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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

Little review

Hi guys, So I'm trying to review my play a bit and I would appreciate any feedback. When I got staked at Party I switched from playing micro...

Started by Anosmic, 04-13-2006 06:21 AM
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04-13-2006 10:06 PM

AK AQ and stuff whaaaaaaaaat

So I was going through my database of 65k hands from my new place, and found something pretty astonishing. First though, I'm just going to refer to...

Started by Lukie, 04-13-2006 02:22 PM
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04-13-2006 08:12 PM

Very top and very bottom pair, worst turn card

No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.15/$0.25 10 players Converter Stack sizes: UTG: $11.75 UTG+1: $44.75 UTG+2: $19.35 MP1: $38.36

Started by drtofu66, 04-13-2006 12:45 AM
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04-13-2006 07:41 PM

Persistence at a new level

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Started by Buzz, 04-13-2006 07:13 PM
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04-13-2006 07:38 PM

People reads

After my BR stagnated at $220-$230 for a few days, I took some time to look at my game and wondered why I kept having problems with so-called...

Started by jackvance, 04-12-2006 04:56 PM
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04-13-2006 07:02 PM

Stars FPP - What to do.

in 6 Days I have managed to get 82 points. That is not a whole lot but at micro it is not easy. I don't think. I seen in another post somewhere that...

Started by Xo_Sirk_oX, 04-09-2006 03:17 AM
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04-13-2006 06:03 PM

fnord locks my posts because i own him.

keep locking my posts for no reason fnord. it just shows how much of an ass you really are. it is also something you like to do when you have no...

Started by bigboy5540, 04-13-2006 04:13 PM
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04-13-2006 04:55 PM

I am a holdem master.

i win about 10 buy ins a week playing 200 and 400nl. For a college student this is serious cash! How good am I? I RULE! I am posting this in good...

Started by bigboy5540, 04-12-2006 06:54 AM
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04-13-2006 03:54 PM

Bonuses

Not sure if to post this here or in the Poker rooms forum. Decided on here as there's a marginally less chance of being mocked :) As I've...

Started by Anosmic, 04-13-2006 07:33 AM
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04-13-2006 03:48 PM

Weird guy today

Today something really weird happened. At a 20NL table, a guy buys in at the min, $2. He pushes all-in on his first hand. I'm holding AQ, so I call,...

Started by jackvance, 04-12-2006 05:18 PM
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04-13-2006 02:22 PM

bankroll management spreadsheet

occasionally i see ppl asking about various record keeping spreadsheets. i just wanted to advertise in here that ive uploaded the one i use in Tools...

Started by siknd, 04-12-2006 09:32 AM
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04-13-2006 11:05 AM

Where's Bigboy?

I haven't seen any threads from Bigboy lately. Discuss?

Started by Murd0c, 03-30-2006 10:28 AM
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04-12-2006 09:13 PM

percentage winning players

does anyone have any RELIABLE data about the % of online players that win money?

Started by Funky, 11-15-2005 07:08 PM
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04-12-2006 07:50 PM

Betting Help-- 5 hands

HAND 1: I've got an almost bulletproof hand here and I didn't think too many other people would be staying in with me, thus the opening...

Started by drtofu66, 04-11-2006 12:34 AM
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04-12-2006 04:20 PM

Poll Poll: Poll: What do you do here?

You are playing 10 handed 100NL. Effective stacks are 120. You pick up AA in the small blind. A dopey tight passive opens for 4 in MP. You...

Started by Renton, 04-01-2006 03:17 PM
Replies: 28 Views: 1,882
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04-12-2006 03:40 PM

How Necessary is Bluffing?

Title says it all; Minus the appropriate C-bet, how important is bluffing to a long term winning player?

Started by Pokez, 04-11-2006 10:54 PM
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04-12-2006 02:23 PM

Why does PT cut my BB/100 hands in half??

In my last 8,553 Hands at $25NL on Party I've won $609.33 and it says my BB/100 is 14.25. Calculation: BB/100 = /$0.25 = 4 * 609.33/85.53 =...

Started by KY_Ace, 04-12-2006 12:13 AM
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04-12-2006 01:15 PM

I think my biggest leak: 4th street play

200NL I'm up about 3 buyins. Villain's stack is $200; just sat down and no reads I pick up AQ in MP with a limper; I raise it to 8, button...

Started by salsa4ever, 04-11-2006 12:01 PM
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04-12-2006 11:18 AM

Help me out?

Here's the story--I'm a reformed SNGer, who has seen the light and been transitioning to cash games. I was soundly beating NL25 for a while, and...

Started by samsonite2100, 04-11-2006 07:28 PM
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04-12-2006 07:32 AM

Famous last words

1. I know that xxx number of hands is a small sample, but.... 2. They were sooted! 3. I had a feeling... 4. Everytime I get pocket KK an...

Started by dpe8598, 04-07-2006 02:27 AM
Replies: 23 Views: 2,363
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04-12-2006 07:09 AM

ehhh

***** Hand History for Game 3953405069 ***** 0/0 Texas Hold'em Game Table (NL) - Wed Apr 12 00:28:55 EDT 2006 Table Table 96465 (Real Money) --...

