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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

QQ - How many people have issues with this hand?

I have had like over half of my QQ hands go bad over the past several weeks. As for example I floped trips with a Ace on the flop, push on the flop,...

Started by Stagemn, 04-05-2006 12:10 AM
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04-06-2006 02:42 AM

Blocking/Value Bets

I've been reading around lately and have come across the concepts of blocking and value bets. From what I know a value bet on the river is a smallish...

Started by eecard, 04-05-2006 11:05 PM
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04-06-2006 12:09 AM

Bluffing

Yeah another post by jack clogging these forums lol :P. This time about my biggest leak, bluffing. At 6max, bluffing becomes twice as important...

Started by jackvance, 03-19-2006 01:00 PM
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04-05-2006 09:01 PM

Takin the step up chanallenge

Okay so i have a healthy bankroll now for the level i play at 1250 at 11 MULTITABLE SIT AND GOES (30 and 50 people). So i ve decided to take a 100...

Started by exsentrik, 03-22-2006 04:27 PM
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04-05-2006 01:07 PM

What is that?

It doesn't happen that often (because I haven't really played all that long), but now and then some sort of "sixth sense" goes off and immediately...

Started by bluedevil907, 04-05-2006 02:18 AM
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04-05-2006 10:50 AM

What are the 19 starting hands?

I've read about people talking about them, but I have no idea what the "19 starting hands" are. People talk about playing them and such? Help is...

Started by Hartlin, 04-02-2006 03:13 AM
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04-05-2006 04:38 AM

When is it correct to make continuation bets?

So as a general rule one shouldn't make a bet when it will only be called by a better hand, correct? Say you have AK UTG and raise 4x BB. The CO...

Started by martindcx1e, 03-29-2006 03:16 PM
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04-05-2006 12:28 AM

AJo/AJs in EP

do u just fold this hand if u know ur gonna get called if u raise preflop? lately ive decided that im probably going to be saving money by not...

Started by dan, 03-30-2006 08:57 AM
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04-05-2006 12:24 AM

I feel lost w/ TPTK sometimes

So in general I feel lost a lot of times, usually on the flop, as to how to play TPTK (and sometimes K kicker), especially OOP. When OOP against like...

Started by martindcx1e, 04-02-2006 01:46 AM
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04-05-2006 12:16 AM

Please help me beat 100nl.

Ok I am about sick of losing at 100nl. I have got in about 2.5k hands and I am down 5.8 buyins. I have never lost like this and I know it isn't...

Started by Renton, 03-30-2006 10:14 PM
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04-04-2006 10:17 PM

Most used method of Depositing?

I tried to use both CC but they have some "Anti-Gambling" block on them that do not allow you to withdraw from them. I was also told that some of the...

Started by Xo_Sirk_oX, 04-03-2006 09:07 PM
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04-04-2006 08:12 PM

Anyone tried Cell-phone Access to Play Poker?

I am considerring purchasing a wireless aircard through Verizon for my laptop to play poker during my extended travelloing I do fo work. Has anyone...

Started by 8TH notch, 04-04-2006 03:43 PM
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04-04-2006 06:49 PM

Help for a new player

Hi, ive been playing no limit texas holdem poker (never played poker before this) for about 3 months and in two weeks i am going to play for money...

Started by RunnerRunn, 03-31-2006 05:59 AM
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04-04-2006 06:36 PM

Poker trainers

Hi, are there any good free poker trainers or deoms that could help me to improve my game thanks for any help RunnerRunn

Started by RunnerRunn, 04-04-2006 04:44 AM
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04-04-2006 06:31 PM

Small blind limping?

After clearing the paradise bonus, I moved to Casino.net(full 10NL) to earn their bonus. At this site everybody limps in, and most players play...

Started by flomo, 04-03-2006 10:58 PM
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04-04-2006 06:21 PM

The lure of a good hand

So I buy-in at my usual $5.. (ok no flames about that now plz) Creep my way up to $9. I'm pretty happy about myself here, adding 80%. But then I was...

Started by jackvance, 03-30-2006 10:52 PM
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04-04-2006 10:16 AM

Stealing blinds

Hi, When the games goes down to 4-3 people when is the best time to steal binds positionally. Will my upto this point in a game tightpassive...

Started by RunnerRunn, 04-04-2006 03:51 AM
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04-04-2006 07:22 AM

Little critique of pot odds

It's a little side-thinking of mine, but the strategy article about pot odds is actually a bit misleading once you get deeper into it. It doesn't...

Started by jackvance, 03-31-2006 03:19 PM
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04-04-2006 12:31 AM

Post from a newb.

Well for my first post I wanted something that would not be newbie BS. So I am going to start off with the basics. Name is Kris, I live in Salt...

Started by Xo_Sirk_oX, 04-03-2006 06:38 AM
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04-03-2006 10:13 PM

Creating dead money +EV?

This concept has been working its way around my head for a while, so I thought I'd get your ideas on it. This is the beginning of a hand I...

