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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

Interested chart and webpage for beginners

http://groups.msn.com/PokerNation/6nolimtholdemtournamentstartinghandsandbets.msnw I was watching his videos on youtube and found this site.

Started by shysti, 05-01-2006 08:16 PM
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05-01-2006 08:16 PM

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh

I'm so fucking frustrated. I recently switched to ring from sngs, and am losing $$ at it. I feel like it's variance, but I'm really starting to...

Started by samsonite2100, 04-29-2006 06:42 PM
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05-01-2006 03:40 PM

BLINDING OUT CONTROVERSY

We recently had a very large No Limit Holdem Tourney at my house. The blinds were at something like 6 and 12. We had a major controversy because...

Started by jayjohn24, 04-30-2006 09:42 AM
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05-01-2006 12:36 PM

Here's an interesting read

Just a small excerpt from the new sklansky/miller NL holdem book coming out: http://www.twoplustwo.com/magazine/current/sklanskymiller0506.html...

Started by Lukie, 05-01-2006 12:15 PM
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05-01-2006 12:31 PM

Weak overpair situation - What is most +EV?

Hero limps in w/ 99 UTG. ~5 to the flop. Flop is 4,5,7 and is 2-suited. What is the most +EV play here for Hero and why?

Started by martindcx1e, 04-30-2006 09:51 AM
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05-01-2006 11:42 AM

Nice technique to boost the effectiveness of a C-bet....

I've noticed that a solid hesitation before a C-bet will increase the probability of somoene folding. This may only work in lower limits though,...

Started by Pokez, 04-29-2006 05:38 PM
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05-01-2006 07:21 AM

Postflop Betting Amounts

What amount should you be betting for different kinds of hands? Around these forums, I hear a lot of "bet the pot," but I can't really figure out...

Started by pepsiholic, 04-29-2006 09:49 PM
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05-01-2006 06:32 AM

longterm hands

how many hands do you need recorded on PokerTracker before you know if you're doing something wrong or if you're winning long term etc... i have...

Started by xX zorrito Xx, 04-27-2006 06:39 PM
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05-01-2006 05:09 AM

strats for 25 nl

wondering if in 25 nl u will call with any pocket pair under 8 for trips?

Started by y2kooij, 04-30-2006 08:27 PM
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05-01-2006 04:44 AM

just some tilt issues

Well, Im pretty tilted. So maybe this is a steaming post. But here are my issues right now: I use grind so bad at the 10nl, and i would be happy...

Started by wc3x_tester, 04-24-2006 03:39 AM
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05-01-2006 12:52 AM

Hi All

Just joined. So Hello. I am retired and enjoy freerolls for fun. What do we use the Calendar for??? Thanks, :cool: LittleSip

Started by LittleSip, 04-28-2006 11:27 AM
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04-30-2006 05:16 PM

Easiest Places to clear Bonuses?

List a few of your favorites........ I plan on going bonus whoring.

Started by Underdog72, 04-29-2006 06:16 PM
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04-30-2006 04:55 PM

Correct Bet Amount

Too many people called me preflop but they all checked. I thought about it but then checked as well and then folded the turn. Nobody had an ace or...

Started by r8ed, 04-29-2006 02:44 AM
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04-30-2006 04:46 PM

Unbelievable what some folks do...

Had a guy sit at my table tonight. Full ring 25NL on Party. He sits with a full buy in. His first bet is all in. One caller a smaller stack with...

Started by Rabid Dog, 04-30-2006 04:51 AM
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04-30-2006 02:22 PM

Pacific Poker freeroll tournament - very dodgy

This is the first freeroll tournament I've tried, and I'm just confused as to whether this is normal. My table consisted of one guy placing a bet,...

Started by snail16, 04-29-2006 10:48 PM
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04-30-2006 11:30 AM

Should I have folded?

Could anyone explain why the :8h: caused him to raise? Was this QJ realising I like my hand? Or were my flop & turn bets weak and asking to be pushed...

Started by iloveyoooo, 04-27-2006 10:54 PM
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04-30-2006 09:55 AM

Help with my 6 max game

i'm usually a solid 10 handed 50NLHM player, but i'm in the process of clearing the 600 euro bonus on toprankedpoker.com, and i think i need help...

Started by jungy121, 04-25-2006 08:15 PM
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04-29-2006 10:33 PM

I think I did well... what am I missing ;)

I'm pretty happy with the way this went. So I think it's probably the right hand to get feedback on because I'm probably not ready to see my own...

Started by Anosmic, 04-26-2006 06:59 PM
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04-29-2006 03:08 PM

JJ situation against a shortstack pre-flop

I'm a little confused as to how I should handle this situation: You are dealt JJ or TT on the button. A ~50BB stack in early position raises to about...

Started by martindcx1e, 04-29-2006 03:17 AM
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04-29-2006 01:41 PM

Importance of reads example

This is a really neat hand so I thought I would post it. ***** Hand History for Game 4060066068 ***** $100 NL Texas Hold'em - Saturday, April...

Started by Renton, 04-23-2006 12:04 AM
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04-29-2006 12:00 PM

List of Way Ahead/Way Behind Situations

Just wondering if it would be possible for us to get a sort of "list" going of WA/WB situations. I'll start it off... There was a PFR and it's...