Started by theDEEPdish, 04-12-2006 03:15 AM
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04-12-2006 04:55 AM

Top Pair Top Kicker problems

Hey guys im new to FTR...I really enjoy reading all the posts on here especially on the strategy section. I have been doin well in huge MTT's...

Started by GreekidO2, 04-11-2006 08:28 PM
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04-11-2006 08:55 PM

Example - Why to buy-in FULL

Now I did not buy in at the lowest, this was after a couple of beats, BUT by not "topping up" I lost out on $1.53. Since this is the "begginers...

Started by Xo_Sirk_oX, 04-11-2006 11:23 AM
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04-11-2006 08:29 PM

Rules for showing hands at Showdown

I can never get this straight-- who has to show their hand first at SD in a live game? Is it the caller or the bettor/raiser? If it's checked down,...

Started by drtofu66, 04-11-2006 07:15 PM
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04-11-2006 07:35 PM

Pot limit vs No Limit HE

I am playing in a tourney later in the month. It is a Pot Limit Satelitte for WSOP. What are the differences of Pot Limit and No Limit? Help :shock:

Started by DougG, 04-10-2006 06:25 PM
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04-11-2006 07:23 PM

Never slowplay a set.

PokerStars Game #4542334683: Hold'em No Limit ($2/$4) - 2006/04/06 - 18:43:39 (ET) Table 'Peiroos II' 9-max Seat #6 is the button Seat 1: Hems3333...

Started by TalentedTom, 04-07-2006 12:24 AM
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04-11-2006 05:15 PM

can any one check some of this for me.

I know its not all played right. I was getting thouroughly confused with thes guys and their play but can ya have a look and tell me something other...

Started by jyms, 04-10-2006 04:31 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,384
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04-11-2006 11:43 AM

A few questions for experienced holdem players

Hey guys, I'm absolutely new to poker, but I've been spending time reading some beginners guides and memorizing the odds charts and pocket card...

Started by midgetspy, 04-10-2006 11:15 PM
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04-11-2006 11:26 AM

The stakes might be bigger, but some things never change

In case you needed another example to show you what not to do with AA, here it is. This time at 200NL. Some things just don't change Hand...

Started by salsa4ever, 04-11-2006 09:07 AM
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04-11-2006 11:18 AM

What did they have?

The only thing i can think of his maybe pocket ducks or similiar to my hand with A J but I am not sure... any other thoughts? PokerStars No-Limit...

Started by Xo_Sirk_oX, 04-11-2006 03:58 AM
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04-11-2006 11:08 AM

Implied Odds preflop against AA

I'm having trouble grasping this whole implied odds thing preflop. Lets just say for example your up against AA in $100 n/l table. Your opp. raised...

Started by Off5th, 04-10-2006 10:49 PM
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04-10-2006 10:49 PM

When Continuation Bets Just Won't Work

So when you're in a game where many of your opponenets will call your c-bets to see if you'll follow through on the turn, how do you adjust? Does...

Started by martindcx1e, 04-09-2006 02:17 AM
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04-10-2006 10:27 PM

Some Discussion on Super System

So I was re-reading SS earlier (and it has been quite awhile) and came across something that caught me by surprise. Here's a quote from Doyle (pg....

Started by martindcx1e, 04-07-2006 03:17 AM
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04-10-2006 08:24 PM

Fnord...

This is directed at you because I've seen you dabbling around the concept in many of your posts. Now, I know you play stars 100NL. I am currently...

Started by Krieg1984, 04-06-2006 03:54 AM
Replies: 19 Views: 2,064
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04-10-2006 08:23 PM

Problem cashing out @ UltimateBet w/ Neteller

Anyone have any trouble cashing out through Neteller? I made my deposit request ~24 hours ago and haven't even received an email about it.

Started by Pokez, 04-10-2006 03:30 PM
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04-10-2006 04:21 PM

What to do with my current Bankroll?

I deposited 25 dollars into UltimateBet, and played the NL 5-10 cent blind ring games, and 1.10 sngs. I'm now at ~95 dollars, and want to move to a...

Started by Pokez, 04-08-2006 10:54 PM
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04-10-2006 04:18 PM

Short Buying

A friend of mine who is a really solid internet poker player (+$30,000 in the last 9 months) advocates half buying, especially as a beginner. What...

Started by AJinNorCal, 03-31-2006 08:52 PM
Replies: 27 Views: 2,544
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04-10-2006 03:36 PM

Check my play.

I'd appreciate some input on my play this hand. We just went ITM in one of those $4+.4 180 seat SNG on PS. My opponent had been consistently...

Started by B4s73rd, 04-10-2006 01:06 PM
Replies: 16 Views: 1,721
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04-10-2006 03:32 PM

Small pairs advice

I folded both of these because of the raise and re-raise when it got back to me. Getting in cheap with small pairs is important, but how far can you...

Started by drtofu66, 04-09-2006 10:26 PM
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04-10-2006 02:44 PM

Is this an example of correct implied odds?

I am dealt T8 in the bb and check in a multiway pot. Flop comes 79A. Checks to Button who bets pot, I call, everyone folds. Turn is a blank,...

Started by BankItDrew, 04-06-2006 03:43 PM
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04-10-2006 02:38 PM

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