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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: 62,359	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: 30,938	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: 29,306	Last Post By spoonitnow View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 09-11-2014 03:04 PM
Come to the FTR Chat Room Some of you fishies come into the chat room and we can talk about poker or hands or some shit. I need something to do while I'm 12-tabling, so holla... Started by spoonitnow, 10-28-2007 06:21 PM	Replies: 2 Views: 966	Last Post By Chopper View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-30-2007 11:00 PM
Starting online and need some advice Ill make this as short as possible. Im a college student with no real bills to pay aside from my phone. Im not employed so between schoolwork I am... Started by SushiWizard, 10-30-2007 09:48 PM	Replies: 1 Views: 698	Last Post By taipan168 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-30-2007 10:16 PM
AA, tough spot on the flop PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (9 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) Hero ($2.89) UTG+1... Started by miracleriver, 10-22-2007 09:01 PM	Replies: 16 Views: 1,867	Last Post By Disco View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-30-2007 08:56 PM
1/2 live hand 1/2 live, only at table for maybe 15 hands. Typical 1/2 players from what I can tell, laggy/bad. Stacks of $300 for players involved. Hero in MP... Started by Aces, 10-22-2007 01:10 PM	Replies: 6 Views: 1,162	Last Post By Fnord View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-30-2007 08:28 PM
Sets and Flush Strategies I've played alot of hands, 17 royal flushes so far. But still don't think I have this No-Limit thing mastered. I do play 16 tables at a time. So... Started by deadgoat, 07-10-2006 09:02 PM	Replies: 48 Views: 4,517	Last Post By deadgoat View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-29-2007 05:57 PM
B&M hand loose passive table at 2/2 blinds i'm in middle position with pocket 10s 1 limper before me I raise it to 16 Villain (LAG) calls in late... Started by asdpikas, 10-26-2007 12:09 PM	Replies: 1 Views: 889	Last Post By ChrisBCritter View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-29-2007 03:12 PM
3 More Questions 1) Lots of people advocate playing suited connectors and no one seems to question such plays. However, one of the biggest noob mistakes is to get... Started by Thunder, 10-20-2007 01:09 PM	Replies: 41 Views: 3,281	Last Post By Robb View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-29-2007 02:13 PM
Pot odds vs. a short stack PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (9 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) Button ($17) SB... Started by spoonitnow, 10-28-2007 01:14 PM	Replies: 6 Views: 900	Last Post By spoonitnow View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-29-2007 10:36 AM
Stepping it up to 10 handed and "Proffessional" pl For those of you that have read my other thread, thank you for your patience, and I plan to keep this thread short. First, some background. ... Started by breathweapon, 10-24-2007 09:06 PM	Replies: 41 Views: 3,063	Last Post By breathweapon View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-29-2007 03:05 AM
Is The Maths Correct? Hi all, It's been a while since my last post so..... There I was, noodling around, sucking up as much poker info as I could when I chanced... Started by Thunder, 10-18-2007 11:51 PM	Replies: 20 Views: 1,584	Last Post By Robb View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-28-2007 10:38 PM
Position vs aggro's Everything I've read about position says that you want players who bet a lot on your right, and passive players on your left. The explanation makes... Started by Hawk, 10-28-2007 01:51 AM	Replies: 1 Views: 667	Last Post By IPlayTight View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-28-2007 04:55 AM
FTP $600 Bonus So im like retarted at math pretty much right now. Does this sound correct. To complete the 600 bonus in 120 days i will have to play rougly 1500... Started by DetroitHusling101, 10-27-2007 05:47 PM	Replies: 8 Views: 990	Last Post By daven View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-28-2007 01:35 AM
small pp's, oop - help! I've recently begun opening all pairs for (at least) a standard raise. For me, that's about 3 - 3.5 x BB. During the last 2k hands, I had a run where... Started by Robb, 10-27-2007 12:52 PM	Replies: 7 Views: 1,012	Last Post By salsa4ever View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-27-2007 11:45 PM
