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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

What's your set up like?

WS% / W$SD / BB@100 VP$P / PFR% /AF / HANDS fa: = flop aggression ta: = turn aggression ra: = river aggression ...

Started by jyms, 04-14-2007 12:36 AM
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04-17-2007 08:00 AM

2NL 6max 7.7k Hands

Started by Schya, 11-04-2009 07:18 PM
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11-06-2009 12:05 AM

am i a fcking dumb nit?

stepped down a gear cause variance kicked my balls all around last few days. H1. PokerStars - $0.10 NL (9 max) - Holdem - 8 players Hand...

Started by Razvan729, 10-05-2011 09:34 AM
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10-06-2011 08:10 PM

FTR Free Sunday Tournament (2pm EST, 7pm BST)

Starts in 30 mins, 5 of us in so far get involved! ...

Started by Pascal, 05-19-2013 01:30 PM
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05-20-2013 06:02 AM

Folding 2 pair to a Monster (potential)

I was playing in a 5/10 limit last week, and someone said something that struck me as interesting. I was holding A/10, 4 people in the pot, so it...

Started by KewlKatt, 02-07-2005 01:50 PM
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03-03-2005 12:22 PM

Red numbers - How do I continue to improve my game?

For the last couple of weeks my poker curve has turned down hill and today when I summed up my hands in Poker Tracker, I found a red number telling...

Started by Borax, 05-30-2005 09:28 AM
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06-01-2005 09:41 AM

AK out of position on blank boards...argh

I get this situation so often its not even funny, I think this is my biggest leak at the moment. I have been able to fold when I am sure i am beat...

Started by SmackinYaUp, 03-02-2005 01:26 AM
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03-03-2005 04:57 PM

Rate the players at each limit

I heard from a very common and goot opponent on PokerStars that the quality of players does not necessarily reflect the level they are playing at. I...

Started by BankItDrew, 10-12-2006 01:58 PM
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10-14-2006 06:34 AM

again about passive players

I told you before i have problem dealing with passive player when i have a good hand but their is better this is an example. what do you think? ...

Started by giallorosso, 12-27-2006 01:06 PM
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01-01-2007 02:18 PM

sitting out when you're way ahead (bankroll management question)

I've read up on a lot of the fundamentals of bankroll management, but never really understood one part of it that pertains to stopping a session or...

Started by rowhousepd, 05-11-2011 05:05 AM
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05-13-2011 05:37 AM

multi table

hey how do i get 25 games on my computer all at the same time? I also wanna be a moron:)

Started by sevenandnine, 07-11-2013 07:58 PM
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07-12-2013 05:36 PM

A hand that's been bugging me

I'd like some information on how some of you would have played this hand. Home game with 12 people at 1 table. Early position raises to $17. ...

Started by TopThis, 02-09-2005 08:34 PM
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02-14-2005 08:06 PM

AA, KK, AK Reraise Preflop??

I was looking at a hand in the "Hand History's" section and it got me thinking. I was wondering if dealt, AA, KK, or even AK late in position and...

Started by Wolverine42, 05-18-2005 03:57 PM
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05-20-2005 10:59 AM

Pushing w/ Flush draws

In moving to NL$200, I've noticed a vast increase in the number of players making this play. Caused me to think a bit... With a 35% chance to hit,...

Started by JeffreyGB, 06-16-2005 11:09 PM
Replies: 18 Views: 2,201
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07-04-2005 11:21 PM

Serious, for me, Cbet analysis with HH..

bear with me, ive never done this much analysis before inside a hand... hh...street by street thoughts below hh... $0.05/$0.10 No Limit Holdem...

Started by Chopper, 11-18-2009 09:42 PM
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11-20-2009 06:36 PM

Trouble deciding between Limit vs. No Limit

I've been doing a lot of early research and reading on Hold Em. I'm still stuck though on whether to commit to learning and mastering Limit or No...

Started by SuperInu, 09-04-2011 09:51 PM
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11-07-2011 12:57 AM

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 03:23 PM
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11-17-2004 07:54 PM

The Value Bluff?

For some time now I have been trying out a slightly different river bluff. Instead of putting in a big bet to push others off the pot I put in a...

Started by jafa, 12-19-2006 05:36 PM
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12-20-2006 01:19 PM

Rakeback - How much can i expect to earn?

Hello, I was playing on Titan, but i just signed up with Ultimate Bet w/ 30% rakeback (through raketherake) - how much can i expect to earn? I...

Started by andmunn, 05-19-2007 09:37 AM
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05-19-2007 03:21 PM

mini raises - are they ever correct preflop?

The concept of mini raises seems to be a big NONO in NL circles. But what about the following situation: There are several limpers, you are in...

Started by roy3, 06-22-2005 04:22 PM
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06-27-2005 03:22 PM

5nl FR - TPTK in 3Bet Pot On Turn

Villain is 15/4 with 22 ATS over 75 hands. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (8 handed) - PokerStars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com ...

Started by spoonitnow, 04-07-2011 08:12 AM
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04-09-2011 07:46 PM

How Good Is 2-Pair?

I was fortunate enough to get two-pair about 6 times in the course of 2 hours last night. I'm not talking about K9 flopping 977 (pair and a board...

Started by EasyT, 05-05-2005 11:38 AM
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05-11-2005 04:59 PM

Fold Equity in Cash Games

Hi, Could anybody point me in the direction of a clear explanation of Fold Equity and its application in cash games. My understanding so far is...

