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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

The 6 month reveue

Well its been 6 months since I deposited my $100 into pokerstars. Its been really fun since then. I started off playing the $1.10 sng's, probably...

Started by Reidak, 09-24-2006 08:57 PM
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09-24-2006 11:22 PM

newbie... putting players on a hand....HOW???

anyone have any tips on how to put people on a hand? Does anyone know any books or videos etc. that can help a new player with this. I'm asking...

Started by jmilr, 09-15-2006 06:58 PM
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09-24-2006 07:52 PM

Opponent here is making a mistake correct?

$5+$1 (real money), hand #1,040,113,377 TURBO $5+0.50 Single Table Tournament, 23 Sep 2006 09:59 AM View Previous hand for this table. Seat 2:...

Started by ripjohngotti, 09-23-2006 11:01 AM
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09-24-2006 06:30 PM

180 man Tourny

Does anyone know when on PS this event takes place?

Started by fasin8ing, 09-24-2006 11:48 AM
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09-24-2006 04:24 PM

Pre flop Reraises

How often after you are reraised do you call? Is this only a PP time situation?

Started by Jager, 09-24-2006 03:21 AM
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09-24-2006 01:13 PM

When ur flops become dry in Rings. {NO CONTENT}

Do you consider folding hands in good position just because ur running bad? AK AQ 77 66 , if not raise then limp. Does anyone think this would...

Started by ripjohngotti, 09-18-2006 04:01 AM
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09-24-2006 02:29 AM

Beginners Suck

Being a beginner sucks. I've just ticked over 50K hands in my PokerTracker database, so I've had a fair amount of experience at being a noob. But...

Started by Anosmic, 09-19-2006 10:22 AM
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09-24-2006 12:39 AM

Newbie here.

Please explain to me the continuation bet odds. If you make a continuation bet of 1/2 size of pot. You only have to win 1 out of 3 to break...

Started by ripjohngotti, 09-23-2006 05:28 AM
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09-24-2006 12:35 AM

what do i do here

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (4 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver Cards) Hero ($10.85)...

Started by BowlinPinTim, 09-23-2006 07:10 PM
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09-23-2006 10:31 PM

doesnt NL has lower variance than Limit

Hi, I am a primarily Limit player ($9-$18) who has moved to NL ($300 NL). I play at B&M exclusively. I moved to NL after getting tired of variance...

Started by pokerlearner, 09-23-2006 04:47 AM
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09-23-2006 05:19 PM

Just played this hand, did I leave money on the table?

I just played this hand, if I push the river, do you think he folds? I think he had a set (ill never know, thank you very much pacific), but I dont...

Started by potdragn, 09-22-2006 04:56 AM
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09-23-2006 04:14 PM

poker software

I want to get used to C++ again because I'm going to study IT at a college in Germany soon, so I figuered why not program something that I'm actually...

Started by Wyvver, 09-23-2006 07:32 AM
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09-23-2006 03:39 PM

Push?

What does the term "push" mean?

Started by BadBeat, 09-23-2006 12:39 PM
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09-23-2006 12:43 PM

Do I really gotta call this river bet?

$5+$1 (real money), hand #1,039,883,392 Alhambra Single Table Tournament, 23 Sep 2006 08:50 AM View Previous hand for this table. Seat 1:...

Started by ripjohngotti, 09-23-2006 09:51 AM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,079
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09-23-2006 11:02 AM

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Started by aokrongly, 09-23-2006 10:05 AM
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09-23-2006 10:05 AM

NL 50, KK preflop...

Guess u've seen a lot of questions regarding a simiular situation...but hopefully some of u feel like disscusing one more... Just sat down 3 hands...

Started by RaoulDuke, 09-21-2006 07:33 PM
Replies: 19 Views: 1,687
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09-23-2006 04:18 AM

Quick question about my PT stats.

Over the past 22k hands (basically since I've purchased PT), I'm at VPIP 26.7 PFR% 11.74 aggro factor - 1.36 w/ preflop numbers, 3.05 postflop...

Started by Blinky, 09-20-2006 10:06 PM
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09-23-2006 03:52 AM

15,000 hand check up

i tried playing 0.05/0.10 NL CAP but i didn't like it i just switched back... i need everyones input to how i can improve my game... i'm no donk or...

Started by xX zorrito Xx, 09-20-2006 11:03 AM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,102
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09-23-2006 02:15 AM

Just got PokerOffice need help with HUD setup

Hi, I cleared the towergaming bonus yesterday for PokerOffice and I received my activation codes for it today. I never used a HUD overlay. I...

Started by KrazyBluffer, 09-22-2006 05:55 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,243
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09-22-2006 11:58 PM

How do you beat the opposite of a maniac?

I've recently been noticing a certain type of play style at my regular tables. There's a certain type of player that I cannot beat for the life of...

Started by Atlplayer85, 09-21-2006 07:50 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 929
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09-22-2006 09:54 PM

Some computer help with PT and Game+

I usually six table 100 NL and everything runs smoothly. But, when I start up Poker Tracker and Gametime+ , it starts lagging to where it is...

