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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

So Why Are You Betting Anyway?

Whenever you make a bet in a NL Holdem game (ring or tournament), there is always a reason behind it. There are many reasons why someone decides to...

Started by storm75m, 05-19-2005 05:30 PM
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05-19-2005 07:01 PM

Do you headhunt?

I often read on this form a story followed by "i added him to my buddy list" Do any of you actively go out and look these guys up. If so please...

Started by dalai007, 05-19-2005 01:01 AM
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05-19-2005 04:27 PM

Defending the Blinds

Perhaps this topic has already been discussed somewhere at length. If so just direct me. I've heard of 'Defending Your Blind' as a general...

Started by EasyT, 02-05-2005 05:00 PM
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05-19-2005 01:14 PM

First live game coming up......could use some help.

I am an online only newb. But I felt it would be good to get some live game experience for if and when I get a good bankroll and can afford to go to...

Started by BobbySalami, 05-18-2005 11:03 PM
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05-19-2005 09:05 AM

Odds question

What're the odds of you and another player holding cards both of the same suit, given a full table. In other words, I'm holding 2 spades and another...

Started by ngericl, 05-18-2005 08:17 PM
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05-19-2005 06:19 AM

where are the most skilful games?

Where do players find the most skilful NL tourneys are to be found? I mean ones where you are playing the man and not the cards, where all players...

Started by bunthorne, 05-18-2005 03:56 AM
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05-18-2005 10:36 PM

HELP!

I seem to have plateuad(spelling?). I am on a huge losing streak and i dont know why. any comments or suggestions????

Started by Anonymous, 05-18-2005 11:38 AM
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05-18-2005 04:57 PM

K 2 on deal unsuited ?

What do I do? I always get this hand.

Started by Vint, 05-02-2005 04:29 AM
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05-18-2005 03:51 PM

Folding KK before the flop ??

i'm under the gun in a $100 NL holdem (0.5 /1 blinds). Me and the button have $100 each I limp with KK everybody fold to the button (rather...

Started by wolfofruby, 05-09-2005 05:20 AM
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05-18-2005 08:28 AM

How to play 2 overcards?

I had a question that recently came up awhile ago. I was dealt AQ in EP riased 3xBB, got about three callers. Flop was rags so I tried to rep it...

Started by BobbySalami, 05-12-2005 11:18 PM
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05-18-2005 07:21 AM

least favourite play

I'm interested to find out what players' least favourite play against them is, the one which frustrates them most. I'm sure we all have them. Mine...

Started by bunthorne, 05-12-2005 07:58 PM
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05-18-2005 03:32 AM

I think EVERYONE needs to read this. Especially me.

http://www.twoplustwo.com/magazine/current/schoonmaker0505.html Basically, this article is addressing the problems that the forum moderators have...

Started by SmackinYaUp, 05-16-2005 04:59 PM
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05-18-2005 01:32 AM

Is this tilting?

Ladies and gents, Another question for you. I have a weird method of going on tilt, if tilt it is. When my killer hand gets cracked by a...

Started by moiraine57, 05-16-2005 12:52 AM
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05-18-2005 12:41 AM

Useless hypothetical questions

Question #1 If you are in a sitngo, and first hand your in the BB and get dealt AA everyone in front of you goes All-In. Do you call and hope to...

Started by Staple Gun, 05-17-2005 06:42 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 1,393
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05-17-2005 08:43 PM

Oh.. WOW......

I was in a GAMBLE mood at 3am in the morning. Transcript for your last 5 games requested by allLiving ([email protected]) *********** # 1...

Started by allLiving, 05-14-2005 05:04 AM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,884
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05-17-2005 07:13 PM

I'm tapping out... (vent/whineathon)

I'm 20 years old, in college and play poker for fun with money I can afford to lose without too much hurt ($5-$10 sngs) and I think I'm about ready...

Started by RHCNNN, 05-16-2005 04:46 AM
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05-17-2005 06:22 PM

Limping with AA in early position

Thats right, I often limp with AA in early position unless I know that theres lots of fish. I play 50 NL (0.5/1) at Pacific Poker I switch...

Started by MidgetWithGuns, 05-16-2005 05:54 PM
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05-17-2005 06:13 PM

My Next Move?

So, I've completed an affiliate program on Party and I now have a $130 bankroll, none of which is from my own pocket. Cool. Being under bankrolled...

Started by IH8ME, 05-17-2005 12:14 PM
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05-17-2005 05:04 PM

Play it safe, or double up?

I was in a freerole tourney last night and went out at rank 35 after doing something my wife called stupid, however I believe it was right choice to...

Started by arkalore, 05-16-2005 07:41 PM
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05-17-2005 04:06 PM

Fold quad aces to possible straight flush?

From CardPlayer Magazine: http://cardplayer.com/poker_magazine/archives/showarticle.php?a_id=14707&m_id=65561 Would anyone ever actually fold...

Started by Zangief, 04-29-2005 03:57 PM
Replies: 43 Views: 6,187
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05-17-2005 07:23 AM

The Check Raise

I was looking at my statistics recently on PT, and see something missing from my game: The Check-Raise. I had done this a total of 5 times in 5k...

