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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

Did I Make the right play with 66

In a MTT I'm in middle position with 66. The blinds are 15-30 there is one caller before me and I limp. Two people call after me and both blinds...

Started by Ron_T, 11-16-2004 04:49 PM
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11-18-2004 02:40 AM

Bankroll Management

Hello I am a new member, and a fairly new online player. I've been playing for maybe 2 weeks on Pokerstars. My friend sent me 10 bucks and now I...

Started by Invizard, 11-18-2004 12:31 AM
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11-18-2004 02:23 AM

My profit spikes....

So I started off with 50 dollars and had no spikes.... Over the course of 1 week I had accumulated nearly 600 dollars. A few days after I had 1500,...

Started by Ragingg, 11-17-2004 12:13 AM
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11-17-2004 09:46 PM

Is there a best time to play?

I have found that past about midnight or so the $25 ring games really seem to get tough. I seem to notice that between about 5pm and 10pm (central) I...

Started by thelipkin, 11-17-2004 04:23 PM
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11-17-2004 08:54 PM

Rocklike NL by TylerK

So, this came up on IRC, but I had to have a tabula rasa to do the math. TylerK was playing a 10 NL ring game, going all-in PF with AA/KK/QQ/AKs,...

Started by zenbitz, 11-16-2004 10:03 PM
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11-17-2004 06:23 PM

Poll Poll: SB strategies

The SB is one of those inherently hairy spots. Let's say I'm BB. If the table folds around or damn near it, and the SB just completes, I will...

Started by LeFou, 11-16-2004 10:42 AM
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11-17-2004 12:44 AM

Help with PokerTracker?

I just bought this program...and I'm kind of clueless as to what I need to do to start everything up. Any help would be appreciated.

Started by Shauneyzboyz, 11-16-2004 11:54 PM
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11-17-2004 12:36 AM

please help me with these texas hold em no limit questions

OK,Im new here and signed up specifically to ask a few questions that have been bothering me the past 24 hours. And I would appreciate it if any, and...

Started by BILLABONG, 11-16-2004 01:37 PM
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11-16-2004 10:29 PM

Raise preflop and miss on the flop.

The sitiuational hand is AK. Whether its AK offsuit or suited it has crippled me and helped me. Take these couple of situations and help me what...

Started by Corey, 11-16-2004 03:16 PM
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11-16-2004 07:58 PM

Bluff or semi-bluff play on the turn

Here's a play I've been having a lot of trouble with. Let's say I raise preflop with AKs and the flop comes up rags. Let's assume for this hand that...

Started by TylerK, 11-15-2004 01:33 PM
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11-15-2004 02:49 PM

Interesting Article On Playing Styles

Every poker player has his or her own playing style, whether they realize it or not, and each playing style can be more effective than the last...

Started by proph3t, 11-01-2004 10:06 PM
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11-14-2004 04:52 PM

Poll Poll: Are you an analytical or instinctual poker player?

See subject for question. I have noticed lately that my profitability in online poker has gone way up (I was always profitable in home games),...

Started by dalecooper, 11-12-2004 03:29 PM
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11-14-2004 02:27 PM

When do you...?

I've got a few questions that I think could save me a ton of money in the future.... Say you catch a flush on the turn.... How do you know if...

Started by Ragingg, 11-13-2004 12:39 AM
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11-14-2004 02:15 PM

How do these numbers correlate?

I use Tyson's tactics from his grouping article as closely as possible when playing the PLAY MONEY NL25 game at PartyPoker.com I play 3 tables...

Started by Brazzzle, 11-13-2004 11:07 PM
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11-14-2004 12:47 AM

Ks

I am fascinated by being dealt Ks. Why is it ranked so much lower than As ?

Started by Brazzzle, 11-13-2004 06:29 PM
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11-13-2004 07:44 PM

Should I keep playing this game

I have a live game going that is fun and (so far) profitable, but might be out of my league in terms of bankroll. Each night (Fri,Sat,Sun) starts...

Started by LeFou, 11-10-2004 09:27 AM
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11-12-2004 07:32 PM

Poker ups and downs

I have been playing online for a year. This board has been a tremendous help. I am not at this level yet, but I made a mistake - thought I was...

Started by LCJack, 11-12-2004 05:22 PM
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11-12-2004 05:33 PM

high pocket

high pocket pair vs over card say i have qq and raise preflop and flop comes 6 9 k rainbow what do i do i always have trouble with this

Started by aka_red, 11-12-2004 05:00 AM
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11-12-2004 02:57 PM

Betting post flop question

One area of my game that I am working hard to improve is betting post flop. I have a tendency to over bet when I flop a good hand. Example: Pocket...

Started by Tenny, 11-12-2004 08:50 AM
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11-12-2004 01:33 PM

Playing mid pairs.

Normally with pocket 7's or lower i limp in and with pocket 8's or higher I bet3-5x blinds, knowing that i'll most likely be dealing with overcards....

