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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

Someone Please bump the locked Threads

Rentons guides and Danut's Poker pansy are now locked and no longer stickied, but I think they need to be bumped up to the front or post a sticky...

Started by Jay67s, 09-21-2006 10:17 AM
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09-21-2006 10:18 AM

Downswing Control

I experienced my 3rd major downswing. Brief synopsis: $100 nl (2700 hands) 80% of Cbets were raised or called , and I was beat everytime....

Started by Jager, 09-19-2006 02:54 PM
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09-21-2006 03:37 AM

Who hates this?

Opp. is 15.05/4.30/3.00 after 95 hands at the moment. Is there any merit to my line here? Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (10 handed) Hand...

Started by NLHE lahooozaher, 09-17-2006 03:49 PM
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09-21-2006 03:34 AM

Moving from $100 to $200

What are the main differences between the players at these 2 levels?

Started by Jager, 09-15-2006 12:12 AM
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09-21-2006 03:29 AM

Should I fold here? (NL 100 on PS)

Villain is semi-weak/tight 36/0, we played around 20 hands together, so reads aren't dead on. It's really a marginal hand, but conclusion is pretty...

Started by Kinbor, 09-17-2006 02:10 PM
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09-21-2006 03:27 AM

Can you say "Nit"? 15k Stats Checkup

What do we think?

Started by martindcx1e, 09-19-2006 06:18 PM
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09-21-2006 02:33 AM

BR Question

I have read most of the BR topics and beginner stuff. I would like some further explanation on one thought. Lets just say that we are gonna play...

Started by villagenut, 09-20-2006 05:03 PM
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09-20-2006 07:01 PM

Some people will never be as good as others at poker.......

No matter how hard they try..... Some people have minds to be a great poker player, some don't. Discuss?

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 09-13-2006 08:02 PM
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09-20-2006 06:32 PM

General beginner questions

Hello to everyone here at the forum, been lurking for a week or two, and finally decided to sign up. :) My experience with poker is pretty...

Started by Kauf Jr., 09-19-2006 01:33 PM
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09-20-2006 04:31 PM

KK running into AA is killing me.... advice?

Whats up guys. This is my first post but Ive been reading forum for a while now. Currently I play mostly 100 NL multitabling and occassionaly some...

Started by gametight, 09-05-2006 03:45 PM
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09-20-2006 01:05 PM

Poll Poll: Move Up or ???

Hi all, Here's the deal... playing for the past 6 months and finally found my game in the last month to average a win rate of 31 BB/100 win rate...

Started by Stagemn, 09-17-2006 04:34 PM
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09-20-2006 12:55 PM

3-Bet Flop vs. Call/Lead Turn

I think there may have been a thread about this awhile back so sorry if this is redundant. I've noticed that I (and probably many others) have a...

Started by martindcx1e, 09-20-2006 02:56 AM
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09-20-2006 12:55 PM

Playing Poker

I want to know your thoughts on playing online and live poker with a significant other. My gf used to hate poker and thought it was some stupid fad....

Started by bef99hwk, 09-19-2006 12:49 PM
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09-19-2006 08:21 PM

Rakeback or Whoring for 100NL?

At 100NL, is rakeback worth more monthly than whoring if you play ~20k-25k hands a month? Can anyone that plays 100NL with rakeback provide any...

Started by martindcx1e, 09-19-2006 06:40 PM
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09-19-2006 08:10 PM

Odds in a multi-way pot

Hey guys. I understand odds calculations when I'm up against a single player: Put him on a range of hands, calculate my odds of winning against those...

Started by cag8f, 09-19-2006 12:55 PM
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09-19-2006 05:48 PM

playing weak-tight against certain players a good thing?

So I just finished my bonus at HoldemPoker.com and I realized that my overall strategy changed pretty drastically from playing a normal LAG game - I...

Started by LimpinAintEZ, 09-19-2006 02:44 PM
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09-19-2006 05:20 PM

turbo v. regular

assuming your long term (1000+ games) ROI is about +20% at the standard $20 buy-in single table SnG...what would you expect as long term ROI for $15...

Started by route, 09-19-2006 02:21 PM
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09-19-2006 04:35 PM

How do you play NL when all you've played is pot limit?

Trying to teach someone who has only played Pot Limit...anything in particualar I should tell him before he plays?

Started by maxtheman, 09-07-2006 01:07 AM
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09-19-2006 02:52 PM

Need help posting hand history...PLEASE

Hey guys, I've been trying to use the ftr hand history converter to post a hand history on the 2 + 2 forums and I can't figure out what I'm doing...

Started by twig_&_berries, 09-19-2006 01:13 AM
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09-19-2006 01:15 PM

Probability Question...

if you have T9o, what is the approximate chance of flopping two pair, trips, or a straight?

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 09-17-2006 04:55 PM
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09-19-2006 12:34 PM

"Homegame" at my work

In a couple of days I will play a NL Holdem tournemnt at my job. It is a mix of maniacs and people that are pretty good. I have a pretty bad idea...

