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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

Is there hope?

Hey guys, I am a new registered member of this site and I have to say that am already a big fan. I have found a Lot of information that is both...

Started by Utrmstbst, 02-03-2007 05:14 PM
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02-04-2007 06:37 PM

Do you go broke with set over set?

I flopped a third 6 on a 68J board with 2 hearts. turn was a 7, river was a 7 hearts, completing flush. I got stacked by 88- normal or...?

Started by bigslikk, 02-03-2007 05:36 PM
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02-04-2007 04:42 PM

What a difference a week at FTR makes

Hi all, Just wanted to say how happy I am to have stumbled across this fine site. In one week of reading/lurking I have gone from being a slow...

Started by Ghandii, 01-30-2007 10:43 AM
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02-04-2007 02:09 PM

betting rules 3 handed

No limit game with 3 players left Betting limits at 20 - 40 Player A checks Player B goes all in with 18 Can Player C make the bet 40 or is that...

Started by gwilli1143, 02-04-2007 01:14 PM
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02-04-2007 01:23 PM

NLH Noob

Greetings all, I am new to FTR, but have been lurking for a little while now. I just wanted to post a "thank you" to the members for all the...

Started by beanball, 02-02-2007 02:50 PM
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02-02-2007 10:34 PM

New player --> Need some help

Hi there, I recently stumbled into this site and thought there are some people that are willing to help unlike other sites. I just started playing...

Started by RebornSky, 02-01-2007 04:22 PM
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02-02-2007 09:50 PM

Does C/R work as a semibluff or not?

For ex: You catch a nut flush draw on the flop (unpaired board). In a three-player or headup pot, it gets checked to the button who prices you out...

Started by bigslikk, 01-25-2007 07:09 PM
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02-02-2007 07:30 PM

Just Won my First MTT ... okay $50 freeroll

Yeah I know freerolls are lame, but I don't want to bother depositing on a website and I don't trust myself with that kinda access yet. I play real...

Started by bigslikk, 02-02-2007 12:39 AM
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02-02-2007 02:29 PM

FTR Session Review Return - Sign Up Thread

Alright guys, the holiday break definitely lasted longer than expected and I apologize for not positing an update here. Ive had a ton of family shit...

Started by andy-akb, 01-27-2007 02:27 AM
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02-02-2007 11:56 AM

Making reads on opponents

I know this is key for all levels and forms of poker but its just kind of hard to develop reads in sngs and mtts online with multiple games going on...

Started by saul9987, 02-01-2007 08:15 AM
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02-02-2007 03:38 AM

Dose enyone do this?

I was just wondering if enyone on here played live tournaments only for a liveing. And if so where,what buy ins, how many tournaments a week, and...

Started by evoman, 01-30-2007 09:09 PM
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02-01-2007 08:02 PM

Multiple limits at the same time

On Pstars there is a player I see who usually 12 tables 5-6 different limits simutaneously. Normally he will be on 1-2 NL100/200/400/600/1000 tables....

Started by Margin Of Error, 01-30-2007 01:43 PM
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02-01-2007 05:44 AM

I got lucky

OK I was in a tourny of 156 players and went to the final table as a huge chip leader. Every one wanted to make a deal so we did. Everyone took $500...

Started by evoman, 01-30-2007 03:03 AM
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02-01-2007 12:21 AM

BB/100 Hands, what is a good return?

Hi all, I usually play NL SNGs, but lately I have been 2 tabling 5/10c NL FR whilst playing my SNGs in an effort to improve my post flop play. I am...

Started by LordVTR, 01-29-2007 09:27 AM
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01-31-2007 06:04 PM

Playing drunk, don't do it.

One hour ago I came from a "rave" party. I was not quite sober. While waiting for my friends I decided to play a couple of hands, just for fun. I...

Started by Jupit3r, 01-26-2007 11:54 PM
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01-30-2007 11:49 AM

hand outcome ?

? to all that can help while playing in an online $5 sng this happens i'm holding Qh Jh OPP holding Kd Th Flop Comes Kh 8h 2h OPP goes all-in,...

Started by playpen, 01-27-2007 11:01 PM
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01-30-2007 10:41 AM

Fast or Slow?

Microstakes, avg. 75-125 BB stacks, no reads, no software You raise 5xBB MP with :as: :ks: CO calls, Button calls Flop: :8s: :ts: :kd: Do...

Started by bigslikk, 01-29-2007 08:08 PM
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01-30-2007 09:00 AM

What do you think.

So I got a free $10 from ultimatebet because I haven't been there in a long time. I thought what I would do is play the $2NL tables and see if I can...

Started by jyms, 01-29-2007 02:28 PM
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01-29-2007 08:04 PM

10 players vs. 6 players in PT

When I play full ring cash games with 10 players PT rank me as TAA (Tight-aggressive/aggressive). When I play with only 6 players I get ranked as...

Started by Borax, 01-28-2007 01:42 PM
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01-29-2007 06:43 PM

pot odds help please.

hi guys, I've been reading phil gordon's little green book, and am now determined to further my understanding of pot odds. Could someone please...

Started by djbruxism, 01-28-2007 11:07 PM
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01-29-2007 04:46 PM

Few hands from recent sessions

Hand 1: Villain is 12/7 Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (9 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) ...

