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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 03:12 PM
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08-09-2023 08:21 AM

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 12:38 PM
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09-28-2014 12:38 PM

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 03:04 PM
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09-11-2014 03:04 PM

Facing UTG shove w/ AQ.

This line kind of confused me, This was the 5th hand of the session with no stats on the villian. Was this a correct fold or an overbet bluff? i...

Started by sotekmedia, 10-15-2012 10:44 PM
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10-19-2012 10:31 AM

4NL - KK overpair facing dry flop raise

Cake Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.04 BB (7 handed) - Cake-Poker Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com saw flop BB ($4.07) Hero (UTG) ($7.09)...

Started by maverick007, 10-18-2012 06:50 AM
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10-19-2012 10:20 AM

is this really a fold?

this hand has been bugging me the past couple days, its really a spot where i dont know what to do. The villian is a typical decent player, who hasnt...

Started by acg123, 10-04-2012 11:02 PM
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10-17-2012 07:36 PM

[2NL] AQs facing 4bet OOP...Standard Spot?

Villain was 18/5 through 39 hands. Hadn't folded to 2/2 3bets and attempted to steal 100% of the the time on the button. PokerStars No-Limit...

Started by Cobra_1878, 10-13-2012 10:47 PM
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10-17-2012 02:43 PM

[2NL] KK 3bet pot...facing river shove.

Only had 26 hands on villain. He was 15/8 and this was the first 3bet he had faced. This was the first opportunity he had to donk a flop and done it,...

Started by Cobra_1878, 10-13-2012 10:36 PM
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10-16-2012 05:12 PM

I un-tilt by...

Folowing with the tilt thread, how do you untilt? I try to take a break when I see it coming but usually I'm too late.

Started by Sasquach991, 10-12-2012 01:30 PM
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10-16-2012 11:39 AM

ask me stuffs

bored, go go go. w.e u feel like asking. dont be surprised if u ask me about wimmens if i don't answer tho

Started by bikes, 10-07-2012 01:36 AM
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10-15-2012 05:29 PM

Saved Hands Disappearing?

OK, on PokerStars I have a folder where my hands are supposed to go to be saved for 10 days. As soon as I log out of PokerStars and try to find...

Started by Cobra_1878, 10-13-2012 06:07 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,003
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10-13-2012 11:25 PM

Exporting Hands

I am trying to export hands from PT3 but when I do it puts them into excel and makes a complete mess of them. Is there a certain way you have to...

Started by Cobra_1878, 10-13-2012 09:13 AM
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10-13-2012 05:20 PM

Taking A Break

Not sure what the fuck has happened to me but I have managed to lose 8BI over the last 3 days. Started off losing KK vs A8o then KK Vs AKo and it...

Started by Cobra_1878, 10-12-2012 04:52 PM
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10-13-2012 03:10 PM

2nt Hand of the session vs 35/12 (26 hand sample)

This was the second hand of my session with a villian i only had 28 hands on previously. Not sure what i should do in this spot? Stacks: UTG ...

Started by sotekmedia, 10-08-2012 09:49 PM
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10-13-2012 07:55 AM

I don't usually tilt...

... but when I do, I tend to turn into a station and won't fold top pair. Or, I'll take a spot where I have near 0 equity and take a really unviable...

Started by eugmac, 10-12-2012 09:10 AM
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10-12-2012 09:00 PM

Some spots from tonight, 25nl ZOOM

Hey guys took a short break but I am back. Ran some simulations to see how bad things can get and I certainly arent running too bad. ;-) (yet). ...

Started by m3taphysics, 10-11-2012 05:58 PM
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10-12-2012 03:37 AM

Win exciting prizes by playing ‘Final Hand’ on Facebook!

Win exciting prizes by playing ‘Final Hand’ on Facebook! If you are a poker enthusiast and would be happy to win Poker Travel Packages and earn...

Started by PokerForum1210, 10-12-2012 12:39 AM
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10-12-2012 12:39 AM

Question Can we re-raise in this situation ??

Hi, Here is a situation that got us all arguing about last week: This is a 'No-Limit' home game. Blinds are 50,100. 'Player A' raises to...

Started by Jimbo2012, 10-08-2012 03:12 PM
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10-10-2012 01:34 PM

What stats do you look for when choosing a table and why ?

I find the best tables are high players/flop and big pots tables because that is usually where the fish are.Being a tight player,i want to get on...

Started by spidyberge, 10-06-2012 11:14 AM
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10-10-2012 12:06 PM

10nl 5-handed: Flop tptk and nfd - c/f to action?

I flop one of the best hands I can after a fairly loose call here pre against two passive fish, but figure I should fold once button raises flop...

Started by The Bean Counter, 10-06-2012 10:38 AM
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10-10-2012 06:55 AM

[2NL] 99...Flop Top Set....facing all-in shove

Villain was 13/9 through 45 hands, had only faced one 3bet previous and didn't fold to it. Also only faced one cbet on flop, again just called it....

Started by Cobra_1878, 09-29-2012 09:19 AM
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10-10-2012 03:03 AM

AK help

I played this hand a few minutes ago and i JUST KNEW he had QQ, however i did not listen to myself and called. the villian was 16/12, was i wrong for...

Started by sotekmedia, 10-07-2012 11:45 PM
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10-09-2012 01:30 AM

First session in 3 months

hey guys, In late July my ole lappy finally bit the shit house, and my masonry work had really slowed down. I won't start playing the violin, but...

Started by WeldPhaser, 10-08-2012 01:11 PM
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10-08-2012 02:34 PM

4NL noobing again.

Suppose this is 4NL as carbon is .02/.04 Haven't been on this site in years. Have some free time and wanted to get back into poker. Finished NL...