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 10-30-2004 11:34 AM
Replies: 13 Views: 2,955
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11-10-2004 02:44 PM

Poll Poll: Follow the cards

OK, I think I know who will answer what. But this should lead to an interesting topic. I think a lot of the newer players will follow their...

Started by Humphrind, 11-02-2004 01:33 PM
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11-10-2004 02:13 PM

Group 7 Play

Hi, I'm new to the board and haven't seen anything on this. so i've read the strategies on the main page, but they really only go up to group 6. ...

Started by Drakestar, 11-06-2004 06:19 PM
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11-09-2004 10:55 PM

Does this make any sense?

I'm a new player and am getting the preflop basics down, and doing better than I thought I would playing Limit .50/1.00 ring games and mixing in a...

Started by Miggo, 11-09-2004 04:47 PM
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11-09-2004 09:39 PM

Can you play $100 NL like Gus Hansen and be a success?

After being absolutely killed this month, so far playing 13% of the hands. I m down a grand thru 6000 hands. :( :( All my big hands are losers...

Started by scgolfer, 11-08-2004 04:01 AM
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11-09-2004 01:34 AM

What does it mean?

I've just realized that I've been looking at this website so much and I really don't know what BB means... As far as I know, it means Big Blind......

Started by Ragingg, 11-08-2004 07:04 PM
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11-08-2004 08:26 PM

"Card Player" magazine online inaccuracy?

Today at Cardplay.com the tip of the day is this: Question --------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Started by Manomanman, 11-05-2004 05:05 PM
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11-08-2004 07:32 PM

How do you know...

How do you know when a player catches a set? I lost a huge chunk of my bankroll because I couldn't read it... Dealt to me: A 10 I bet 2BB and...

Started by Ragingg, 11-07-2004 06:32 PM
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11-08-2004 06:11 PM

Wheel Rank

I am correct in assuming in on-line Hold'em games, that a wheel straight (A2345) is the WORST straight. I have played many games where it's the 2nd...

Started by zenbitz, 11-07-2004 11:46 PM
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11-08-2004 11:00 AM

late game play

Ok ive been in this spot a few times now and been beaten every time..lol I was just in a tourney blinds 100/200 i get 44, my stack is like...

Started by poundedlizard, 11-04-2004 01:26 AM
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11-05-2004 10:37 AM

Blinds

:?: What does it mean when they say you should protect your blinds??

Started by DeenMartin, 11-05-2004 01:28 AM
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11-05-2004 02:41 AM

A tactic of mine

Hey guys, here is a tactic of mine i have been using which has been some what succesfull at times! If I am able to limp into a hand for cheap with...

Started by iSHACKABUKU, 11-03-2004 02:26 PM
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11-03-2004 06:46 PM

NEED OPINIONS

With good play,what holdem limits online would be best to earn $12 - $15 per hour?Limit versus no limit,also opinions on sng's.Any and all responces...

Started by TCBSTEVE, 11-02-2004 11:43 PM
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11-03-2004 05:45 PM

Seeing hands on pokerstars?

On pokerstars I know how to see hand histories but is there anyway to see what someone had if they raised preflop and then folded to my bet on the...

Started by bigred, 11-02-2004 09:13 PM
Replies: 1 Views: 2,260
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11-02-2004 09:19 PM

Showdown -- who must show cards?

What are the standard rules for who has to show their hands at showdown? Obviously anyone claiming to win, but is anyone else expected to show their...

Started by andaval, 10-29-2004 04:52 PM
Replies: 16 Views: 5,424
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11-02-2004 04:27 AM

Silly question

Is it possible to win a showdown with a 9 high?

Started by benthehen, 09-29-2004 06:32 AM
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11-02-2004 03:59 AM

What do you do when the table thinks your a rock?

I have been playing Party now for several months and alot of multitabling, i have about 30,000 hands (yes I have been playing alot). I have the...

Started by scgolfer, 10-29-2004 06:44 PM
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11-01-2004 06:23 PM

Initial Buy-in Question: NL

Do you guys usually buy-in with the minimum or maximum? Strategy? When I buy-in with the min, I feel I play too conservatively. Is there a...

Started by bjj_jay, 10-31-2004 06:55 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 2,381
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11-01-2004 04:51 PM

Poker tracker help

Hey guys. I play on paradise poker and i was wonder if i post my last 50 hands or 100 hands could someone run it on poker tracker and give me some...

Started by iSHACKABUKU, 11-01-2004 12:22 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 2,439
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11-01-2004 04:48 PM

Question about standing up in NL Hold'Em

Hey... Just wondering if any players here think that once they've accumulated a large stack at one NLHE table to stand up and sit back down to go...

Started by Ragingg, 10-31-2004 08:54 AM
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10-31-2004 04:33 PM

Is it more profitable to just smooth call a maniac?

Lately I have tried a new strategy on the maniacs. I smooth call them and let them continue to bet on each card. I have found this to be...

Started by okietalker, 10-28-2004 12:22 PM
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10-31-2004 12:50 PM

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