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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: 67,031	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: 33,553	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: 31,931	Last Post By spoonitnow View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-11-2014 03:04 PM
pocket queens problem had some problems with queens,any help would be great,new here in cash games forums.thanks PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (6 handed) -... Started by hangchiong, 09-18-2008 01:34 PM	Replies: 9 Views: 816	Last Post By sarbox68 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-18-2008 05:44 PM
6 max small SCs and small PP Discusion This post may just be me thinking out reasonings so I may naswer my own questions or incorrectly answer them, but this is pretty much my thought... Started by ProZachNation, 09-18-2008 12:57 PM	Replies: 1 Views: 697	Last Post By View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries 09-18-2008 01:35 PM
Time for a super-thin river bet? Full Tilt Pot-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (9 handed) - Full-Tilt Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com MP1 ($4.85) MP2 ($12.95) MP3 ($5.95) CO... Started by , 09-18-2008 01:54 AM	Replies: 2 Views: 717	Last Post By d0zer View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-18-2008 12:06 PM
Why draws are so sexy I have recently gotten a lot more agressive with draws (and any hand for that matter).. I am finding most players wilt under a double and triple... Started by Outlaw, 09-17-2008 01:15 AM	Replies: 18 Views: 1,210	Last Post By Outlaw View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries Visit Homepage 09-18-2008 12:03 PM
SB w/ QQ, 3bet PF Full Tilt Poker Game #8009033609: Table Tonga (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 22:41:03 ET - 2008/09/09 Seat 1: GRINDHOUSE0 ($62.25) Seat... Started by Love2Race, 09-13-2008 02:38 PM	Replies: 5 Views: 811	Last Post By yourfather View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-18-2008 11:48 AM
Too timid here? Villain is 1 hand raised preflop over only 9 hands seen. Should have probably raised 5-6x preflop but it was EP and at start of session. Since... Started by ponyboy, 09-17-2008 01:36 PM	Replies: 4 Views: 977	Last Post By View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries 09-17-2008 10:44 PM
Calling preflop raises before you I'm not sure about this but want to get a handle on it because I think it might be a leak of mine. Typical scenario, dealt a raiseable hand in... Started by ponyboy, 09-17-2008 05:53 PM	Replies: 3 Views: 824	Last Post By View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries 09-17-2008 10:40 PM
Implied Odds OOP How often do we disregard pot odds for implied odds when out of position? When we're in position, we can sometimes steal the pot on the turn by... Started by , 09-17-2008 10:05 PM	Replies: 1 Views: 654	Last Post By View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries 09-17-2008 10:35 PM
Am i beat here? Villain is 55/8/infinity over only 10 hands. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com... Started by AFchung, 09-16-2008 08:43 PM	Replies: 8 Views: 1,047	Last Post By Robb View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-17-2008 05:31 PM
Working Out Pot Odds Hello chaps, First post! I have been playing Texas No Limits poker for a while so I am familiar with the game and I would like to take it to the... Started by wildman, 09-17-2008 02:20 PM	Replies: 2 Views: 667	Last Post By Robb View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-17-2008 05:06 PM
[NL25] I bluff too much, line check please! I know I bluff too much at NL25 and this spew is a big reason why I break even. Here are a few hands to illustrate, some bluffs were successful, some... Started by pilipolio, 09-14-2008 03:13 PM	Replies: 8 Views: 1,842	Last Post By STHollywood View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-17-2008 01:13 PM
How awful did I play this and do you think i am beat Hero is bistock. HH for sportsbook is not that clear. I am not exactly where this hand went bad but the outcome was not Good. Please advice. ... Started by bigstock2001, 09-15-2008 02:41 PM	Replies: 8 Views: 914	Last Post By JinxT4 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-17-2008 07:59 AM
TPTK on the river I thought the turn was an easy call, but I let myself time out on the river: Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (7 handed) - Full-Tilt Converter... Started by , 09-16-2008 07:49 PM	Replies: 4 Views: 765	Last Post By View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries 09-17-2008 06:59 AM