Started by mike2405, 01-27-2007 12:38 PM
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01-28-2007 02:29 AM

Hero feels sick at the turn card..what to do here? help plz

300 NL - 2-5 blinds Hero has 1000 behind, Villain has about 700 behind. Hero has Ah-Qh in CO. Villain is MP1. Reads: Villain is a black dude...

Started by pokerlearner, 01-20-2007 07:20 PM
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01-27-2007 04:03 PM

Wanting to improve...

I tried the PD Laughlin course but I don't find it all that fascinating and didn't learn anything new. I was thinking about trying the Micon course...

Started by bef99hwk, 01-23-2007 09:06 PM
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01-26-2007 06:29 PM

Oh the swings... (graph)

The downswing at 27K hands started about 5 days ago. Followed by a sic upswing in the last 2 days. Its been a crazy week. Anyone else get way...

Started by gametight, 01-25-2007 05:30 PM
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01-26-2007 12:49 PM

Felting TPTK against shorties

Let's say I raised 4x with AK in EP and got a caller in LP. The flop comes A72 rainbow. You c-bet 6x and LP, who is short, overbet pushed. ...

Started by bbqsquirrel, 01-25-2007 05:45 PM
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01-26-2007 10:33 AM

NL.... 6 max or full ring?

I want to get an idea of how many of you guys play 6 max and how many play FR and for what reasons. I am currently playing mostly on UB 100NL which...

Started by gametight, 01-24-2007 08:58 PM
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01-25-2007 04:42 PM

How much do you win per hour??

I was just looking at some figures if i want to play poker as my main income and quit my job. (not right now, just trying to get an idea if I want to...

Started by Tjorriemorrie, 01-25-2007 01:59 AM
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01-25-2007 02:29 PM

home game advice

Hey guys, i've been reading the forum for a while and its really helped my game. I usually do well in my home gameand try to learn from my mistakes....

Started by Guido, 01-25-2007 09:29 AM
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01-25-2007 01:35 PM

Pair-Overpair odds - why isn't it this?

I have read the odds are about 4-1 or 80%-20% in favour of the overpair e.g. AA KK or even 33 22 but why statistically isnt it 51%-49%. Because...

Started by martypalin, 01-24-2007 06:38 AM
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01-25-2007 08:38 AM

Did I play this too poorly?

Player 3: -- -- Player 4: -- -- Player 5: -- -- Player 6: -- -- Player 7: -- -- Player 8: -- -- HERO sb: 9c Tc bb: -- -- Player...

Started by Percival, 01-23-2007 09:32 PM
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01-24-2007 07:37 PM

Emotional decisions = -EV. How to avoid this kinda crap?

Although it seems after 3k hands at 25NL that I'm doing fairly well, I'm losing wads of cash to hands I know I'm gonna lose. I don't do this every...

Started by Jupit3r, 01-13-2007 12:15 PM
Replies: 22 Views: 2,367
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01-24-2007 06:11 PM

single or multi??

hi, i ve been playing 25nl and it s going fairly well. I dont have so much time so i started to play on 2 / 3 table at time. I see it is fine since i...

Started by giallorosso, 12-07-2006 03:37 PM
Replies: 28 Views: 2,944
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01-24-2007 05:21 PM

Table chat

Only 10NL because I had no BR left, but i was surprised how big of an influence table chat can sometimes be. 10NL probably the only stake where this...

Started by jackvance, 01-17-2007 02:34 AM
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01-24-2007 02:23 PM

Betting your flush draw, getting re-raised.

I understand it's frequently ok to bet a flush draw from OOP. When it's ok? I've noticed many decent players make a re-raise with TPGK if they...

Started by Jupit3r, 01-23-2007 02:42 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,738
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01-24-2007 01:17 PM

Concepts discussions for chat room???

I was interested to see if there was any interest in having a weekly or regular chat discussing a particular concept topic?? And also what might...

Started by Jager, 01-23-2007 12:06 AM
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01-24-2007 05:15 AM

Pot limit hold em

occassionally, i've accidently joined a pot limit table, and played a while without really realising it. i make more money here. people play mega...

Started by djbruxism, 01-20-2007 09:27 AM
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01-23-2007 09:55 PM

AA winrate

Out of the last 85 times I've been dealt AA, I've 'won without showing' 39 times, or nearly half the time. My PTBB/Hand with AA is 2.91. Standard?

Started by Warpe, 01-22-2007 05:10 PM
Replies: 28 Views: 2,769
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01-23-2007 09:49 PM

UTG - 10 seat cash game - what now?

The BB=$2 The hand is JJ Any suggestions?

Started by Mike, 01-18-2007 04:47 AM
Replies: 24 Views: 1,893
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01-23-2007 07:43 PM

3rd place never better!

I have run into a dilemma: this is my SnG poker record for $1 buyin tourneys on crazy poker. Crazy poker pays $1.80 for third, $2.70 for second and...

Started by egan0000, 01-12-2007 02:02 PM
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01-23-2007 12:51 PM

Taking shots, getting 3-bet

Been taking some shots at 200NL FR recently and the biggest difference I'm noticing is that I'm getting 3-bet pre-flop a lot more. I've been folding...

Started by zook, 01-18-2007 06:29 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,460
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01-23-2007 03:31 AM

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