the free trial of poker tracker 3 I am tossed on if i really like it or not. However does any one have the link to a free trial... Started by bigstock2001, 09-21-2008 12:40 PM	Replies: 1 Views: 707	Last Post By Biglines View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-21-2008 01:07 PM
Extracting $ Flopping Quads I checked behind on the flop here hoping someone with a low pair or an ace would bet out on the turn. It's not like this situation comes up very... Started by , 09-20-2008 04:59 PM	Replies: 6 Views: 962	Last Post By spoonitnow View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-21-2008 01:04 PM
2 or 3 betting I am familiar with the term and have seen this term thrown all over the forem this week. So my question is this. 2 or 3 betting is when a raise... Started by bigstock2001, 09-21-2008 10:18 AM	Replies: 5 Views: 844	Last Post By spoonitnow View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-21-2008 01:03 PM
So what changes when you move up? Just wondering what part of play really changes when you move up levels. My assumption is you're going to deal with increased amounts of blind... Started by ponyboy, 09-20-2008 01:43 AM	Replies: 6 Views: 846	Last Post By JeffreyGB View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries Visit Homepage 09-21-2008 10:03 AM
Hopefully some help for someone. I have finally figured out what I am doing wrong and I am trying to fix these problems. I also think that my problem is also a common problem. If... Started by bigstock2001, 09-19-2008 05:37 PM	Replies: 10 Views: 935	Last Post By Love2Race View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-20-2008 11:13 PM
Bonjour Beginners! I'd like to introduce myself... My name is Fred, I am a poker player. I have been playing poker regularly for a few months now (9-10) at my local... Started by M3RDpoRt3, 09-20-2008 04:56 PM	Replies: 9 Views: 980	Last Post By View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries 09-20-2008 08:59 PM
First Deposit Hello every1! I just had a question about making a deposit. I requested info on full tilt, and the e-mail said to send the money to nicaragua. is... Started by M3RDpoRt3, 09-20-2008 04:30 PM	Replies: 5 Views: 956	Last Post By Stacks View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-20-2008 08:27 PM
[NL25] battle against blinds playing back I've been stealing blinds ressentlessy for the last 15 minutes from CO, BU and SB. They are trying to adjust, villain has min donk lead and folded to... Started by pilipolio, 09-18-2008 02:01 PM	Replies: 2 Views: 847	Last Post By View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries 09-20-2008 04:18 PM
scared of big hands! been having some trouble playing big pocket pairs until the river on a low board.some help might be needed,sometimes,suspicious of an opponent,taking... Started by hangchiong, 09-19-2008 05:50 PM	Replies: 6 Views: 830	Last Post By DaddyDeez View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-20-2008 01:36 PM
Collecting reads I do take notes on opponents plays and tendencies while playing, using the notes provided by the poker room (party poker these days). I run poker... Started by pilipolio, 09-20-2008 10:24 AM	Replies: 1 Views: 719	Last Post By jyms View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-20-2008 12:14 PM
[NL25] bloated pot with TPMK Not many reads against villain, too loose pre flop I felt lost on this hand as soon as I paired my medium ace on this 3betted pot. Maybe should I... Started by pilipolio, 09-18-2008 02:17 PM	Replies: 7 Views: 1,225	Last Post By swiggidy View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-20-2008 12:02 PM
how can you legislate for this...? Gents (and ladies), I was playing poker earlier today online and I had top pair so I bet everybody and we showed hands. I had a pair of queens,... Started by wildman, 09-18-2008 02:20 PM	Replies: 25 Views: 1,572	Last Post By donkbee View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-20-2008 07:21 AM
Stats Question Ok. Since it's the month for Stat's Questions I have a good one. If I only ever played my hands, and never adjusted to my opponents game. What... Started by Ragnar4, 09-20-2008 05:04 AM	Replies: 0 Views: 649	Last Post By Ragnar4 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-20-2008 05:04 AM
infinity aggression Dumb@ss question... that i should know the answer to... In HEM & PT, infinity for an aggression value means...? very aggressive, very passive?... Started by sarbox68, 09-19-2008 03:31 AM	Replies: 9 Views: 1,259	Last Post By Ragnar4 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-20-2008 05:00 AM
Did i get slowplayed here? No reads :( PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com UTG+1 ($3.36) MP1 ($1.35)... Started by AFchung, 09-19-2008 03:31 AM	Replies: 6 Views: 789	Last Post By wellrounded08 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-19-2008 06:03 PM
Just so people don't think I'm a nit Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (9 handed) - Full-Tilt Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com UTG ($10.45) UTG+1 ($11.45) MP1 ($6.20) MP2... Started by , 09-16-2008 09:44 PM	Replies: 18 Views: 1,315	Last Post By Chopper View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-19-2008 05:58 PM
Rebuilding a roll, any advice? Over a year ago I started an operation thread where I was going to make a run at 200NL for the start of 2008. The day I posted the thread, I got... Started by Trashcona, 09-16-2008 03:32 PM	Replies: 14 Views: 1,291	Last Post By mrhappy333 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-19-2008 05:58 PM
3 betting a steal at the micros The guy was running 22/22/infinity over 20 hands I thought "isn't he stealing with a wide range here?" I could be wrong, because some people don't... Started by , 09-19-2008 09:05 AM	Replies: 2 Views: 708	Last Post By View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries 09-19-2008 12:22 PM
River decision, to induce or not to induce? Read on villain: aggro monkey, plays back at me a lot, even though his stats don't show it Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (9 handed) -... Started by , 09-17-2008 07:17 AM	Replies: 18 Views: 959	Last Post By View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries 09-19-2008 08:21 AM
15K hand $25NL check-in I think I run goot... but I needz validations... :shock: ...and feedback that will help run gooter.... Started by sarbox68, 09-17-2008 12:27 AM	Replies: 52 Views: 2,309	Last Post By sarbox68 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-19-2008 02:34 AM
[NL25] Action pre with QQ against nits, what to do on flop? big stack villain is 17/14/10 after ~100 hands, shorty is 12/7/infty after 70 hands Wasn't to glad to over shove wi QQ against UTG tight pfror,... Started by pilipolio, 09-18-2008 02:46 PM	Replies: 4 Views: 1,134	Last Post By sarbox68 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-19-2008 12:47 AM
Some of u may laugh, but i need to ask this question?! Ok, so i have been playing for around 2 years, doing pretty gd on Fulltilt at the lower limits, recently purchased MacPokerPro which does the job,... Started by LexyBack, 09-17-2008 06:05 PM	Replies: 19 Views: 1,693	Last Post By d0zer View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-19-2008 12:41 AM
So....Poker Sites are fair and honest? Apparently, everything is not what it seems. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26563848 Can you see my hole cards? Thoughts? **Be sure to... Started by PlayToWin, 09-18-2008 04:55 PM	Replies: 4 Views: 770	Last Post By Fnord View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-18-2008 07:51 PM
[NL25] trips then rivered straight, where am I? Villain is 40/15/1 after ~30 hands How my hand fares at the river? Good enough to shove for value? His turn small bet, call made me think he had... Started by pilipolio, 09-18-2008 02:36 PM	Replies: 2 Views: 891	Last Post By settecba View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-18-2008 05:50 PM