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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

NEVER playing at PokerStars again!!!!!

Hey guys. Well, I now absolutely HATE PokerStars and I have about $100 still left in my account but I'm NEVER playing again. I'm now...

Started by MaxAA, 08-15-2007 12:47 AM
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08-15-2007 04:50 PM

A Pokerstove Analysis

Here is my first serious attempt at an in-depth analysis of a pretty standard situation using Pokerstove. For this example, assume 100xBB stacks...

Started by Vi-Zer0Skill, 08-15-2007 01:45 AM
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08-15-2007 02:03 PM

Beginner Bankroll and Questions

Hey all, I know you get a lot of proper bankroll questions but I wanted to get some different views. I have taken a break recently from poker. I am...

Started by superrman77, 08-13-2007 03:46 PM
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08-15-2007 01:33 PM

AK allin Pre: Some interesting maths that suprised me

This is a spot that seemed counterintuitive to me. Its pretty simple back of the envelope stuff so it isnt going to be totally accurate but the...

Started by Pelion, 08-14-2007 05:48 PM
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08-15-2007 07:21 AM

Quick Question regarding BB

Just a quickie, Was playing a game down the pub. Blinds were 800/1600, SB posted and only had another 500, BB had 4k or so Folded round to the...

Started by Lighty NCFC, 08-14-2007 12:24 PM
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08-15-2007 01:22 AM

Newbie need help!

What do all these acronyms and stuff mean.... like 3-bet 4-bet... OESD is their a thread anywhere around that has all of these explained?

Started by dave5813, 08-15-2007 01:02 AM
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08-15-2007 01:06 AM

Quick question

What do you consider tight or loose table conditions? Right now, for me at a 9 person table I think 3 is tight and any more is loose(seeing the...

Started by aytopper, 08-13-2007 06:48 PM
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08-14-2007 10:46 PM

20k hand check up

This is a follow up to my 10k hand post found here http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=57779&highlight= and like before they are...

Started by fisherman, 08-14-2007 12:33 PM
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08-14-2007 01:53 PM

table selection question

i play mostly SnG's but i want to start playing more cash games since it seems many of you high rollers do. i noticed a post about table selection. ...

Started by iolzizlyi, 08-13-2007 11:02 PM
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08-13-2007 11:18 PM

the old "limp RR"

saw a nice "move" today. the old "limp RR," but it was a sooted conn instead of the AA we are accustomed to seeing. seems like nice way to 3bet...

Started by Chopper, 08-10-2007 10:24 PM
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08-13-2007 05:24 PM

Railing

I'm playing UB $10NL... any suggestions on 1) either finding someone to rail some of my play or 2) that would be okay w/ me railing them? I'd rather...

Started by sarbox68, 08-13-2007 05:11 PM
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08-13-2007 05:11 PM

AP's new BBJ and PTBB/100

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=inet&Number=11282661&page=0&fpart=all How do you guys feel about this thread at 2+2?...

Started by jyms, 07-20-2007 10:54 AM
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08-13-2007 04:35 PM

Full tilt poker - Freeroll

Hey I can't seem to find it anywhere... what do I need to do to be able to enter a freeroll tournament on FTP? Do I need to send some cash first...

Started by Killa, 08-12-2007 07:15 AM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,007
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08-13-2007 03:58 PM

Quick Question

Playing .10/.25 ring game, with this hand came up and was just wondering whether i could have played it any differently and shouldnt have pushed. was...

Started by Reesy, 08-09-2007 07:57 PM
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08-13-2007 03:53 PM

A couple hands

Is this piss poor play on my part or just bad luck? These where like 2 min. apart and took my winnings for the day. Full Tilt Poker Game...

Started by Plitz, 08-09-2007 11:09 PM
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08-13-2007 03:29 PM

Poll Poll: AF or AFQ??

why??

Started by jyms, 08-11-2007 05:07 PM
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08-13-2007 02:31 PM

People going south

Does this happen a lot on every level? Why is it that people go south immediately after winning a big pot? Does it happen on higher stakes too? ...

Started by Jack Sawyer, 08-10-2007 02:24 AM
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08-13-2007 08:45 AM

36 on stars for 30 on FT...

I want to liquidate my funds to Full Tilt...If your interested, ship me a PM

Started by gsaj18, 08-12-2007 11:59 PM
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08-12-2007 11:59 PM

adaptations when moving from FR to 6max?

i am currently playing FR NL25 and intend to move to 6max. reasons: - preparing to move up to NL50 (all 6max tables at party) - maximizing...

Started by sunnyday, 07-14-2007 10:15 AM
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08-12-2007 11:18 PM

do you ever get bored with poker?

Think about cashing out and calling it quits? Kinda feel like I could be doing something more productive with my late nights lately...anyone else?

Started by uscheese, 08-07-2007 12:30 PM
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08-12-2007 08:02 PM

what the hell does this mean?

not a take off the other thread, but a strategy question. i am sick of seeing this. if you do it, please explain why, and help me bust the other...

