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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: 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

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

Can I call this?

Oppenent is pretty standard, your basic 10NLer, donkish but not an insane donk. Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (6 handed) Hand History...

Started by thizzSantaCruz, 05-10-2007 10:27 PM
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05-11-2007 11:41 AM

PT Stats v Observation

I just wondered if you guys make any assumptions based on the PT stats on your HUD, further than he is a tag/lag/rock etc which may lead you to try a...

Started by HiLo, 05-10-2007 09:25 AM
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05-10-2007 09:14 PM

6 week poker break. Any advice?

So far I've gone 1 and a half days without playing (and be able to). I feel like something is missing from my life - a feeling of emptiness. I...

Started by pokerroomace, 05-10-2007 03:19 PM
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05-10-2007 08:20 PM

poker propping

anyone had any experience poker propping? want to tell me about it? pros and cons please i've sent off an application for:...

Started by pokerroomace, 05-10-2007 06:46 PM
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05-10-2007 07:38 PM

Ongame Bad Beats

I play at pokerroom.com and am facing the worst bad beat streak ever, I play $100 NL mostly at the time because I cant play $400 NL with my bankroll...

Started by soft, 05-08-2007 07:11 PM
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05-10-2007 01:49 PM

win rate - what's considered "good", "avg&quo

I'm just starting out (6800 hands played online) - my win rate is .10 sb/hand. Is this considered good? Average? I'm currently much better in...

Started by mtagliaf, 05-06-2007 08:20 AM
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05-10-2007 01:46 PM

3 betting Light

Can someone please en"light"en me - WTF does this mean? I have done a search but can't find an explanation. I assume it is either a reraise by a...

Started by HiLo, 05-10-2007 08:02 AM
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05-10-2007 01:44 PM

AKo OOP 25NL

You're sitting at 25NL 6max table on the big blind. You have AKo. Games are generally loose at this level. Unknown player at MP raises for 4bb,...

Started by Jupit3r, 05-10-2007 03:33 AM
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05-10-2007 01:43 PM

questoin about AK outta position

Full Tilt Poker Game #2386880260: Table Tule Springs - $0.10/$0.25 - No Limit Hold'em - 14:19:35 ET - 2007/05/09 Seat 1: mstephans ($24.90) Seat 2:...

Started by PapalRage, 05-09-2007 02:30 PM
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05-10-2007 01:23 PM

Leading out flops

I know it depends on reads and such, but lets say the villain raises and you call with pocket 5's on the button....flop comes 9-3-2. Is it better to...

Started by bef99hwk, 05-06-2007 10:36 PM
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05-10-2007 01:01 PM

Can a player cash in some chips at a cash game and continue?

Can a player in a cash game cash-in some chips and continue playing at the same table with less chips at stake? I've understood that a player is...

Started by mucknut, 04-30-2007 05:11 PM
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05-10-2007 12:39 PM

My main problems

I feel like my pokers improving, but I'm still down. Things I need to learn. 1. No, he is not bluffing you. 2. No, he isnt an idiot either. ...

Started by bjsaust, 05-09-2007 06:16 PM
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05-10-2007 10:05 AM

Fold Equity in Cash Games

Hi, Could anybody point me in the direction of a clear explanation of Fold Equity and its application in cash games. My understanding so far is...

Started by HiLo, 05-10-2007 06:26 AM
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05-10-2007 09:21 AM

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Started by aokrongly, 04-29-2007 11:53 PM
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05-10-2007 08:41 AM

A Tip 100-200NL

I have a small piece of information that a lot of newer players to this limit will probably find quite useful. I found out about this fairly recently...

Started by Vi-Zer0Skill, 05-09-2007 07:36 AM
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05-10-2007 01:40 AM

(ab)using position

I'm looking for some good, detailed thoughts on positional play. There's the obvious advantage both pre and postflop of being able to see what your...

Started by JeffreyGB, 05-07-2007 11:09 PM
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05-09-2007 04:38 PM

Project Bankroll Builder

Hello, I am a frustrated and losing poker player. I have $162.80 left on PokerStars out of thousands that I have deposited over the years. I...

Started by unsub#1, 05-03-2007 09:21 PM
Replies: 44 Views: 2,686
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05-09-2007 12:57 PM

Ultimate Bet Login Error

I posted this in 'online poker rooms' first, but figured this would get more views and possibly a response in 'beginner's circle'. I went through...

Started by PhilPaine, 05-06-2007 05:29 AM
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05-09-2007 12:09 PM

back in the day..

remember when this used to get called all the way around, and even RRed? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (9 handed) Hand History Converter...

Started by Chopper, 05-01-2007 12:02 AM
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05-09-2007 08:10 AM

what full ring bankroll management approach do you prefer?

building up many buyins for a stake, say forty or fifty, then moving there and grinding; or taking shots, say like jump stakes when you have twelve...

Started by wufwugy, 05-05-2007 05:50 PM
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05-09-2007 07:44 AM

Select hands from two micro MTTs (both ITM)

Firstly, I've got to thank all of aok's wonderful posts. After giving them a serious read, I made it deep into these tourneys and had a pretty good...