Started by Mike, 09-19-2006 08:51 AM
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09-19-2006 12:27 PM

All in with KQ O - good play or bad?

PokerStars Game #6205197331: Tournament #31463058, $25+$2 Hold'em No Limit - Level III (25/50) - 2006/09/07 - 18:22:36 (ET) Table '31463058 1' 9-max...

Started by MetsFan259, 09-07-2006 07:26 PM
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09-19-2006 12:27 PM

...

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Started by aokrongly, 09-11-2006 02:23 PM
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09-19-2006 12:26 PM

Okay Sitatuation

You raise preflop get 2 callers in ring THey always bet before you do because they know if youve missed the flop you will fold, but sometimes...

Started by ripjohngotti, 09-19-2006 03:45 AM
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09-19-2006 05:05 AM

Layne Flacks quote.

From the wsop. He said "you'll know if they got it on the turn" Can you justify this quote or is this just another professional blowing steam...

Started by ripjohngotti, 09-19-2006 12:29 AM
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09-19-2006 04:08 AM

real money - no deposit?

Hi, guys! I am a begginer and I want to know if any of you guys know any site that allows you to play for real money and than withdraw it without...

Started by Dave Davis, 09-17-2006 08:47 AM
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09-19-2006 04:06 AM

Starting off a blog...

and any comments are appreciated, though I would say this is more for my benefit (reflection and stuff like that while out of the heat of the...

Started by takesix, 09-09-2006 03:02 PM
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09-18-2006 10:38 PM

New players

hey,im new here my name is pat,i just wanted to introduce myself lol anyone else who si enw feel free to do the same.

Started by pat1002, 09-18-2006 06:16 PM
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09-18-2006 06:40 PM

Now dat's what I'm talkin bout!

Hottest session I think I've had...just wanted to post this more as a reminder to myself when I start running shitty more than anything else...but...

Started by DaHorror, 09-08-2006 02:48 AM
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09-18-2006 04:54 PM

More than 1 Gear?

I have been seeing alot of people talking about this, but not much explanation. Could someone please help me with this? Thanks

Started by Jager, 09-15-2006 05:10 AM
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09-18-2006 04:31 PM

Hey All

New to the forum, and excited to be a part of the community. You've recently met Hoss Johnson. He's a friend of mine. And as you all know...

Started by FatteyMattey, 09-17-2006 01:01 AM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,061
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09-17-2006 03:36 PM

Newbie PTStats, fast cars and hot chicks - CHECK IT OUT

Hello all, I'm a new member of FTR and a newbie to poker. Since I really appreciate this community, and you guys have probably saved me a couple of...

Started by DrVVatson, 09-14-2006 09:15 AM
Replies: 12 Views: 1,632
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09-17-2006 02:12 PM

Hand

What is the best hand

Started by WPT, 09-17-2006 01:51 AM
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09-17-2006 09:28 AM

Hey everyone!!

Just joined Noob. I wanted to say "hello" and hope I can make some new friends while learning to play. Talk to all of you soon. Adam

Started by HossJohnson, 09-16-2006 12:03 PM
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09-17-2006 03:54 AM

What's an average BB/100 for 25NL?

Just wondering what's considered average. 10BB/100 is obviously considered good. 1BB/100 is not so good. Is 4BB/100 - 6BB/100 usually considered...

Started by martindcx1e, 09-15-2006 02:44 AM
Replies: 36 Views: 15,838
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09-17-2006 03:17 AM

I owe 6 thousand to Partypoker! Please give Advice!

Ok guys any advice and opinions would help me greatly. Here it goes. I owe partypoker 6 thousand dollars and i have no way to pay them. I lost all...

Started by neveragain, 09-14-2006 07:14 PM
Replies: 37 Views: 5,245
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09-16-2006 10:43 PM

Very Aggressive players-how do I play against this type?

Good Day ladies and gentles, I embarked on my local casino's $4/8 game ( thoughts to play very tight and I did until slick came along trying to...

Started by scrappy, 09-13-2006 02:14 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 983
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09-16-2006 10:13 AM

My 3 hands of glory.

Hey everybody, Today's $1 tournament adventure. I'll post the relevant hands: *********** # 2 ************** PokerStars Game #6195885370:...

Started by StillDeadMoney, 09-06-2006 10:39 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,254
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09-16-2006 10:02 AM

Think im good but have doubts

Well i been playing on party poker for about a year now. I Got 3 kids a wife and a job that dont pay much. Anyways i dont get many chances to put...

Started by coolhandluke, 09-16-2006 01:41 AM
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09-16-2006 01:55 AM

22 on the button?

I always mess up when the game starts to become intresting. Usually because I get a temporary fuckup in my head. I know it's wrong, but don't...

Started by Mike, 09-15-2006 08:39 AM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,270
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09-15-2006 08:25 PM

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