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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

What do you think of this trap?

Hey guys, this is a little thing I like to do when I flop a big hand, usually when I flop a set with pockets and out of position (preferably with AK...

Started by natdang, 02-22-2006 07:22 PM
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02-23-2006 01:47 AM

Recognizing weakness

I have been trying to figure out of late...how to recognize a weakness in an opponent - which I will later turn into abusing the weakness to my...

Started by dj newman, 02-23-2006 01:32 AM
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02-23-2006 01:32 AM

Droping a level

Well I have descided to drop down to $25NL level from $50NL due to some bad play that were costing me money and confidence. While playing on $25NL...

Started by Bo G, 02-06-2006 06:01 PM
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02-22-2006 11:50 PM

Pre Flop Raising and Poker Tracker

I was wondering what other players PFR% are? I have 12k hands in my database and a 4.71 PFR%. It is rating me as a rock. At the same time my BB/100...

Started by Lodogg, 02-22-2006 08:23 PM
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02-22-2006 09:15 PM

Questions about the fine art of smallball.

It seems that smallball is all about postflop play, and it's something that I'd love to learn. That said ... what are some smallball concepts? In...

Started by Blinky, 02-21-2006 01:25 AM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,229
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02-22-2006 03:39 PM

Went To Showdown %

If you have pokertracker and are familiar with WtSD, what number would be considered "high" and what number would be considered "low"? What's a range...

Started by Iconoclastic, 02-20-2006 09:37 PM
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02-22-2006 03:06 PM

AK/AQ vs. unders

I know this is read dependant, but against unknowns... You raise in position with AK/AQ and get a couple callers. The flop comes out with 3 unders...

Started by r8ed, 02-21-2006 03:48 PM
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02-22-2006 02:12 PM

ran into an interesting player...

There was this intersting player I played with at the $50 n/l. He would bet with his big pairs (bet big like 5 to 10 preflop) so that no one would...

Started by Off5th, 02-21-2006 12:13 PM
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02-22-2006 02:05 PM

One year in poker, rate my stats pls guys.

This is all 10 handed ring games from the last couple of months. Mostly played on the uber loose Pokerroom tables with a little Party Poker thrown...

Started by Jimmy Mac, 02-02-2006 11:27 AM
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02-22-2006 09:57 AM

Interesting Situation

Hey all, I'd like some advice on this one, as a beginner I dont think I played this situation well. This was a hand I played last night, but rather...

Started by Buzz, 02-21-2006 03:48 PM
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02-22-2006 07:09 AM

How blinds work.

It's my understanding that the system for Hold 'em is that the button travels around the table to the next person to the left of the last person who...

Started by Anosmic, 02-21-2006 07:13 AM
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02-22-2006 04:16 AM

Did I miss the memo on micro? (Partypoker)

Recently moved over to ring games on Partypoker ($5 and $10 NL in the beginner rooms) with some moderate success. Yesterday I go and play a live...

Started by Setzy, 02-21-2006 07:21 PM
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02-22-2006 12:25 AM

Im ditching 10max gayness

Why did I bother with it anyway? Camping and cracking, or camping and getting cracked. It became the least fun and started really doing my head in....

Started by SinkRox, 02-20-2006 11:53 PM
Replies: 17 Views: 1,733
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02-21-2006 06:36 PM

First book?

Pretty simple (or is it? -- haha): what's the first poker book I should read? I'm a beginner that will either "fall" into playing NL or Limit...

Started by NoSocksLLC, 02-20-2006 07:07 AM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,238
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02-21-2006 04:12 PM

Getting Reads

I am having a difficult time getting reads in 5 handed SNG's. Either these players are playing any two cards and I am not observing and putting it...

Started by fasin8ing, 02-21-2006 12:47 PM
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02-21-2006 02:48 PM

Preflop raising and then post flop play

Been at this for about 5 months now. Consider myself basically breakeven or perhaps slightly profitable player. Typically I play .25PL 10 person...

Started by KingLizard, 02-13-2006 08:55 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,419
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02-21-2006 01:03 PM

"Raise for the free card"?

I don't really understand the concept of "raising for the free card". I understand it to mean (or could mean) raising in late position after the flop...

Started by cburke, 02-21-2006 01:13 AM
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02-21-2006 11:58 AM

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Started by aokrongly, 10-11-2005 01:02 AM
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02-21-2006 04:42 AM

Any good bonus sit and go sites out there?

I've been playing bodog, sng's are pretty good, but I want to try a different site, cause bodog fucks me left and right every sit and go. When I'm...

Started by jungy121, 02-19-2006 02:59 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,123
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02-21-2006 02:31 AM

What does TAG look like in Poker Tracker

I'm playing NL10. I'm trying to find situations and reads to be more aggressive and wondering what it will look like in the stats. Current...

Started by vegascoop, 01-28-2006 02:19 PM
Replies: 67 Views: 4,908
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02-21-2006 12:35 AM

why and when to 3-bet PF?

Why do you 3-bet PF? What are the biggest factors for your decision whether to 3-bet or not in that particular situation? I dont want any "I dont...