Started by HiLo, 05-10-2007 06:26 AM
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05-10-2007 09:21 AM

FYI: FullTilt Update

FullTilt now has 2nl and 5nl edit: http://www.fulltiltpoker.com/micro-stakes doesn't say anything about the rake, I'm looking into it

Started by bigspenda73, 02-16-2009 12:57 PM
Replies: 25 Views: 2,194
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02-17-2009 02:10 PM

10NL : Turn bet ?

(VP$IP/PFR FoldToC-bet% 3-bet% FoldTo3-bet%) BTN : 23/15 50% 3% 25% over 333 hands Is my turn bet good ? Poker...

Started by Evilpopcorn, 05-20-2009 04:34 PM
Replies: 63 Views: 2,194
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05-23-2009 01:22 PM

AKo: Top two on flop fold? :(

Villain here is 14/10 with 3.6% 3bet. Aggression on the flop is 28% with AF of 1.1. He folds to c-bets 60%. Sample is decent. Only note of...

Started by Gobbatino, 04-10-2010 04:05 PM
Replies: 18 Views: 2,194
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04-28-2010 07:37 AM

Exctract the Money! Best Method: 6 max 10nL

Ok, so I'm screwing around watching TV, playing 3 tables and hanging out with my roomate when this hand comes up. Villain is an aggresive player who...

Started by sk8r_daniel, 04-12-2010 11:00 PM
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04-27-2010 06:54 PM

Negreanu Struggles at 10NL...lol

You can follow his challenge here: http://tinyurl.com/9mwnpp Here are his 10NL results so far: #Hands : Results 68 -$10.00 26 +$12.15...

Started by PlayToWin, 03-01-2009 11:30 PM
Replies: 32 Views: 2,193
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03-04-2009 05:29 PM

1 thing i dont get about pot odds

Example: Pot holds $100, and costs me $20 to call. I "should" be getting 5:1 odds, but im actually getting 6:1. Shouldnt it be to where im getting...

Started by defhalotones, 05-26-2005 11:52 PM
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05-28-2005 10:19 AM

How do win $$$ from a flush?

I have a problem... Whenever I make my flushdraw everyone seem to fold to anything but a small bet... How shall I play? If you have a 1 card...

Started by Excalibur, 01-11-2005 06:44 AM
Replies: 12 Views: 2,190
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01-14-2005 08:01 AM

Frustrating 200 nl hand for 250 BB's

villian is pretty loose, but seems decent. im running 19/8. On the turn i figured he might've made the str8 with 6 4, so i just called hoping the...

Started by homeboy604, 06-27-2006 01:48 AM
Replies: 25 Views: 2,189
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06-28-2006 02:22 PM

Any Suggestions for Multiple Tables?

I currently play 16 tables at a time. This is how I've hit 17 royal flushes in less then 3 years of playing. I'm an ultra tight player. I do make...

Started by deadgoat, 07-11-2006 10:20 AM
Replies: 35 Views: 2,189
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07-12-2006 06:39 PM

minraises - any good place to use them?

I was thinking about this last night, and this post reminded me of it: http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/forum/poker-49602.htm There must be...

Started by stuck, 01-17-2007 03:03 PM
Replies: 28 Views: 2,189
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01-20-2007 03:26 PM

2 quick spots

Villain 19/17 3bet HU is 13% This is never a fold right? No-Limit Hold'em, $0.50 BB (8 handed) - Hold'em Manager Converter Tool from...

Started by Miffed22001, 09-25-2011 05:35 PM
Replies: 21 Views: 2,189
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09-30-2011 04:03 PM

Question Top two pair against all-in on river

Additional stats: HEM UTG (only 16 hands): VP 38, PFR 6, AF 5, BR 100, FvFCB 50, WTSD 50 (- is this a fish? how do I play against him in general?) ...

Started by morningrind, 05-09-2011 06:24 AM
all in, nit, river, two pair
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05-10-2011 07:59 AM

Back in Black... and hungry for hands

Hey guys, Been a LONG time since I posted here but I am looking to get back in the poker mindset. For those of you who know me. What up! For those...

Started by Donachello, 01-29-2015 04:10 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 2,188
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02-12-2015 02:52 PM

Quick Stat Check Up

So I've finally completed 10K hands since getting back into cards. 12 sessions, 10 won 2 lost. Any comments welcome since i'm relatively inept at...

Started by scott_owen, 06-05-2011 08:52 AM
Replies: 20 Views: 2,187
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06-09-2011 09:30 PM

My Swings. Was I a lucky beginner? Is PP tighter Lately?

Hi all. Not sure if I qualify as a newbie but I probably do. Been playing online since August 04. I started out losing most often of course. I...

Started by Cpaz, 01-01-2005 02:18 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 2,186
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01-16-2005 11:37 PM

I think I did well... what am I missing ;)

I'm pretty happy with the way this went. So I think it's probably the right hand to get feedback on because I'm probably not ready to see my own...

Started by Anosmic, 04-26-2006 05:59 PM
Replies: 37 Views: 2,186
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04-29-2006 02:08 PM

Play easy games and win money or harder games and improve?

I play at pokerroom and I'm quite sure that the level of play at some other sites is much stronger than at pokerroom. For example, the play at Full...

Started by pokerroomace, 02-13-2007 12:24 PM
Replies: 29 Views: 2,186
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03-02-2007 11:56 PM

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