Started by oomike01, 10-02-2012 10:07 PM
Replies: 16 Views: 2,142
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10-08-2012 11:53 AM

Is there something in domain of warcraft that raises your lv automatically?

How do you guys lv 100 train your pokemon

Started by eroxweesora, 10-05-2012 01:10 AM
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10-07-2012 12:34 AM

[2NL] 33 flop a set. This guy won't fold!!

This is villains very first hand at the table. No info at all. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (6 handed) - PokerStars Converter Tool from...

Started by Cobra_1878, 09-29-2012 06:13 PM
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10-07-2012 12:15 AM

10nl 6-max line check: Turned top 2 vs fit or fold

I think I butcher this hand worse than Jennifer Tilly would, but clueless how best to play it - thoughts? Villain is 27/16 over couple hundred...

Started by The Bean Counter, 10-06-2012 10:52 AM
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10-07-2012 12:02 AM

[10NL] JJ B/F or C/F the river?

Poker Stars, $0.05/$0.10, $0.02 ante No Limit Hold'em Cash, 9 Players SB: $11.20 (112 bb) BB: $10 (100 bb) UTG+1: $56.72 (567.2 bb) UTG+2:...

Started by mondayscool, 10-04-2012 12:55 AM
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10-04-2012 03:12 PM

5NL stats check

Stats over the last 30kish hands at 5NL. Basically looking for feedback here, any obvious leaks spotted? I feel like my 3bet should be higher for...

Started by mondayscool, 10-01-2012 02:07 AM
Replies: 12 Views: 1,537
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10-04-2012 01:50 PM

[2NL] JJ...unsure on what to do.

Villain was 85/8 through 91 hands. Limped 84% of the time, calling afterwards 76% of the time. Massive limp/caller, he was calling my 0.12 raises,...

Started by Cobra_1878, 09-29-2012 06:07 PM
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10-02-2012 12:26 PM

seeming reg reppin' thin

villain is from the UK. 8/0/0 over our 10 hand sample. he is 9-tabling and auto-topping up. that's all i have on him. comments on any street welcome....

Started by rpm, 09-30-2012 11:35 PM
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10-02-2012 07:19 AM

[5NL] JJ how often is he bluffing?

Poker Stars, $0.02/$0.05 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 9 Players UTG+2: $3.82 (76.4 bb) MP1: $1.93 (38.6 bb) MP2: $5.18 (103.6 bb) MP3: $6.92 (138.4...

Started by mondayscool, 09-28-2012 08:07 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,348
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10-01-2012 02:10 AM

KQo, squeezed from sb 25nl ZOOM

Hey guys, I decide to squeeze here with KQo, Reasons 1) Im never calling OOP with this hand 2) I have blockers to better hands (QQ, KK, AK)...

Started by m3taphysics, 09-23-2012 03:13 PM
Replies: 13 Views: 1,604
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09-29-2012 05:34 PM

[2NL] KTs Vs Limper

This guy was limping a lot. Had only played 15 hands but he had limped 90% of time, 33% call a raise, 66% fold to raise. He was 87/0 so far & hadn't...

Started by Cobra_1878, 09-20-2012 06:51 PM
Replies: 23 Views: 2,419
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09-28-2012 04:23 PM

2nl flop trips - value?

Back at 2nl after cashing out large % of BR and having nightmare day yesterday at 5nl. Played a light session this evening, at first this seemed an...

Started by OngBonga, 09-25-2012 09:32 PM
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09-28-2012 01:26 PM

[5NL] TT Can I bluff?

Poker Stars, $0.02/$0.05 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 9 Players MP3: $3.69 (73.8 bb) CO: $5 (100 bb) BTN: $5.09 (101.8 bb) SB: $2.33 (46.6 bb) BB:...

Started by mondayscool, 09-26-2012 11:57 PM
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09-28-2012 01:22 PM

Pre flop strategy

I feel I have a strong pre flop edge over the average player at 2nl, but I still find myself not really sure what I should do in certain spots. So...

Started by OngBonga, 09-27-2012 10:17 PM
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09-28-2012 01:19 PM

A Massive Thank You!!

Just want to say a massive thank you to everyone on this forum who has helped me, especially seven-deuce for railing me and giving me great advice. ...

Started by Cobra_1878, 09-23-2012 08:31 PM
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09-28-2012 05:44 AM

AK river decision??

Villain was 25/7 over 119 hands. Hadn't really noticed him at the table did not have him pegged for a total fish. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em,...

Started by seven-deuce, 09-21-2012 06:44 PM
Replies: 18 Views: 1,194
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09-28-2012 05:06 AM

[2NL] TT FH on Turn...Hero Fold?

Villain was 38/10/5 over 42 hands. Nothing else of note, other than he had raised JJ UTG before calling a 3bet and then checked both flop & turn when...

Started by Cobra_1878, 09-21-2012 11:00 AM
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09-28-2012 02:59 AM

Sample Size

Ok you experienced NL cash players give it to me straight, once and for all. What is the accepted amount of hands played where you can then determine...

Started by FlushDraww, 09-26-2012 06:28 PM
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09-27-2012 07:02 AM

Quick-Fix American Guide to Bonuses and Rakeback for Newbies

This is a quick guide I'm throwing together that falls under the same category as most of my threads: answering shit that I keep getting asked over...

Started by spoonitnow, 08-11-2008 03:03 PM
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09-25-2012 08:30 AM

AA shoving good or bad?

Here's a hand that happened just before the hand in question. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (5 handed) - PokerStars Converter Tool from...

Started by seven-deuce, 09-15-2012 03:52 PM
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09-24-2012 05:04 PM

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