Started by bluedevil907, 05-09-2007 03:04 AM
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05-09-2007 03:04 AM

Why Don't You Just Shoot my Dog in the Face with a Shotgun

Okay I know this post will be moved to some corner of these forums where it won't be read, but for now I just to have to vent a little. Basically...

Started by bigslikk, 05-07-2007 09:24 PM
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05-09-2007 02:09 AM

poker night

I'm having a poker night. I was wondering how many chips everyone should have etc so that the game is of decent length and stuff? Thanks in adv.

Started by Rob_riv, 05-04-2007 12:38 PM
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05-08-2007 05:42 PM

Trips on Broadway board

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (9 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) Hero ($4.97) UTG...

Started by bluedevil907, 05-08-2007 01:18 AM
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05-08-2007 04:32 PM

C-Betting when you don't hit the flop

I recently moved up to 50NL from 25 and realized to my dismay that after raising PF with AK, AQ, or KQ and not hitting, my C-bets are being called...

Started by weezie, 05-07-2007 09:05 PM
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05-08-2007 03:36 PM

What are you "HUDing"?

Hm, don't know if I should post this in "Pokertools" or "NL Strategies" since the question is NL-specific. Feel free to move ... Since most of us...

Started by Gritho, 05-04-2007 08:32 AM
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05-08-2007 08:47 AM

Useable sample size.....

....I'm not convinced that I'm much more than a break-even player at low-limit hold 'em. I'm a little bit ahead of even, but only A LITTLE, and I'd...

Started by redmanstl, 05-05-2007 06:37 PM
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05-08-2007 03:05 AM

Hello

Just got here today and I must say this is a very nice looking forum. I'm Carl, can often be found online chatting about or playing poker.

Started by cgiang, 05-07-2007 05:06 AM
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05-07-2007 09:45 PM

Movin' up?

So I ground out a decent double at the lowest of low stakes. .01/.02 and $1 tourneys. Started with $50, broke even for a bit, then dropped to $35...

Started by bluedevil907, 05-07-2007 07:57 AM
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05-07-2007 11:25 AM

Play draws as fast as sets

Around this forum I read quiet a few times one should play your draws as fast as you play sets. (betting and raising them on the flop) But isn't...

Started by minSim, 05-03-2007 07:21 AM
Replies: 15 Views: 1,709
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05-07-2007 10:03 AM

Beginner-ish hand question

I'll start just with my hand: Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (9 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format:...

Started by digsel, 05-05-2007 03:26 AM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,320
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05-07-2007 07:09 AM

Raising limpers in position

I'm playing 6max 25NL, and it's like one big limpfest there. I have this kind of strategy in mind to exploit that (despite raise PP's and big...

Started by minSim, 05-07-2007 05:33 AM
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05-07-2007 05:33 AM

Can I multi-table a limit I'm bankrolled to play?

Convention says that you should have 300x BB to play at a limit. So theoretically, if I had $150, I could play at the .25/.50 tables. My question...

Started by Brother Bear, 05-04-2007 03:08 PM
Replies: 18 Views: 1,822
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05-07-2007 03:10 AM

Non-aggressive winning players

In general it would appear that a tight aggressive style is the only winning style if you believe what you read here and in other forums. (for NL) ...

Started by moronest, 04-28-2007 02:12 AM
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05-05-2007 11:01 PM

Time needed for worthwhile session

In your opinion, how long does a session need to be (in minutes/hours) for it to be a worthwhile candidate for play analysis? Meaning, if I play for...

Started by Scrimmage, 05-01-2007 12:43 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,265
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05-05-2007 07:39 PM

5k Stat Check

Thoughts? Pointers?

Started by acesfullokings, 05-03-2007 04:25 AM
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05-05-2007 04:01 AM

Hi/Lo Confusion

Messing around in an Omaha Hi/Lo freeroll and was a bit confused as to the winner of a hand. For the low side of the pot, which hand wins and why? ...

Started by bluedevil907, 05-03-2007 06:45 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,031
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05-04-2007 11:37 PM

playing marginal hads from the blinds w/ multiple limpers

i'm having problems with this, say i've got QJ in one of the blinds with 2-3 limpers (6-max), i raise, get 2 callers, flop is trash, i c-bet, get...

Started by q49z321, 05-03-2007 09:33 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,483
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05-04-2007 06:56 PM

openraised to 39bb pf by mistake

no point to this point. im just pissed off. playing 5 handed $200nl. i open raise in CO with 93s to $77. btn thinks and then moves allin. SB and BB...

Started by pokerroomace, 04-28-2007 05:37 PM
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05-04-2007 02:04 PM

low and med PP on paired flop

I'd like to have some feedback/discussion on playing low and medium pocket pairs on the flop, on paired boards. Let's say the board is : :3d:...

Started by minSim, 05-04-2007 06:55 AM
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05-04-2007 01:05 PM

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