How to dodge sets The 4bet on the flop tells me Im normally way behind, so why do I usually feel commited here? What should I be doing differently? Full Tilt... Started by OhBollocks, 09-15-2008 06:59 PM	Replies: 17 Views: 1,472	Last Post By View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries 09-17-2008 05:16 AM
How o send Pm? Hi, how I can send PM? Started by proslaviy, 09-16-2008 09:52 PM	Replies: 3 Views: 677	Last Post By sarbox68 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-16-2008 11:49 PM
I think a lightbulb just went off So I have a major problem with bet sizing - usually too timid and I have been slowly realizing that I limp too much, let other people get into a hand... Started by ponyboy, 09-12-2008 06:32 PM	Replies: 9 Views: 1,056	Last Post By ponyboy View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-16-2008 09:29 PM
The Wheel of Queens Pretty sick orbit. Im not whinging at all (puke), just seeing whether or not I could have played these differently? Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em,... Started by OhBollocks, 09-15-2008 07:10 PM	Replies: 7 Views: 949	Last Post By OhBollocks View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-16-2008 07:06 PM
Did i play this perfectly? DId I play this perfectly or could I have done it better? Full Tilt Poker Game #8093363901: Table Lamb (6 max) - $1/$2 - No Limit Hold'em -... Started by Aces_wired82, 09-16-2008 02:45 AM	Replies: 12 Views: 1,146	Last Post By daven View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-16-2008 05:31 PM
Bad win without showdown My hold'em manager chart shows my win without showdown to be pretty damn negative. I have an overall + monies at 25NL but all the money comes from... Started by Clar17y, 09-13-2008 10:09 AM	Replies: 7 Views: 1,364	Last Post By kettleofish View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-16-2008 11:46 AM
How should I play this? potential marginal river call Should I be calling or folding the river? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com ... Started by Biglines, 09-15-2008 04:45 PM	Replies: 6 Views: 854	Last Post By View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries 09-15-2008 11:48 PM
I need a poker Tune up Please give some advice. I don't use any software and really don't want to until I fully understand the true fundementals of the game. SO here is some of my questions and... Started by bigstock2001, 09-15-2008 11:33 AM	Replies: 2 Views: 1,053	Last Post By View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries 09-15-2008 09:07 PM
Flush draw - should I bet or try to get a free card? What is the correct play here? My inclination is to bet and see if I can take the pot down here......... PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (2... Started by Biglines, 09-15-2008 04:58 PM	Replies: 8 Views: 820	Last Post By sarbox68 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-15-2008 07:58 PM
Bank roll + income question Hi guys, I'm trying to get an idea for what games will be the most profitable in terms of making an income. My first angle, and what i'm... Started by wonderland, 09-13-2008 08:07 PM	Replies: 10 Views: 1,031	Last Post By wonderland View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-15-2008 07:57 PM
I think I played this right this is another hand I think I played this right. Opinions please Hand #1623012692000690: Paris (6-max) 12692 Seat 1: bown*** (6.05 in chips)... Started by bigstock2001, 09-15-2008 02:46 PM	Replies: 5 Views: 709	Last Post By Squeaky_Midget1 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-15-2008 07:25 PM
Raising for value vs blowing hands out Is bullying people at the table as fun for you as it is for me? I love it! Making my opponents sweat a little bit and trying to get them to play big... Started by Squeaky_Midget1, 09-15-2008 06:46 PM	Replies: 0 Views: 628	Last Post By Squeaky_Midget1 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-15-2008 06:46 PM
I think I was beat here too. Did I miss something on this hand that I should have cought sooner or did I play it wrong. Hand #1623012692000701: Paris (6-max) 12692 Seat 2:... Started by bigstock2001, 09-15-2008 02:49 PM	Replies: 2 Views: 663	Last Post By Muzzard View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-15-2008 04:13 PM
