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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

Down to 2 Players, What to do?

I just started playing for fun with No Limit at local eateries and bars. Have made it to the final two players twice in a row then lost each time. ...

Started by dennispaulv, 09-13-2006 01:04 AM
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09-15-2006 05:04 PM

So What's the Big Deal with HUD's?

So I haven't really used an HUD too much while playing before. I tried Gametime+ for a bit but it bugs me having all that crap onscreen everywhere. I...

Started by martindcx1e, 09-14-2006 05:46 PM
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09-15-2006 02:52 PM

What did I do wrong??? (losing with pocket AA)

Hi guys, I'm new in this forum although I've been reading it for some time now. Also new to poker, learning the game as I move mainly over at VC and...

Started by crazy-texan, 09-14-2006 02:02 PM
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09-15-2006 01:03 PM

I don't know how to play big overpairs

Any help here? This has been a leak for me for quite a while. I play party 50NL, and I cant find a consistent pattern. Here are 3 examples from...

Started by tlatoani, 09-14-2006 12:07 PM
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09-15-2006 11:47 AM

Tilters Anonymous

Just kinda curious to hear people's stories of their worst tilting experience throughout their entire time of playing poker. Maybe, this could turn...

Started by MetsFan259, 09-15-2006 08:29 AM
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09-15-2006 08:29 AM

Am I ready for 100NL?

My bankroll is now $3730. I have 15k hands now logged at 50NL over the past few weeks. Heres my graph & stats: So should I move up...

Started by TerryToma, 09-12-2006 01:12 AM
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09-15-2006 02:37 AM

vs. LAG

I am writing this as a way to stop a leak of mine. I have a problem playing against LAGs. I am often outplayed, and eventually go all in with a...

Started by Beck, 09-14-2006 03:14 PM
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09-14-2006 10:25 PM

Re: Winrate Question --- Is this good or can I do better??

I know this i a small sample of hands for $25 NL, but I have also played on other sites with similar results. So I am looking at least 10000+ with...

Started by KrazyBluffer, 09-08-2006 09:51 AM
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09-14-2006 07:43 PM

How to use chat to your advantage...

Right after a hand where I raised K2s (two pair) and stacked opp off where I believe he had top pair KQ (i was playing lagg), this chat ensues. No...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 09-14-2006 12:30 AM
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09-14-2006 06:22 PM

The player on my left...

...is 40/34/9.5 (6-max) What's my calling range out of the BB when he raises UTG?

Started by Warpe, 09-14-2006 02:52 PM
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09-14-2006 05:48 PM

Play more drunk? Yes/no

Here's my drunken run...I played 3 tables, but closed it down to just one after not too long as I seemed to be running hot at that table and flat at...

Started by DaHorror, 09-14-2006 03:25 AM
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09-14-2006 01:32 PM

TAG, oh how Ive missed you

Like most beginners, I started off attempting a tight aggressive style. After a long while of playing tight, I started to become frustrated seeing...

Started by bigslikk, 09-07-2006 11:07 PM
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09-14-2006 12:01 PM

How do I play against extreme fish??

Okay here's the story-- last year I played house games with a group of poker buddies every weekend-- it became pretty competitive and many of my...

Started by mrgentleman, 09-13-2006 09:24 PM
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09-14-2006 11:29 AM

some 10NL HH, comments, please?

played this hands yesterday, comments and tips appreciated. unfortunately does the converter not work with EP HHs plus i receive them in german. ...

Started by XTR1000, 09-11-2006 08:53 AM
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09-14-2006 11:17 AM

Cold calling

When is it profitable? Some situations I can think of.. - In LP with a wide range against very predictable opponents. - Everywhere with low...

Started by johnny_fish, 09-14-2006 09:50 AM
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09-14-2006 10:23 AM

25NL - early stat check/mini-rant

I realize I don't have quite enough hands. But I feel like something is up. After getting PO, I played 1.5k hands on TowerGaming which is a...

Started by swiggidy, 09-13-2006 12:56 PM
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09-14-2006 09:47 AM

BB/100 table stats

Does anybody watch these stats when picking tables? If so what am I looking for? While datamining or when looking to dump a table that's not working,...

Started by jyms, 09-13-2006 06:53 PM
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09-13-2006 08:02 PM

Where are you taking less brutal beats..

Ring / Sngs/ Mtts.

Started by ripjohngotti, 09-13-2006 12:58 PM
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09-13-2006 07:21 PM

TT vs. Shortstack. Call?

Villain is a pretty solid player who c-bets almost all flops. He had lost a big pot flush over flush the hand before. Do you call here? Party...

Started by greenOak, 09-12-2006 06:32 PM
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09-13-2006 05:52 PM

call Big Raise - or all in??

Alright, I've been playing awhile and want some advice. 1st scenerio Sitting on BB with 88 Quite a big raise (close to half yer stack) - do you...

Started by Babydee2, 09-11-2006 01:47 PM
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09-13-2006 12:29 PM

JJ/TT with all undercards

I'll ask a general question that has been confusing me. I have been switching from SNG to ring over the last month. In a SNG most people have...

