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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

Donk move by him or bad move on my part?

***** Hand History for Game 3510582538 ***** $25 NL Texas Hold'em - Tuesday, February 07, 11:30:02 EDT 2006 Table Table 64921 (6 max) (Real Money)...

Started by johnnyBuz, 02-07-2006 11:36 AM
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02-07-2006 11:46 AM

I'm an idiot I think. Help me realize

I was up from $100 to $300 on paradise and managed to bring myself down to $52.91 over about a month playing $25nl. I was originally playing 25NL to...

Started by shaun98si, 01-25-2006 07:10 PM
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02-07-2006 11:43 AM

How much of your profit comes from KK/AA?

I'm curious to hear from those who have a very large database of No limit holdem ring games in pokertracker, pokeroffice or whatever. How much of...

Started by Lukie, 01-31-2006 06:51 PM
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02-07-2006 11:40 AM

Small bet on the river...

NYC is a loose player that just lost a big pot against me a couple of hands ago... ***** Hand History for Game 3510544617 ***** $25 NL Texas...

Started by Dislexsik, 02-07-2006 11:19 AM
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02-07-2006 11:34 AM

What decision here?

------HAND 7------ Game #1609459274: Hold'em NL ($0.15/$0.25) - 2006/02/02 - 17:10:16 (ET) Table "Azargoon" Seat 4 is the button. Seat 1:...

Started by Berksmickey, 02-02-2006 05:15 PM
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02-07-2006 08:54 AM

Question about a hand.

Hello guys I am new here,I hope I will get some feedback on few no limit hands which I do not have idea how to play them out. This is one of them...

Started by NeverEndingStory, 02-06-2006 05:09 PM
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02-07-2006 08:14 AM

Would you go ALL-IN early in a tournament w a good hand?

Hi all. This is a really cool site. I've been going through it these past few days. So much to learn. Thanks to everyone who contributes. :) ...

Started by edruok, 02-05-2006 02:58 AM
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02-07-2006 07:08 AM

Pokertracker classification question

PT tells me I'm a Slightly Loose Aggr Aggr player. Is this right under a TAGG and if not is this type of player a winning one? Thanks

Started by DRL453, 02-06-2006 08:41 PM
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02-07-2006 06:57 AM

Should I have folded on the turn? Or called on the river?

PokerStars Game #3863699263: Hold'em No Limit ($0.05/$0.10) - 2006/02/04 - 19:06:19 (ET) Table 'Clavel' Seat #7 is the button Seat 1: atreu ($9.35...

Started by andy609, 02-04-2006 07:13 PM
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02-07-2006 05:18 AM

Troubles at $50NL

Well I've taken some time to move up to $50NL (party network) but I seem to be having a hard time adjusting. I've only played about 3K hands(I know...

Started by Strung, 02-06-2006 10:03 AM
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02-07-2006 01:01 AM

How many hands is statistically valid?

Guys-I moved over to NL from limit (made a small profit but the rake was killing me) a while ago. There were too many donks who would call you down...

Started by djzcko, 02-06-2006 10:55 AM
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02-06-2006 09:16 PM

Bluffing in 100NL vs. 200NL

Do you think that the players in 200NL are more capable of folding to a bluff rather than 100NL? I ask because I have 2 hand historys where I tried...

Started by IOS, 01-31-2006 06:17 AM
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02-06-2006 07:20 PM

trips are boring

Theres just no fun when you hit trips. If you bet, you immediately give it away that you have them, and you'd better hope your kicker is good...

Started by bearing, 02-05-2006 08:02 AM
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02-06-2006 04:35 PM

Poker Jargon?

Hi, I'm new to the game and understand a fair bit of the jargon used, mainly the ones you pick up from the telly. Is there a definitive list on...

Started by SwanJules, 02-06-2006 08:09 AM
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02-06-2006 02:15 PM

On Very Loose Tables where any A is the nuts...?

Im thinking of adding any hand that has a 6 and another wheel cards to my range of limping hands on the CO/button if alot of players see a flop in...

Started by Pelion, 02-05-2006 04:25 PM
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02-06-2006 01:23 PM

Great bet or foolish move that worked?

PokerStars Game #3840206131: Hold'em No Limit ($0.05/$0.10) - 2006/02/02 - 17:41:21 (ET) Table 'Calypso III' Seat #2 is the button Seat 1: Squaz22...

Started by andy609, 02-02-2006 05:54 PM
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02-06-2006 01:52 AM

Be careful getting married to QQ or KK preflop

Erick Lindgren advises in his new book how you can destroy weak tight opponents in a NL tournament who get married to the premiums preflop.They are...

Started by WhooFleuryScores, 02-01-2006 10:09 PM
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02-05-2006 10:31 PM

low straight hand

This was from a home game I was playing tonight ($10 buy in). The game started with six people and I was down to the top three. I got dealt J-9s in...

Started by eecard, 02-05-2006 02:31 AM
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02-05-2006 10:31 PM

The real meaning of a bad run

well see, i was doing poor at the tables, so i got Poker tracker, and man, did it help, went from $250 to $2000 in a month. I worked on my leaks...

Started by T.M, 02-03-2006 12:06 AM
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02-05-2006 09:36 PM

Taunting fish = -EV

Alright so I'm kind of laughing about this, but I have a quck hand/story to tell you guys about. I'm actually kind of (very) embarrassed about it,...