Started by Chopper, 08-07-2007 01:46 AM
Replies: 51 Views: 2,657
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08-12-2007 07:24 PM

Should I be leaving the country???

Seriously, how soft are the tables at non U.S. online poker rooms? I am an American player who occassionally will start to drool when reading a HH...

Started by Vi-Zer0Skill, 08-07-2007 01:56 AM
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08-11-2007 03:42 AM

Optimal Continuation bet sizing?

I read an interesting post a while back on two plus two about different ways to size continuation bets and the advantages/disadvantages of each way. ...

Started by kman, 08-08-2007 02:59 AM
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08-11-2007 03:32 AM

raising light in position and folding to aggresion

i cant help but wonder if you like to raise in position with a wider range when folded to with...suited conns, gappers, premiums, any A, etc. ...

Started by Chopper, 08-08-2007 03:29 PM
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08-11-2007 12:29 AM

low suited conecters

how do you guys play hands like 6 :heart: 7 :heart: preflop ? I used to raise with them or call with them but never seem to hit anything on the...

Started by Plitz, 08-09-2007 10:22 PM
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08-11-2007 12:22 AM

Start play money without losing bonuses?

"Virgin" question here. I want to get my feet wet in play money games before depositing cash. Is there a way to do this without wasting the better...

Started by Hermann the Lombard, 08-08-2007 12:18 AM
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08-10-2007 02:55 PM

Quiting Poker - Thoughts??

Now, I am realitvely new to online poker. I've been playing a year or so now at sites like PokerRoom and FullTilt. I'm just wondering if I am the...

Started by JokerRoom, 08-09-2007 10:40 AM
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08-10-2007 12:56 AM

1-2 NL live, Decent players, i got2 pairs, damn, 3 pairs

ok so toay im playing 1-2 nl at some crappy casino in WI. I get dealt the power of 5:h:-2:s: in the BB and check a 4-way pot flop comes ...

Started by SHAKE, 08-08-2007 11:04 PM
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08-10-2007 12:33 AM

Strategy ring vs S/G's

mainly a $10 and $20 S/G player. Built my br from $150 to $800 and would like to start playing ring games a bit more. What are the main...

Started by fdnypoker, 08-09-2007 06:52 PM
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08-09-2007 07:40 PM

Ghosting??

What would be my best option for ghosting. If I wanted to watch someone play or have someone watch me, would PCanywhere be my best choice. What about...

Started by jyms, 05-18-2007 09:19 PM
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08-09-2007 06:04 PM

100 NL: help with TT

So, TT is my biggest loser at 100 NL FR on stars. I'm not really sure what the problem is, I may be overplaying them, especially out of position. ...

Started by pgil, 08-08-2007 02:00 AM
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08-09-2007 10:27 AM

us sites

Are there any other sites out there for U.S. players other than Fulltilt,Stars,bodog,Ultimate? Thx

Started by Plitz, 08-08-2007 02:22 PM
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08-09-2007 07:32 AM

Poll Poll: Session Length

I never really got into ring because I would never know when to stop. I would keep playing until I lost my buy-in or got too tired to play (usually...

Started by Zee Devee, 08-08-2007 01:14 PM
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08-09-2007 01:23 AM

recording sessions

How do you guys record your poker sessions? THx

Started by Plitz, 08-08-2007 02:26 PM
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08-09-2007 01:19 AM

SnG Tournie question

Sorry I don't have specific HHs to show, but here's the set-up... SnG 5+.50, FR, relatively late in the tournie. My stack is around $1,000-1,300....

Started by sarbox68, 08-08-2007 07:30 PM
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08-09-2007 12:58 AM

Too quick to give this up?

No reads on villain. Have been going through a terrible couple of days of getting sucked out on, losing set vs. set, etc., so was a little gunshy....

Started by deacon_bluez, 08-07-2007 03:39 PM
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08-08-2007 09:45 PM

My objectives - Operation Newbie

Ok, so i've seen some people posting operations here's mine I started with a 400$ br that lasted me 6 months, breaking even or losing little......

Started by asdpikas, 07-26-2007 07:25 AM
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08-08-2007 05:58 PM

Blind vs. Blind

I am hoping to improve by blind play, since i am fairly certain i can do much better. I play well from the BB HU since i have position and i tend to...

Started by Vi-Zer0Skill, 08-08-2007 01:56 AM
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08-08-2007 01:56 AM

The time to slowplay

From everything I've read, slowplaying is often a bad idea because it lets people complete their draws for free. So... Is slowplaying always a...

Started by d0zer, 08-07-2007 06:18 PM
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08-08-2007 12:46 AM

Multiple accounts for rakeback..how do i avoid this?

OK, quick question. I deposited on FT and have cleared my original deposit bonus. I now want to get rake back, the only problem is I am pretty sure...

Started by thizzSantaCruz, 08-07-2007 02:30 PM
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08-07-2007 11:30 PM

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