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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: 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

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

Concept: Implied threat

NLHE $0.5/$1 blinds, $70 effective stacks. Kinda TAggy player who tries to play well opens from MP for $4. Fnord calls from the button. Blinds...

Started by Fnord, 03-02-2006 01:46 PM
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08-28-2009 03:09 AM

Hope for the noobs

15-16 months ago , i decided to stop freerolling as a hobby and start and learn how to play cash games. I got involved in the BC, posted hands , took...

Started by Keith, 05-06-2010 10:24 PM
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07-20-2012 06:33 PM

Random Contest.

kk so heres the deal. if you want to make a video of you like anywhere up to 6 tabling with no commentary and have me watch it and provide commentary...

Started by bikes, 07-05-2011 09:05 PM
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07-18-2011 10:43 PM

Folding AK Preflop opioions?

So i was in this situation and i think i did the right thing but i got hassled by the rest of the table which made me question myself. Still i know i...

Started by exsentrik, 01-26-2007 08:15 PM
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02-22-2007 05:53 PM

The trough-Bigspenda73--4000 Posts of Degeneracy

Wow, 4k posts, never thought this day would come. For those who don't know me I'm FTR's biggest post-whore, an instructor for a poker video site,...

Started by bigspenda73, 08-06-2008 04:27 AM
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09-08-2008 04:11 AM

BC Quick Check

This thread is for quick line checks. This isn't for long analysis just a quick, looks good or 3b to $11. Fwiw $10 is the correct size here but it's...

Started by bikes, 03-17-2011 11:37 PM
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01-28-2012 06:21 PM

*March Poker Chat Thread*

Decided to put this up as a way for people to put general stuff which doesn't deserve a thread. There's no real place to just put poker...

Started by Pascal, 03-01-2013 09:48 AM
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03-27-2013 07:13 PM

3 things you've done in last week to improve your game

I'll go first: 1. Reviewed last 4k HH's in depth, looking for (and finding :oops: ) leaks. 2. Learned more functionality for HEM: "fish list"...

Started by Robb, 11-22-2008 01:34 PM
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12-15-2008 08:45 AM

GS subs, private tourney, bears... OH MY!!!

As many of you know most GrinderSchool members and instructors are also active FTR members. Well one of those members is looking to give back for...

Started by Stacks, 09-29-2009 02:18 AM
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10-11-2009 10:45 PM

Aokrongly's 19 hands

I've heard this post mentioned a few times on this forum. I've been trying to use the forum search tool and haven't had a whole lot of luck with it....

Started by Scrimmage, 05-10-2006 04:15 PM
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12-27-2006 09:38 PM

FTR Session Reviews

Something that I think is incredibly important in developing your game is having somebody else look at not just your hands but your entire sessions. ...

Started by andy-akb, 09-07-2006 09:24 PM
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12-10-2006 11:40 AM

Video Ask Me Anything - spoonitnow

Hey everybody, I've been a member here since September of 2005. I'm currently the main moderator for the Beginners Circle and Small Stakes NLHE...

Started by spoonitnow, 12-08-2014 11:33 AM
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12-31-2014 09:49 AM

SMALL BALL POKER

I'm just starting to lear this style and it really works. Ill write some of what i know and anyone that knows more about/want to know more about...

Started by SHAKE, 06-18-2007 10:55 PM
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07-04-2007 12:24 AM

Deep money cash NLHE - Why are you raising pre-flop?

Simple question, but I suspect a lot of people don't really get it... 100-200BB effective stacks. Why raise pre-flop? What are the merits of...

Started by Fnord, 10-17-2005 05:29 PM
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11-10-2005 07:51 PM

Please help me beat 100nl.

Ok I am about sick of losing at 100nl. I have got in about 2.5k hands and I am down 5.8 buyins. I have never lost like this and I know it isn't...

Started by Renton, 03-30-2006 09:14 PM
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04-04-2006 09:17 PM

How to Make a Metric Fuckton of Money in 2011

Step 1: Go download IceChat: IceChat IRC Client :: IRC Client Extra-Ordinaire :: The Chat Cool People Use. It's free and it's small and it doesn't...

Started by spoonitnow, 01-18-2011 12:30 PM
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03-17-2011 08:41 PM

$5nl multiway with TPGK

Villain who continued postflop is 15/2 over 100ish, pretty passive. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (8 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool...

Started by Micro2Macro, 05-06-2009 08:49 PM
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05-09-2009 10:51 PM

FPP points and bankroll management

Ok, my bankroll is around $650 and I have 11,000+ fpp points. I'm over 2k fpp shy of buying in directly to tomorrow's Sunday Million, so my best shot...

Started by OngBonga, 12-17-2011 02:23 PM
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12-26-2011 10:08 PM

The difference between good and great players?

I have been playing for about 8 months now, and believe I have been a good player for the last 6 months. The thingis, i'm not sure how to progress...

Started by Toadstool, 09-28-2005 02:46 PM
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10-12-2005 03:47 PM

AJo/AJs in EP

do u just fold this hand if u know ur gonna get called if u raise preflop? lately ive decided that im probably going to be saving money by not...