Started by Lukie, 01-22-2006 08:55 PM
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02-05-2006 12:29 PM

limit= super awesome

due to my poor progress in NL holdem, too many horrible hands that made me lose too much at once, so i decide to give limit a try. The result. ...

Started by T.M, 01-03-2006 02:11 AM
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02-05-2006 01:38 AM

Waisting my Monsters when hunting the hunter.

FTR, I apologize If this has allready been addressed. If so, please just tell me the topics title and I'll check it out. My questions are, When...

Started by JonBoy, 01-05-2006 06:22 PM
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02-05-2006 01:33 AM

fastest way to get better?

I was wonding if playing 3 or 4 tables at a time help u become better then playing 1 table at a time?

Started by Quocy04, 02-02-2006 11:11 PM
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02-05-2006 12:13 AM

6max to full ring

hi, when i first started playing poker i decided i wanted to play sngs and mtts - no cash games at all. I then discovered bonus whoring, which...

Started by dan, 02-04-2006 11:27 PM
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02-04-2006 11:27 PM

LAG it up the right way?

I would very much like to know, what the main difference between TAG and LAG is, with some concrete hand histories, where we discuss what a TAG would...

Started by Stripclubjunkie, 02-04-2006 12:55 PM
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02-04-2006 08:00 PM

It gets worse - it really is unreal

My confidence really has hit rock bottom at the moment. I played today for about an hour in the $100 NL 6 player cash games. I had AA 3 times -...

Started by bunthorne, 02-02-2006 07:29 AM
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02-04-2006 07:04 PM

Seeking Feedback Recent 20K Hands

Haven't been playing as much due to work;but I wanted to seek some feedback. These are my basic stats.I've been told my PFR needed to be...

Started by WhooFleuryScores, 02-02-2006 01:23 AM
Replies: 13 Views: 1,180
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02-04-2006 04:36 PM

Enjoying Playing poker vs winning poker

I have found my key flaw. I like to PLAY poker. There is no doubt that profitable poker is different from having a fun time at poker. Don't...

Started by SuperDave9x19, 02-01-2006 10:02 AM
Replies: 13 Views: 1,325
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02-04-2006 12:32 PM

Current Problem

Here is a current problem I have been running into and have been trying to find some balance. Mid to late position with suited connectors 78 to...

Started by Bo G, 02-03-2006 03:45 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,263
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02-04-2006 09:28 AM

Is there really any point.....

In attempting to build a bankroll starting at 5/10c limit games, if you can help it of course? What I'm trying to get at of course, and I'm sure...

Started by weeian, 01-31-2006 08:31 AM
Replies: 23 Views: 2,078
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02-04-2006 08:49 AM

Converting outs to winning percentages?

Does anyone have a specific way to convert outs into winning percentages on the table quickly? Thanks in advance.

Started by Fade, 02-02-2006 06:59 AM
Replies: 6 Views: 3,067
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02-04-2006 02:13 AM

Showdown + showing hole cards

What is the standard rule of showing cards after the river? Situation: Say you call and your opponent flips over a poket pair. You pair the board...

Started by strawman, 02-02-2006 07:26 PM
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02-03-2006 04:15 PM

how to increase my confidence

Thanks for all the previous tips - seems I'm always asking for help of some sort. At present my confidence is low from suffering a number of bad...

Started by bunthorne, 02-01-2006 12:13 PM
Replies: 16 Views: 1,851
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02-03-2006 03:27 PM

Betting/Raising in late position!!!

What are the stipulations YOU use in late position in regards to raising? Many people already in and you have a great pre flop hand? How often do you...

Started by The K1ngpin, 02-01-2006 07:20 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,626
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02-03-2006 02:45 PM

Two pair on dangerous board

Stars 25. Seat 1: seijuro584 ($25.95 in chips) Seat 2: Kapi ($36.55 in chips) Seat 3: ghaight ($22.65 in chips) Seat 4: V.Kreuz ($22.65 in...

Started by samsonite2100, 02-03-2006 01:04 PM
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02-03-2006 01:11 PM

22-77 UTG?

You get dealt a small pair, 22-77 UTG. What to do? Raise? Call? I will probably get spanked if I open limp UTG. What pot odds are good enough preflop...

Started by Stripclubjunkie, 02-02-2006 12:56 PM
Replies: 15 Views: 1,736
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02-03-2006 12:10 PM

Did I make a mistake with AA?

Hi all, Can you please have a look at this hand ad tell me whether I made a mistake. Be brutal if you have too. I did not have any reds on this...

Started by Hornsta9, 02-02-2006 05:53 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,192
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02-03-2006 11:51 AM

Some beginner help....Please?

Hi, I am a newb and started playing about 2 months ago. I think I have been playing ok. basically making a small profit. I am playing to 10NL at...

Started by Hornsta9, 01-31-2006 12:54 PM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,180
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02-03-2006 09:41 AM

Poker, Girlfriend, Help

So my girlfriend and i are playing poker together online, we play the $10NL at full tilt (only downloadable client for my mac) and have got pretty...

Started by daddio, 01-30-2006 09:12 AM
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02-03-2006 03:45 AM

andy beal v.2

didn't know where else to post this, but.. http://www.bluffmagazine.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2550&PN=1 is anyone following this?

Started by bigredhoss, 02-02-2006 10:48 PM
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02-03-2006 03:15 AM

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