Buy ins and BR Ok this may seem A realy newbie question but here I go Table stakes $1/$2 Are 20 BB's enough and are 10 to 15 buy ins sufficient. I play on... Started by littlewashu, 10-27-2007 05:57 AM	Replies: 7 Views: 952	Last Post By Chopper View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-27-2007 03:39 PM
Limit or No Limit? Well I've been playing poker online now for about 3 weeks. I've been playing limit for most of it and have been winning overall. I've always been... Started by Nexter, 09-19-2007 11:30 PM	Replies: 33 Views: 3,085	Last Post By Nexter View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-26-2007 08:50 PM
Replay of the AP cheater http://www.pokerxfactor.com/HA90370/2_20071014_190711/2 I thought seeing how the other players were playing was VERY interesting. Started by Fnord, 10-18-2007 01:52 AM	Replies: 10 Views: 1,534	Last Post By Jimmy Mac View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-26-2007 12:47 PM
Need some advice/tips for this weeks tourny Hi everyone, each Friday a group of people meet up at a local bar to play a no limit holdem tourny. Its usually between 30-50 players. The first week... Started by Pains, 09-25-2007 11:43 PM	Replies: 7 Views: 1,030	Last Post By Evansgambit View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-26-2007 08:55 AM
Where to play? What's a good poker site for beginners? I don't want to lose all my money to ringers :x Started by thepokervirgin, 10-25-2007 06:16 PM	Replies: 8 Views: 1,054	Last Post By Miffed22001 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-26-2007 06:54 AM
TTs in SB min reraised by BB PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (7 handed) Poker Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) MP1 ($5) MP2 ($6.88)... Started by miracleriver, 10-25-2007 03:16 PM	Replies: 8 Views: 978	Last Post By Chopper View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-26-2007 12:50 AM
99s on all under board PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (9 handed) Poker Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) Button ($0.45) SB... Started by miracleriver, 10-25-2007 01:00 PM	Replies: 2 Views: 950	Last Post By IPlayTight View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-25-2007 05:23 PM
Thoughts from a Three Month Hold'em Rookie. I believe I understand position, but while reading articles regarding the button I've been forced to re-evaluate that belief. I'm told that... Started by breathweapon, 10-23-2007 07:21 PM	Replies: 14 Views: 3,837	Last Post By breathweapon View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-25-2007 02:37 PM
BBJ EV BBJ tables tend to be fishier than your average table for any given stakes but I have still always avoided them due to the insane rake (I play 6max... Started by Jibalob, 10-24-2007 08:27 AM	Replies: 18 Views: 3,234	Last Post By Miffed22001 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-25-2007 04:02 AM
A few reasons why I'm a losing player 1) I pay off way more than other people pay me off. Well, now that I think about it this is probably the only reason. 2) I only use odds for... Started by pankfish, 10-20-2007 05:23 PM	Replies: 16 Views: 1,589	Last Post By pankfish View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-24-2007 09:35 PM
QQ, check-raised all-in on the flop No reads on villain. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (7 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) ... Started by miracleriver, 10-22-2007 01:07 AM	Replies: 14 Views: 1,054	Last Post By Jack Sawyer View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-24-2007 12:28 AM
What do stats like this mean: (23.4/8.1 over 141 hands) I saw the above example in a post here on FTR, where the poster was describing his opponent in a hand dealt in a 180 man tourney. What do the... Started by DavePA, 10-22-2007 11:50 PM	Replies: 5 Views: 920	Last Post By Unibomber14 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-23-2007 06:55 PM
backdoor flush draw=extra out? so i was doing some logical thinking, and I think a backdoor flush draw is the equivalent of an extra out... here is my line of reasoning: odds of... Started by vagtasticvoyage, 10-12-2007 01:13 AM	Replies: 4 Views: 1,670	Last Post By Robb View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-22-2007 06:43 PM