Controlling tilt by limiting my play I get bored/frustrated after playing for long (depending on whether im running good or bad respectively) and i think it's a good idea for me to have... Started by AFchung, 09-13-2008 02:55 AM	Replies: 17 Views: 2,415	Last Post By Stacks View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-15-2008 01:29 PM
I have more holes in my game than swiss cheese plse hlp! I am so frustrated. I play at sportsbook and I already know that it is a small site what i am trying to get help with is I need some software like... Started by bigstock2001, 09-15-2008 07:02 AM	Replies: 3 Views: 731	Last Post By AFchung View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-15-2008 01:12 PM
What do I play with my bankroll? Lets say I have a 600 dollar bank roll.. What NL cash game and what buyin tournments should I be playing? How do I know when to take it to the... Started by Aces_wired82, 09-13-2008 10:31 PM	Replies: 24 Views: 1,775	Last Post By Sup3rM4N View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-15-2008 07:07 AM
3-bet range w/ HEM This should be simple, but I'm not getting it... so the Total 3-bet stat in HEM... if it's 6%, that means vil 3-bet 6% of the times they had the... Started by sarbox68, 09-14-2008 08:53 PM	Replies: 2 Views: 1,588	Last Post By Stacks View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-14-2008 11:01 PM
Need some info/articles on fold equity Hi folks, Been researching some theory and need a nice little article on fold equity. Anyone know of one? Thanks! Started by wonderland, 09-14-2008 03:56 AM	Replies: 6 Views: 995	Last Post By wonderland View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-14-2008 08:25 PM
Jackpot table or not? I play on Partypoker on the 25nl 6max tables. I prefer to play the regular tables but i've noticed that usually the jackpot tables have a bigger... Started by Cardsharp, 09-13-2008 11:43 AM	Replies: 2 Views: 775	Last Post By Ragnar4 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-14-2008 03:52 PM
[NL25] paired Ace in 3betted pot Villain was around 60/15 on a very small sample. The 3bet kinda ran the alarm bell against this kind of bad/passive player. Is there a way to fold... Started by pilipolio, 09-14-2008 02:17 PM	Replies: 5 Views: 1,069	Last Post By pilipolio View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-14-2008 03:30 PM
A Fasciniating Situation. So I was playing poker today. After taking a bit of a hiatus. I've been spending a lot of time watching (shameless plug here) Grinderschool, and... Started by Ragnar4, 09-13-2008 11:47 PM	Replies: 3 Views: 682	Last Post By Clar17y View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-14-2008 08:24 AM
Donked into with JJ NL20. iPoker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.20 BB (10 handed) - iPoker Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com UTG ($59.30) UTG+1 ($17.23) UTG+2 ($20) Hero (MP1)... Started by gosam, 09-12-2008 06:26 PM	Replies: 14 Views: 1,090	Last Post By View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries 09-13-2008 10:31 PM
bank roll management I have spent alot of time since I have been a member here just trying to look at this. I also think this is the hardest part for me to control. I... Started by bigstock2001, 09-13-2008 09:21 AM	Replies: 4 Views: 762	Last Post By OhBollocks View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-13-2008 08:46 PM
Flopped Full House. Any good though? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (8 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com Button ($2.80) SB ($4.57) Hero (BB) ($2.01)... Started by AFchung, 09-12-2008 07:31 PM	Replies: 10 Views: 848	Last Post By settecba View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-13-2008 06:13 PM
goal report I am trying to figure out how to attach the goal progress report at the bottom of peoples posts. Thanks to sar i figured out how to build it and... Started by bigstock2001, 09-13-2008 10:03 AM	Replies: 1 Views: 685	Last Post By Jack Sawyer View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-13-2008 06:05 PM
gmml - 4k posts without being good at poker hey what's up, i'm givememyleg and i am now a straight flush here at ftr. this seems to be one of those memorable ranks to achieve and people make a... Started by givememyleg, 09-05-2008 01:08 AM	Replies: 63 Views: 2,832	Last Post By OhBollocks View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-13-2008 05:09 PM
Did I play this ok? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com Button ($2.34) SB ($5.71) BB ($3.68) UTG... Started by Biglines, 09-12-2008 03:21 AM	Replies: 19 Views: 1,295	Last Post By kmind View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-13-2008 12:30 PM