Started by dev, 04-02-2006 08:35 PM
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04-03-2006 01:30 PM

Absorbing downswings/tilts

Ive had alot of ups and downs the last months...HEaven and hell so to speak. And ive read everything iabout tilting/downswings and overall mentallity...

Started by Soulless, 04-01-2006 07:03 AM
Replies: 13 Views: 2,434
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04-03-2006 09:46 AM

Taking risks against passive players

After reading some advice here I've started giving players at my level a little (a lot?) less respect. The question is, have I gone too far? ...

Started by Anosmic, 04-03-2006 01:29 AM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,215
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04-03-2006 07:09 AM

My Eureka Moment this morning

I was looking at my PokerOffice stats this morning to see what I could learn about my game. I still only have about 2700 hands at 10NL, which I know...

Started by DWayneBos, 04-01-2006 11:44 AM
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04-03-2006 02:21 AM

Poll Poll: Picking a book, take two.

Ok. Do over. Note: This is in regards to http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=31630

Started by Fortune 500, 03-23-2006 06:08 PM
Replies: 22 Views: 2,068
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04-02-2006 10:21 PM

Wanted: Gap Concept Explanation

Just finished reading HOH-1. I really liked this book and as a newbie to poker I got a lot out of it. That said, there is something in the book that...

Started by Bugeye, 04-02-2006 12:33 PM
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04-02-2006 09:48 PM

Straight on the table?

In Holdem if there is a straight showing on the table is that an automatic split pot or can you add to it to make a better straight. ex. ...

Started by Lineman69, 04-02-2006 05:28 PM
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04-02-2006 06:06 PM

Moving up in limits...

Okay, so I've built my initial $75 up to $150 way ahead of schedule, and plan and dipping my feet in $10NL tomorrow since I have the minimum...

Started by azureXsmurF, 03-31-2006 01:34 AM
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04-02-2006 04:30 PM

New Guy

Just wanted to intro myself. I've been a winning hold 'em player live for a little over a year now, tourneys and cash games. I started playing online...

Started by Eck979, 04-01-2006 03:42 PM
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04-02-2006 02:15 PM

Easiest way to transfer money quickly?

What is the easiest way I can transfer my money from PP to PS? Easiest, as in fastest. Thanks :)

Started by Hartlin, 04-02-2006 01:07 PM
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04-02-2006 02:09 PM

Paradise Poker???

Can anyone tell me about the blind structure in sngo's on Paradise. Is it like Stars going up by time or like Party every 10 hands?

Started by upsman29621, 04-02-2006 07:45 AM
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04-02-2006 02:08 PM

Rakeback

Quick question - I haven't really delved into rakeback sites yet. Is it worth it at micro limits or is there a threshold at which it becomes more...

Started by Buzz, 04-01-2006 07:51 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,615
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04-02-2006 01:28 PM

problems with loose fishy players

Hi, I'm always hearing how great TAG play is in poker so I thought I'd give the 19 starting hands a try and play a tight aggressive style in...

Started by DickieBets, 04-02-2006 12:56 AM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,418
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04-02-2006 03:33 AM

This does get easier, right?

I guess I started playing seriously online 3 days ago (avoid laughing), but I have played online on and off for 9ish months. Anyway, I just decided...

Started by AJinNorCal, 03-31-2006 07:01 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,410
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04-01-2006 11:35 AM

Correlation between pre-flop raises and stakes?

I am curious as to whether or not the frequency of pre-flop raises increases as stakes increase. Is there a clear answer to this or is it still just...

Started by martindcx1e, 03-31-2006 02:26 AM
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04-01-2006 12:15 AM

POKER4EVER

CAn anyone email me a link for poker4ever , ???? thank you pm here or send to [email protected]

Started by keepitup1, 03-31-2006 05:17 PM
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03-31-2006 05:17 PM

Wow, damn!

I guess theres not much I could do but I have a hard time folding these hands? Any thoughts if I played either of them wrong or comments. In the...

Started by Dutch_Intellect, 03-31-2006 04:37 PM
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03-31-2006 05:07 PM

Question for Thinking LAggs

To this point I've tended to be a rock that ventures into LAgg territory about 25% of the time at a table to mix up my play, trip up opoonents, and...

Started by Vinterriket, 03-30-2006 08:50 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,425
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03-31-2006 01:26 PM

Difference(s) Between $0.50/1.00 and $1/2 Games

I'm new to poker. Took a couple of classes at the local community college on hold'em and then bought a few books. I've been playing on Party Poker...

Started by Bugeye, 03-30-2006 09:24 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,578
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03-31-2006 01:14 PM

Adventures at Party Poker (pt 2)

Well, the Party Poker move has been working really well for me so far. Having taken the free $50 from the staking site and opening an account on...

Started by Anosmic, 03-29-2006 05:04 PM
Replies: 13 Views: 1,857
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03-31-2006 12:57 PM

Is there such a thing as "Range Odds"?

I'm going off the rails on a crazy train here. Try to hang with me. Think of Range Odds as being a more specific version of Pot Odds. They are...

Started by Rondavu, 03-30-2006 12:59 PM
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03-31-2006 12:23 PM

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