Building the Bankroll Getting ready to desposit $50 into full tilt. What are your opinions on the best way to make that grow with the least risk? I'm thinking about:... Started by lizardcakes, 10-21-2007 10:05 AM	Replies: 17 Views: 1,699	Last Post By Robb View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-22-2007 05:35 PM
Lost on how to play Ace-rag - help please Check PT after 10.5K hands, and I'm playing Ax for a profit down to A8, where I'm break even. (Ax suited hands are all profitable.) I am losing with... Started by Robb, 10-20-2007 09:09 PM	Replies: 11 Views: 1,232	Last Post By bode View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-22-2007 07:42 AM
JJ preflop vs short stack PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (9 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) CO ($3.72) Button... Started by miracleriver, 10-22-2007 01:27 AM	Replies: 2 Views: 751	Last Post By bode View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-22-2007 07:26 AM
Push or fold? Villian has been at the table for awhile. I don't think he would make this play without at least the K. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (7... Started by tandar, 09-25-2007 07:49 PM	Replies: 20 Views: 1,855	Last Post By Chopper View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-21-2007 01:49 PM
yay for me! A month ago or so I made my first deposit, $95, to a poker site. I've been playing 2NL on stars since then, and doing OK at the FR games making a... Started by Hawk, 10-19-2007 07:46 PM	Replies: 5 Views: 960	Last Post By Jack Sawyer View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-20-2007 05:33 PM
What is WPP in the profile mean? ??? Started by Jack Bauer, 10-20-2007 04:15 PM	Replies: 2 Views: 944	Last Post By Jack Bauer View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-20-2007 05:19 PM
Poker Tracker Donk needs help After 18 months of poker I finally bought PT. I'm uploading 12.6k HH and although the software told me it might freeze from so many, it has been... Started by Deanglow, 10-17-2007 04:47 PM	Replies: 15 Views: 1,327	Last Post By daven View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-20-2007 02:24 AM
Playing against FTR guys in cash games This may seem silly, but I would like some of the experienced players to weigh in on the etiquette for playing against folks we know from FTR forum... Started by Robb, 10-17-2007 12:19 PM	Replies: 21 Views: 2,099	Last Post By daven View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-20-2007 02:21 AM
Multi-tabling I'm after some hints/tips on multitabling but can't seem to find any stickys/posts specifically dedicated to this. I'd appreciate a link or two if... Started by kevster, 10-15-2007 10:21 AM	Replies: 39 Views: 1,854	Last Post By martindcx1e View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-19-2007 04:18 AM
PT question how many of you use PT in detail? meaning you go into more than vpip/pfr/AF. beyond W$SD/W$WSF/Cbet %. the reason i ask is i am having a bit of... Started by Chopper, 10-17-2007 10:33 AM	Replies: 15 Views: 1,103	Last Post By Chopper View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-18-2007 05:09 PM
Picking the right spots When I sat down this was the first time I had seen villain, no history. Semed pretty straight forward and after about 50-80 hands I decided to start... Started by Muzzard, 10-17-2007 02:25 PM	Replies: 5 Views: 886	Last Post By martindcx1e View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-18-2007 01:32 PM
Which books next posting for feedback then you can move to tools. I just want to make sure some see it. What books next? I read NLHE T&P and TOP several times. I... Started by jyms, 10-15-2007 01:47 AM	Replies: 6 Views: 1,053	Last Post By Chicago_Kid View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-17-2007 11:17 PM
Tight Low Stakes NL Games I'm playing at Party Poker and am having trouble at the NL tables. Im not losing money, but Im not really making much either. The problem is,... Started by shazbox, 10-14-2007 10:55 AM	Replies: 8 Views: 1,205	Last Post By shazbox View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-17-2007 08:53 PM
Should I get loose preflop in micro stakes limit? If you are playing at a table with multiple people who won't fold to any preflop raise, would it be optimal to limp to the flop and decide how I'm... Started by pankfish, 10-16-2007 09:12 PM	Replies: 6 Views: 1,108	Last Post By tgo007 View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message View Blog Entries 10-17-2007 01:50 PM