Started by Pingviini, 02-17-2006 12:31 PM
Replies: 22 Views: 2,679
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02-21-2006 12:06 AM

Your overpair vs their flopped set

At a full table if you have AA and you raise you'll probably be called by a couple of pocket pairs who will often hit sets when you hold the highest...

Started by bearing, 02-19-2006 11:32 AM
Replies: 15 Views: 1,332
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02-20-2006 11:08 PM

Patience is a virtue

Face it, online poker can be boring if you stay patient and wait for good starting cards. But, in the end, you'll be happier if you don't push that...

Started by celebbonus, 02-18-2006 03:38 AM
Replies: 26 Views: 2,516
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02-20-2006 09:09 PM

River overbet FTW?

Hand #212004545 at table: Table TH 729 Started: Mon Feb 20 19:58:30 2006 huesos18 is at seat 1 with 5.64 JamesJames is at seat 2 with 7.36...

Started by ProZachNation, 02-20-2006 09:02 PM
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02-20-2006 09:09 PM

2 suited cards in hole preflop

I wanted to know when one has 2 suited cards preflop what the odds of a flush coming to the river are. In other words how many times when you get...

Started by jenbay, 02-20-2006 12:31 AM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,641
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02-20-2006 07:11 PM

Everytime You Minraise PF in a NL ring game...

an emo kid cuts themself. Discuss.

Started by lolzzz_321, 02-19-2006 02:14 PM
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02-20-2006 05:45 PM

Need a new Poker room.

After coming back from a few days away i went to log on to my poker account on Bet365 only to be unable to do so. After numerous calls to customer...

Started by cj__dj, 02-20-2006 02:13 PM
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02-20-2006 05:33 PM

On my Way! Thanks everyone.

Hi all, I started playing online poker about 6 months ago. knew the rules but that was about it. Needless to say I lost my $50 and another and...

Started by Hornsta9, 02-20-2006 11:52 AM
Replies: 2 Views: 1,073
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02-20-2006 03:38 PM

What do you do when you want to punch your monitor?

Villain loves floating... but wow... PokerStars Game #4020672405: Hold'em No Limit ($0.50/$1.00) - 2006/02/18 - 22:45:59 (ET) Table 'Hadar V'...

Started by Lukie, 02-18-2006 11:48 PM
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02-20-2006 03:33 PM

Calculating outs problem

I was recently checking out one of those "odds charts" that shows you how to convert outs to percentages to odds. My only question is, the chart...

Started by urobolus, 02-13-2006 04:30 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,396
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02-20-2006 01:47 PM

Just Starting Out

Hello, everyone! After having played thousands of hands with play money, I am ready to start with real money. But I have two questions: 1) I...

Started by SlowCurve, 02-19-2006 11:27 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 993
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02-20-2006 09:19 AM

The love of the Rings

Okay, I made a thread awhile back about playing in large Multi-Table tourneys. Definitely had my fill there for the most part, after moderate...

Started by Setzy, 02-18-2006 08:42 AM
Replies: 5 Views: 1,038
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02-20-2006 09:14 AM

Re-steal semibluff play... You like?

Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ Hero (8 handed) FTR converter on zerodivide.cx Hero ($24.63) UTG ($24.25) UTG+1 ($32.75) MP1 ($25.50) MP2...

Started by Renton, 02-20-2006 12:21 AM
Replies: 3 Views: 933
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02-20-2006 01:35 AM

Table Selection Importance

I just started a year ago and still play off and on, but this site and these sorts of posts taught me a ridiculous amount so thanks. So I just...

Started by benny999, 02-05-2006 09:19 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 1,014
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02-19-2006 10:53 PM

Flopped Sets/ 2-pair on a flush straight draw flop?

Hi all, I was just wondering what your guys angle on this scenario would be? When you flop 2-pair or a set but the flop contains cards to a...

Started by Hornsta9, 02-10-2006 01:11 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,457
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02-19-2006 10:38 PM

question for anyone who has played on bodog

probably wishful thinking, but is there an option somewhere for making their standard fugly hand histories more functional for posting without...

Started by bigredhoss, 02-16-2006 10:33 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 1,045
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02-19-2006 10:32 PM

The Big Blind Curse

I am still fairly new to the game (about 4 months of playing seriously, I have been playing poker my whole life) and I have realized that I still...

Started by Renton, 02-18-2006 11:44 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,447
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02-19-2006 08:33 PM

AQ UTG

AQs and AQo UTG preflop at a loose table. What's your move?

Started by Lodogg, 02-13-2006 04:01 PM
Replies: 50 Views: 4,683
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02-19-2006 07:33 PM

Full ring vs 6 max

Which do you prefer and could you explain why. I've always went with full ring. But my reasoning is I just dont like the blinds comming around...

Started by Rabid Dog, 02-15-2006 11:20 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,329
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02-19-2006 06:32 PM

Poll Poll: Mind State, How Emotional Are You?

After a whirlwind of variance, a 6-buyin downswing, and a nock to my confidence I decided to take a few days out and re-read my Zen and the Art of...

Started by SinkRox, 02-16-2006 01:23 PM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,401
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02-19-2006 05:10 AM

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