Started by EasyT, 05-09-2005 02:19 PM
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05-17-2005 12:39 AM

My leaky, leaky game

OK. I have taken a step back from poker the last few days -- partly because I have lost my ass over the last week, and partly because it's long past...

Started by Molinero, 05-13-2005 02:29 PM
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05-16-2005 03:15 PM

Switched to Limit, back to NL - some learnings

I started playing NL poker a couple years ago, before switching to limit late last year. I did so to work on my play while avoiding some of the huge...

Started by Chicago_Kid, 05-15-2005 06:00 PM
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05-16-2005 02:43 PM

Hanging In There

Well... based on the advice I got from sndp, I got $10 free at pacific poker, and have been playing that for a week or so now. I know, without a...

Started by forkmantis, 05-14-2005 07:39 PM
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05-16-2005 02:22 PM

My Biggest leak: Out of position with a fallible hand

I've been watching my game over the last couple of weeks and its becoming more and more obvious that my biggest money loser is a subtle one, having a...

Started by Hubris1, 05-15-2005 06:11 PM
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05-16-2005 02:22 PM

Ring games vs. SnG - Strategies differ?

I've been playing online for 6 months or so now and growing more comfortable with certain aspects of online poker, namely tournies and SnGs. A...

Started by Crunch, 05-13-2005 02:35 PM
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05-16-2005 02:05 PM

Resteal on the flop

Do you use this strategy, I have done it a few times and it has worked well but that could have been just luck ;) Everyone folds to the button....

Started by nossodo, 05-16-2005 05:45 AM
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05-16-2005 11:34 AM

Wasting my time?

Hi guys! I'm relatively new to poker, started playing ultimate bet about 3+ months ago, and have turned a small $25 buy-in to $125, which I'm proud...

Started by moiraine57, 05-15-2005 11:42 PM
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05-16-2005 01:50 AM

Play the player

This guy limping was basically putting chips in my pocket. Now i just had to pray the blinds had nothing. PokerStars Game #1700993073: Tournament...

Started by ekillian, 05-15-2005 04:35 AM
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05-15-2005 04:21 PM

I love fishy tells

im holding A4 suited in LP and limp. Flop is A510 rainbow and its checked to me. I bet $6 ($1/2 NLHE). 1 caller. Turn is an A and i wonder if I might...

Started by journey075, 05-14-2005 12:18 PM
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05-14-2005 04:10 PM

Multi-Tabling

I recently signed up for a bonus which I quickly realized I would not be able to clear by playing at a single table for the usual number of hours I...

Started by EasyT, 05-13-2005 07:44 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,703
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05-13-2005 11:46 PM

Bankroll Management 102

Okay, now that you're playing the proper stakes (10 X max buyin for NL, 300BB+ for limit), it is muy critical that you not pass up on the free money...

Started by LeFou, 05-07-2005 12:43 PM
Replies: 14 Views: 3,184
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05-13-2005 08:33 PM

Poker streaks and there consistancy

I have only been playing online poker for about a year. At first as i expected i did not do too well and was fine with this as it was all part of...

Started by Ajack01, 05-12-2005 05:51 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,624
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05-13-2005 08:06 PM

Attainable and sustainable

Hiya all, not sure if this is the right forum but figured what the hell. After doing up some figures in my head about things, I have worked out I...

Started by Knytestorme, 05-12-2005 02:24 AM
Replies: 26 Views: 3,221
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05-13-2005 12:23 PM

I Just Played the WORST Poker Game of my Life...Discuss

$100 NLHE (Blinds $1/2) First situation: I'm Dealt KQo in MP and limp (K is a heart). Flop is Q 5 2, 2 hearts. LP goes all in for 45...I...

Started by journey075, 05-12-2005 06:54 PM
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05-13-2005 12:14 PM

Full House question

Hey guys, I'm new to the site, but not to the game. But, something came up the other night and kinda stumped us. Let me know: Which is higher: a...

Started by TheGodfather, 05-05-2005 12:10 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 1,665
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05-13-2005 11:40 AM

Pokertraining

To be able to improve ones game as fast as possible, is it possible to say how big percentage of the time spent on poker should be -Reading,...

Started by nossodo, 05-13-2005 04:50 AM
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05-13-2005 08:59 AM

I couldnt believe it

Ryppy's right about 1 thing...You sure as hell will get a crap load of action playing some unconventional shit This saved a major slump I was going...

Started by poskid_1982, 05-02-2005 07:35 AM
Replies: 11 Views: 3,814
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05-13-2005 08:38 AM

What to look for in Tables?

I can see pl/flop %'s :: Hands/Hr :: Avg Pot. What am I looking for, and why? Thanks. Roger

Started by Roger, 05-09-2005 11:58 PM
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05-13-2005 01:07 AM

Table selection on Party

I've been at this poker thing for almost a month, mostly for the bonuses. Initially I was up about $150 just in winnings playing the $0.5/$1 tables...

Started by drtofu66, 05-12-2005 05:16 PM
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05-12-2005 10:27 PM

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