Started by AlexAllen02, 09-12-2006 12:29 PM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,304
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09-13-2006 12:12 PM

All in

I am a novice with around 300 s+g/tourneys under my belt. I ask for advice on a hand / situation. 3 hours into 2.5m Moneymaker rnd 1 on pstars I...

Started by Al_Foster, 09-12-2006 07:43 AM
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09-13-2006 11:44 AM

what now?

played a lot over summer. br almost at 50k. what now? move up? i make enough at the limits (400nl and 200nl) i currently play. what is my next move?

Started by bigboy5540, 09-13-2006 04:29 AM
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09-13-2006 08:53 AM

This is why lagg doesn't work at low limits (lc).

***** Hand History for Game 5090964373 ***** $100 NL Texas Hold'em - Sunday, September 03, 03:53:37 ET 2006 Table Table 106840 (Real Money) Seat...

Started by Renton, 09-03-2006 03:59 AM
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09-13-2006 06:01 AM

Rasing draws?

I lately I have started to think about the issue with draws, mostly straight and flush draws. Under what circumstances would you raise a draw? ...

Started by Mike, 09-12-2006 06:17 AM
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09-13-2006 02:51 AM

Aggro or not?

Hi, This is about 25/50 NL game. I usually play preflop and flop aggro and turn/river quite passive if I meet resistance. I usually dont...

Started by Turska, 09-13-2006 01:56 AM
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09-13-2006 01:56 AM

C-betting

I am really bad at c-betting, I am having trouble deciding which flops to c-bet after making a PFR. I'll post a bunch of hands, and I would like to...

Started by freechus9, 07-01-2006 04:58 PM
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09-12-2006 11:36 PM

iso a badass poker mentor

Hey, guys, I'm still pretty new to this poker thing. I've read a few things. And my game is getting better, but i'm still losing money over time. ...

Started by blackscribe, 09-12-2006 04:32 PM
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09-12-2006 10:24 PM

Question about this Shania chick

Do you think she would like me more if I reraised JJ and TT with position in 6max games?

Started by bigred, 09-10-2006 08:14 PM
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09-12-2006 02:18 PM

What am I supposed to do here?

Should I have bet more? My turn bet was small because I was trying to induce a raise. At the time I'm not sure what I was expecting from villain. Was...

Started by Kits, 09-12-2006 06:48 AM
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09-12-2006 08:11 AM

Statistic Question..

I am playing Full Ring $50 nl at Party. All my stats seem fairly normal.. Vpip: 16 PFR: 6 ... Except my showdown % is less than 5? What...

Started by Jager, 09-12-2006 12:12 AM
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09-12-2006 03:28 AM

Dealing with Tilt

Hey everyone - This is my 1st post, but I've been reading through them for a little. I have been playing poker for about 1 full month, and I made a...

Started by MetsFan259, 09-06-2006 06:31 PM
Replies: 25 Views: 1,847
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09-11-2006 08:23 PM

Call, call, shove

How often do you call this? Conversely, how often do you bluff the river with a busted flush draw? I don't often but I am finding that I'm at least...

Started by Warpe, 09-10-2006 02:10 PM
Replies: 10 Views: 1,085
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09-11-2006 08:06 PM

Questions about poker odds

I always used some simple rules to calculate pot odds and stuff like that, but I decided I wanted to learn how to correctly calculate odds for poker...

Started by Wyvver, 09-11-2006 06:06 PM
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09-11-2006 06:21 PM

Tournament Question-NOT IN THE WRONG FORUM

I figured since I was somewhat of a beginner, and the tourney question was not specific towards SNG or MTT, I would ask here. Is it better to play a...

Started by bef99hwk, 09-10-2006 07:09 PM
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09-11-2006 10:44 AM

No Limit Poker Abilities

This is my first post in any poker forum. I've been playing online for about 6 weeks. This is my take on poker abilities. Ability: natural...

Started by Jager, 09-06-2006 11:12 PM
Replies: 25 Views: 1,927
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09-10-2006 02:56 PM

Poker Tracker

can someone please tell how to cervet the hands saved on my hardrive to usefull information with PT. Don't u need to register it first, I just have...

Started by rfed, 09-10-2006 08:35 AM
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09-10-2006 02:19 PM

Fold Equity in ring games

I'm a bit unclear about the concept of fold equity in ring games. I believe it's the equity gained by the probability of others folding when you...

Started by gnads, 09-09-2006 07:31 PM
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09-10-2006 12:08 PM

This is why you don't slowplay, kids

Hand #34296547-32483 at San Mateo (No Limit Hold'em) Powered by UltimateBet Started at 09/Sep/06 23:32:39 cizas is at seat 0 with $6.60....

Started by andy609, 09-10-2006 12:43 AM
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09-10-2006 11:11 AM

Question for Fnord

In High Stakes limit, you posted: Got any links that discuss this? After reading NLHT&P and experimenting a little, I am strongly considering...

Started by koolmoe, 09-08-2006 09:00 AM
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09-10-2006 09:39 AM

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