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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

Would you induce a bluff with high cards if...

Situation: Playing with an over-confident player who thinks he's better than me. also decently conservative, a bit predictable. will definately make...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 11-09-2005 07:06 PM
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11-10-2005 07:02 PM

Potential Pot-Odds

Last night I saw the flop with two others. I had a nut flush draw and I read that my opponents had decent hands. I was out of position and checked...

Started by BankItDrew, 11-07-2005 04:57 PM
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11-10-2005 02:34 PM

making the move from 25NL to 50NL

I finally hit that point again where I felt the wins no longer could justify the losses in comparison to my BR at 25NL (I did the same at 10NL), so I...

Started by edudlive, 11-07-2005 10:06 PM
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11-10-2005 02:16 PM

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Started by aokrongly, 11-05-2005 11:02 PM
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11-10-2005 12:27 PM

Is this +EV?

PokerStars Game #2953673051: Hold'em No Limit ($0.05/$0.10) - 2005/11/02 - 10:24:52 (ET) Table 'Alfven' Seat #5 is the button Seat 1: CPW11...

Started by D3scride, 11-02-2005 11:39 AM
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11-09-2005 09:34 PM

I love free money :)

Ok so the other day I get this email from empire where I no longer play (because they are a bunch of arseholes but that's another story, what's wrong...

Started by satan1974, 11-05-2005 11:56 AM
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11-09-2005 08:17 PM

THIS JUST IN!!! 3 outers come through 80% of the time!!!!

true story :cry:

Started by RHCNNN, 11-04-2005 08:16 PM
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11-09-2005 06:27 PM

quality of players at 25nl vs 50 and 100

Is there a difference in quality of play and how much at these 3 levels?

Started by nand029, 11-06-2005 09:44 PM
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11-09-2005 05:55 PM

Explanation needed

I've read this through a few times now and still dont quite get what it means. If someone would be so kind to explain. If you need anymore...

Started by Drains, 11-09-2005 12:04 PM
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11-09-2005 12:23 PM

reraising rules

I remember when we first started playing and any reraise would be the minimum bet of the big blind. Now we realize that any reraise is the minimum...

Started by Shadowskills, 11-08-2005 03:16 PM
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11-09-2005 10:13 AM

New NL Ring Player

Hello all, I'm coming over from Limit side of things, and although a fairly slow learner compared to most I've you, I've been a slightly winning...

Started by rubixstreub, 11-08-2005 09:17 PM
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11-09-2005 07:12 AM

thought you guys might enjoy this :)

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Started by , 11-08-2005 05:29 AM
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11-08-2005 06:32 PM

BR Multi-Tableing

I recently got my br to 4.1k on the 100NL tables and am planning to move to 200NL when i hit 5k, but I play 8-10 tables at the same time. Do I...

Started by TalentedTom, 11-01-2005 09:18 PM
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11-08-2005 05:44 AM

Flopping Bottom Two Pair.

We all know that two pair is NEVER the nuts and bottom two pair is even further from a guaranteed win. I think their are two common mistakes when...

Started by thirteen, 11-07-2005 11:44 AM
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11-07-2005 07:09 PM

You raised and missed

What are your thoughts on betting post-flop when you raised pre-flop but missed the board? EX: AKs, flop J 9 2 rainbow

Started by Molinero, 11-06-2005 04:17 AM
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11-07-2005 05:31 PM

ROI?

I'm just wondering what the math is behind ROI? I don't have a poker tracker yet and I'm keeping my SnG stats on paper, can't quite figure out the...

Started by fade177, 11-05-2005 11:12 PM
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11-07-2005 04:33 PM

Betting Strategy

Someone should write an article on betting strategy. And it should definitely not be me since it is blatantly the weakest point of my game. hint...

Started by joshuadzl, 11-07-2005 03:03 PM
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11-07-2005 04:03 PM

Your chance to be God

If you could write "The 10 Commandments of Poker", what would they be? This could probably end up sticky worthy. Winner gets elocution lessons...

Started by Warpe, 11-04-2005 08:38 PM
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11-07-2005 03:34 PM

Stopping the bleeding

Mildy obsessive compulsive types with addictive tendencies like me have to be careful at this game. Truth be told, I only started playing online for...

Started by Warpe, 10-28-2005 03:50 PM
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11-07-2005 02:33 PM

Standard ring vs. 6Max

been mainly playing standard ring games (.05/.10) at stars, have looked at 6Max, but what I'm wondering is there and advantage or reason to play...

Started by Djanvk, 10-22-2005 09:22 PM
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11-07-2005 11:02 AM

Rake, uncalled bet

I was messing around on nl and a short stacked reraised my reraise all in, I put the rest of my chips in to protect my hand. Is the uncalled amount...