Started by martindcx1e, 04-29-2006 04:33 AM
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04-29-2006 11:57 AM

Just Starting Sit N Go

I am playing at PartyPoker.com at the Sit N Go and started with a $50 bankroll. I set myself a goal per month ($600) that I would like to hit and...

Started by xmax10, 04-26-2006 05:14 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,674
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04-29-2006 09:10 AM

Raise or fold?

Okay, I've been calling with hands like KJ, QJ, KQ pf; but now I'm not sure what to do when people fold behind me. Now I'm starting to either...

Started by Anosmic, 04-28-2006 07:38 PM
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04-29-2006 06:18 AM

WOW

I decided to visit a site I hadnt played on in a couple months since I've been out bonus chasing. Site is Fortune Poker. So I deposit $50 a two...

Started by Rabid Dog, 04-29-2006 12:56 AM
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04-29-2006 01:25 AM

The Check Raise .

Notice the limp not the raise with the Aj :-p But anywas how do you all determine if you should call that raise of all in, when you perform it....

Started by ripjohngotti, 04-28-2006 02:55 PM
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04-29-2006 01:20 AM

10NL hates me.

Just got :Jc: :10c: in MP, one limper (v.ss) before me so I call. Flop: :Ac: :Ks: :7c: UTG bets 0.30, two callers. Turn: :Ad: UTG bets 0.30,...

Started by Anosmic, 04-28-2006 07:48 PM
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04-28-2006 09:38 PM

Advice Appreciated

Hello all- I've started playing poker online a few months ago playing limit, NL, and some tourny's, showing a profit in each (huzzah!). I've...

Started by JB25163, 04-26-2006 11:32 AM
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04-28-2006 02:44 PM

Checking top pair.

I've thought some about this topic, and I think that in many flop situations where you've opened the pot preflop, it may make sense to check top...

Started by dsaxton, 02-02-2005 07:22 PM
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04-28-2006 01:59 PM

How bad?

My efforts at 10NL are still resulting in disaster. After just 500 hands I'm down almost three buy-ins. It's not the end of the world by any means,...

Started by Anosmic, 04-28-2006 06:28 AM
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04-28-2006 01:36 PM

Folding for teh win!

Ok for all of those whos having the same problem ive had for some time now, which is calling with good cards, even though youre most positive your...

Started by Soulless, 04-26-2006 05:57 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,488
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04-28-2006 12:18 PM

Poker Pirate?

http://www.holdempirate.com/instructions.html Anyone seen this software/know how legit it is? Got it in an e-mail from one of the mygreenchip.com...

Started by spyderracing, 04-27-2006 02:51 AM
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04-28-2006 01:15 AM

Do not scare the fish away

Alright, as much as you want to yell at the fish or donk who put a bad beat (or several) on you, don't even talk to him, not a word. Even if he can't...

Started by JB25163, 04-27-2006 05:54 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,575
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04-27-2006 09:43 PM

Saying what your hand was

Say you make a great fold, or somebody else folds and you don't show in time (or you have the option to do so unchecked like myself). How often...

Started by Lukie, 04-26-2006 02:39 AM
Replies: 35 Views: 1,981
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04-27-2006 09:17 PM

Raising for a free card

I realized today that this is something I rarely take advantage of, and I'm not really sure why. It just doesn't cross my mind. I'm wondering how...

Started by martindcx1e, 04-25-2006 05:19 PM
Replies: 24 Views: 1,347
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04-27-2006 08:56 PM

How good can I expect to be?

How good of a poker player should I expect to be if I only play for a couple of hours a week maximum online (mostly at $5 or $10 NL) and the...

Started by Muley05, 04-26-2006 01:15 PM
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04-27-2006 08:50 PM

5k HANDS ON PS $5NL

I just went over my first 5k hands today and am breaking just about even. Needing some advise. Here's some data: Hands: 5,109 VP$IP: 24.8% (I...

Started by Stagemn, 04-27-2006 06:13 AM
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04-27-2006 08:28 PM

Why minraising is retarded

----------------------------------------------------- Game #1435243489 - Tournament $100,000 R&A - 400/800 No Limit Texas Hold'em -...

Started by chardrian, 04-25-2006 07:02 PM
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04-27-2006 06:51 PM

Anyone else use this c/r bluff?

It seems that this situation is perfect for a c/r bluff against a PFR. It really doesn't matter what I hold here. It's a little scarier with 2 other...

Started by martindcx1e, 04-27-2006 01:59 AM
Replies: 16 Views: 1,401
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04-27-2006 06:17 PM

Explanation of pot odds requested.

I THINK i understand pot odds, but the way i understand it it is difficult to calculate it on the fly if you consider a RANGE of hands. I can...

Started by SuperDave9x19, 04-26-2006 05:37 PM
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04-27-2006 05:47 PM

I'd like to not lose these hands...

So I think he hit trips on the flop, I make a small'ish bet to see if he calls or raises. He raises so I take his word for it, he's got a good hand....

Started by geoffm33, 04-27-2006 10:15 AM
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04-27-2006 02:19 PM

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