Started by gametight, 09-20-2006 06:10 PM
Replies: 16 Views: 1,358
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09-22-2006 09:19 PM

starting ring game stakes

i have a few questions for more experienced internet players then i am and i am looking for positive or negative feedback on my thoughts. i am a good...

Started by dioufy77, 09-19-2006 10:32 AM
Replies: 20 Views: 1,669
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09-22-2006 09:08 PM

What in the fuck?

So im playing ring, right. Waiting all ring for this fuckin hand, I bet it on the turn . Texas Hold'em $0.50-$0.50 NL (real money), hand...

Started by ripjohngotti, 09-22-2006 11:27 AM
Replies: 17 Views: 1,516
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09-22-2006 08:24 PM

Poll Poll: What matters more to you.

Position or Hole Cards. Btw no Flames Please.

Started by ripjohngotti, 09-22-2006 09:08 AM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,078
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09-22-2006 08:19 PM

A dimension of my game that has been missing

I've just realized the power of the BB reraise. I just had a couple hands where people were raising my big blind (early on), i had A9 suited and...

Started by Reidak, 09-20-2006 02:31 PM
Replies: 5 Views: 1,144
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09-22-2006 05:14 PM

Found my online weak spot

Well in person i can bluff without showing emotion in fact i play a good solid game ,online i know they cant see me but my nerves kick in my heart...

Started by coolhandluke, 09-22-2006 02:36 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,011
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09-22-2006 03:58 PM

Friends don't let friends fold good hands to short stacks

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $2 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) Fnord ($199) SB ($43.20)...

Started by Fnord, 09-22-2006 09:12 AM
Replies: 12 Views: 1,084
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09-22-2006 02:21 PM

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Started by aokrongly, 09-21-2006 03:02 PM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,954
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09-22-2006 09:07 AM

Latest Hollywood Poker upgrade

Hollywood Poker upgraded their client again today. Now it seems that PR Fetch cannot retrieve more than one hand history from an open table. That...

Started by KingLizard, 09-19-2006 10:14 PM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,516
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09-22-2006 09:02 AM

Weak, Weak, STRONG

Something I see a lot is when I'm drawing OOP and HU with an opponent on the flop I will check and he will bet the min or 2x the minimum. I will call...

Started by Galapogos, 09-21-2006 09:07 PM
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09-22-2006 01:31 AM

EXTREMELY AGGRAVATING RECURRING PROBLEM

Here it is-- whenever I play with unknlowledgable, inexperienced, or just plain dumb people. they always want to host games with EXTEMELY shallow...

Started by mrgentleman, 09-21-2006 11:56 PM
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09-22-2006 12:49 AM

Re-raising with TPTK on the flop

Recently, just to mix up the extreme grind of forcing myself to play a different style than I prefer (for comparison sakes) I started re-raising in...

Started by takesix, 09-21-2006 09:38 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 780
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09-21-2006 11:13 PM

Top pair+straight draw to a reraise. Call or fold?

PokerStars Game #6354549793: Hold'em No Limit ($0.50/$1.00) - 2006/09/20 - 13:01:11 (ET) Table 'Vibilia II' 9-max Seat #2 is the button Seat 1:...

Started by Anon.E.Moose, 09-21-2006 04:36 PM
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09-21-2006 07:47 PM

suited connectors theory

i am having great sucess recently by selectively calling tight players raises in position with suited connectors in small stakes sngs and multi table...

Started by dioufy77, 09-19-2006 12:06 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 991
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09-21-2006 02:01 PM

H0H2 Discussion Beginning Sunday

Just a heads-up that we'll start discussing Volume 2 of Harrington on Hold 'Em this Sunday. It's a great book for tourney and sit-n-go players, maybe...

Started by zook, 09-21-2006 01:49 PM
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09-21-2006 01:49 PM

2 Beginner Questions

Ok heres the deal.. I started playing poker a few years back- nothin serious, just home games once every so often ( I almost always lost). So...

Started by Zee Devee, 09-21-2006 01:31 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,083
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09-21-2006 12:44 PM

change password?

how can i change my password on the forum? it remembers it when i login cos i told it to, but if i try and login on my laptop it says password failed...

Started by svengalie1, 09-21-2006 12:37 PM
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09-21-2006 12:40 PM

Is this too weak/tight?

Hey guys, lurk alot and appreciate the good advice. I have been thinking about this play for a couple hours, so i dusted off my account and gonna...

Started by potdragn, 09-21-2006 07:57 AM
Replies: 4 Views: 902
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09-21-2006 11:46 AM

Ring games/Pts for bonus

Okay, I'm a bit confused. But if I'm trying to get a bonus (hollywood) and I'm playing at a money table. Do I accumulate points every hand that is...

Started by Babydee2, 09-21-2006 07:05 AM
Replies: 3 Views: 771
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09-21-2006 10:51 AM

Difference between internet blinds and Live blinds

In the current World Championship Of Online Poker, the blinds increase every 30 minutes. I then thought to myself that this wasnt the greatest...

Started by dioufy77, 09-21-2006 10:10 AM
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09-21-2006 10:28 AM

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