Started by Lidius, 11-06-2005 09:06 AM
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11-07-2005 05:47 AM

Another Cowboy Conundrum

Played this hand a while ago, still keeps me awake at night... Pacific Poker NL100, full ring Hero is MP +1 (~$120) Villian 1 Button ($100)...

Started by finky, 11-06-2005 08:12 AM
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11-07-2005 04:51 AM

folded a good hand...did i play this right?

This was on 1-2NL. do you guys think this was a good fold? i really thought he had like JJ or 1010...but was i right to fold?? considering he could...

Started by blibblub, 10-30-2005 01:45 PM
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11-06-2005 05:16 PM

Protege

Any of you big boys ever think about taking an underling under your wing and mentoring them? Am insterested, have the tools i think to be a good...

Started by cobere, 11-05-2005 03:24 PM
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11-06-2005 04:41 PM

If You're a losing player....

If u r a losing player then pm me and we will talk about y u r a loser and I will help you, for fr33! ' This is for NL ring (1/2 and on down) ...

Started by lolzzz_321, 10-31-2005 05:14 PM
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11-06-2005 03:21 PM

Messing it up

Villain 1 thinks that top pair is the nuts. Will bet out/call down with it, no matter what position, no matte what the board. Villain 2 is fairly...

Started by Farrell, 11-06-2005 02:37 AM
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11-06-2005 06:55 AM

Regarding Reads

Does anyone know of any good, well-written guides out there to working on reads? Have any strategy? My reads pretty much stink, especially in...

Started by sejje, 10-30-2005 06:19 PM
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11-06-2005 12:23 AM

poker notes

In partypoker, there is an option to change screen name. i am just wondering does changing the screen name also takes away the notes that my...

Started by diabloiij, 11-01-2005 08:45 PM
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11-05-2005 02:37 PM

playing group 2 hands from early position.

with hands like JJ, !0 10, A Q, A J, KQ do you raise from the sb blind to UTG + 2? i play 100 nl and sometimes i have trouble with these hands. i...

Started by homeboy604, 11-01-2005 02:38 AM
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11-05-2005 06:42 AM

what is a shootout?

how does it work?

Started by diabloiij, 11-04-2005 07:58 AM
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11-04-2005 10:43 PM

LAgg or TAP- which is more +EV???

I just got poker tracker, and w/ default settings I am classified as a LAP. Which leak would be a better to work on first/most important??( Loose...

Started by umcanes73, 11-04-2005 12:46 PM
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11-04-2005 10:42 PM

Rookie - Looking for advice

I am extremely new to playing nlth and am wondering what others opinions are.......I entered a mtt yesterday @ paradisepoker (free money for a...

Started by pcktpair, 11-03-2005 04:48 PM
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11-04-2005 06:33 PM

When to lay down that set...

I've had 3 interesting and very similar experiences with holding a set and facing a straight. I'd like some advice regarding this situation. ...

Started by thirteen, 11-04-2005 10:22 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,086
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11-04-2005 02:38 PM

What's up with betting the min in a huge huge pot?

I been playing on partypoker for some times now. I have been following the ABC poker guideline and is doing pretty well there. but something i...

Started by diabloiij, 11-01-2005 07:36 AM
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11-04-2005 01:56 PM

Bet sizes, bluffs and making my game profitable

When I started playing cash NL online I was hoping for a better experience than limit by cutting off draws, etc. I would bet aggressively on top...

Started by Fnord, 01-21-2004 03:25 AM
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11-04-2005 04:57 AM

Can someone explain variance?

I've been here for a little while now, and the term comes up every so often. Can someone explain it?

Started by mxiu, 10-31-2005 03:44 PM
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11-04-2005 01:12 AM

Starting points at NL

I was flipping through Ed Miller's Getting Started in Texas HE book and found his section on playing a short stack in a cash game interesting. He...

Started by drtofu66, 11-02-2005 12:32 PM
Replies: 10 Views: 1,223
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11-04-2005 12:40 AM

Tough Decision for my bankroll

Ok. So I currently have a $300 bankroll that I'm ready to invest in poker. Should i invest it on No limit full ring or short-handed ($25 max). Or...

Started by Off5th, 11-03-2005 09:05 PM
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11-04-2005 12:33 AM

Bankroll building - NLHE or LHE

Hi, So, I'm a good tournament player and I'm a good NL ring player. I'm only a mediocre limit player. I don't know why, I just am. My bankroll...

Started by joshuadzl, 11-03-2005 04:15 PM
Replies: 12 Views: 1,659
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11-04-2005 12:25 AM

Poll Poll: KK preflop... How do you play it?

Simple Question (really 2 questions in one because of limit diffrences)

Started by Laeelin, 10-21-2005 02:14 AM
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11-03-2005 10:22 PM

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