Started by dan, 03-30-2006 07:57 AM
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04-04-2006 11:24 PM

hand reading?

i dont know where this will go because its such a complex subject, but maybe we can get pointed in the right direction. we know to assign ranges...

Started by Chopper, 02-14-2008 01:04 PM
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02-29-2008 07:33 PM

Comments: aokrongly's 19 Starting Hands

{ Discuss: http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/forum/poker-34753.htm } Ive heard people talk about playing only 19 starting hands as a beginner....

Started by joseph73, 01-04-2006 01:28 AM
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09-18-2009 07:58 AM

I need a strategy to make $80 a day and then.............

I can quit my job because my wife just got a big promotion and that would be what I would need to average per day to be home free... oh the thought....

Started by Eat the Flesh, 03-24-2006 05:09 AM
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03-29-2006 03:28 PM

How often do you bet these flops?

You have :qs: :qc:. You raised pre-flop from the CO and got 1 caller. How often do you bet these flops? Assume 100BB stacks and no reads on villain....

Started by martindcx1e, 04-15-2006 03:20 PM
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04-17-2006 11:34 AM

Thoughts on "Seeing where you're at"

Lately I have realized that there are many poker players out there who are betting and raising without really thinking about why they are doing so....

Started by martindcx1e, 04-20-2006 02:30 PM
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08-13-2008 11:29 PM

Table Selection?

Again thanks for input and a great forum...I have been playing on PartyPoker, NL / PL small stake hold em tables for a month...I currently look for...

Started by gacowboy, 01-15-2004 09:12 AM
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10-21-2005 06:37 PM

4 and 2 rule...Is this right?

About 2 weeks ago I was reading my bathroom material (The Little Green Book) and I read this section about a 4 and 2 rule. Which states that if you...

Started by aytopper, 07-28-2006 10:28 PM
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02-02-2009 01:23 AM

A graph to help beginners grasp shortrun vs. longrun

Anyone else who has a good example like this please post here too. This is a graph of my full ring 10nl experience this time around. To start off...

Started by martindcx1e, 10-14-2007 01:02 PM
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05-26-2008 08:21 PM

Beginners Circle Suggestions Thread

I guess now that I'm the new BC regulator I'll take suggestions on things you would like to see in the BC. Or something. Anything suggested to...

Started by spoonitnow, 02-05-2010 05:36 PM
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02-24-2010 04:26 AM

Bored. (mini-well)

I'm bored waiting for Full Tilt and Stars to verify my relocation change so in the mean time feel free to ask me anything about whatever and I'll...

Started by bikes, 05-23-2011 06:44 AM
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06-02-2011 11:59 PM

Comments: The Newbie Circle of Death

{Comments on http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=9214 } Great post!

Started by aokrongly, 03-28-2005 03:32 PM
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07-24-2009 03:26 PM

What is your range?

Ok heres the deal. You sitting on the button with two cards at a 200NL table on Party Poker. Effective stacks are $200 and there are ten players....

Started by Renton, 05-22-2006 03:04 AM
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05-31-2006 09:50 AM

Simple hand reading exercise

I thought this might be a good thing to post in here. What does BB have? Don't answer if you aren't a beginner :D $10NL (8 Players) Hand History...

Started by martindcx1e, 09-07-2007 01:17 AM
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09-10-2007 09:39 AM

Play Money or Real Money?

I was wondering how different is Play Money and Real Money? Are the skills different or do they use the same skills? I been trying to improve my...

Started by Quocy04, 01-23-2006 02:03 PM
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02-08-2006 11:28 AM

the long run. overated?

i think the long run is overated to many poker players. when i play poker, i maximize on the short run. repeated short run plays put together is my...

Started by bigboy5540, 03-18-2006 09:31 PM
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03-24-2006 05:22 PM

how realistic is winning one of those?

Im playing lots and lots of freerolls because right now as a student I just dont have any money to start a poker BR...hoping to some day win one of...

Started by Wyvver, 06-04-2006 04:30 AM
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07-21-2006 07:01 AM

Common NLHE myths debunked

I've been around FTR for a while, and I constantly see stuff that ranges from being correct only some of the time, to being blatantly poor advice. ...

Started by Lukie, 04-23-2006 07:25 PM
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05-10-2006 04:05 AM

Things that suck...

...hitting the wrong button :(

Started by JB25163, 05-10-2006 07:21 PM
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05-15-2006 10:40 PM

spoonitnow's Mathematics of EV Thread

I'm going to make this thread because I'm tired of answering everyone and their mother's questions about setting up EV equations for cash games. Once...

Started by spoonitnow, 05-20-2010 11:50 PM
Replies: 70 Views: 30,336
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07-25-2013 07:41 PM

Bigspenda's Micro-Stakes Video Series

Bigspenda73 presents a series of micro-stakes videos in the FTR Poker Video Library. Click a title below to view the video. Bigspenda's...

Started by Xianti, 08-31-2007 03:01 AM
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03-19-2009 04:39 PM

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