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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

Flopped Boat

UTG+1 is a 6/19 fairly passive type. over like 18 Wasnt sure: -Raise the flop? -Raise turn bigger? -Sizing on riv? -Kinda thrown off by the...

Started by thelorax, 11-16-2010 03:55 AM
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11-21-2010 11:32 PM

tough preflop all-in call

I was playing very tight as I had not been dealt a decent hand in a while, co off was a nit reg. running about 6/6, and the button was playing about...

Started by Plitz, 11-20-2010 08:51 AM
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11-21-2010 11:19 PM

Please Help

Ive been playing alot of online poker in the last year and the one thing I have a problem with is my hands holding up. I seem to always get my money...

Started by KevinsKaotic, 11-21-2010 04:30 PM
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11-21-2010 06:12 PM

Anyone

Is anyone willing to go over some HH using skype? Just let me know looking to improve!

Started by KevinsKaotic, 11-17-2010 07:36 PM
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11-20-2010 03:55 PM

Pre Flop help

I currently play 25nl rush on FTP pretty successfully, but after watching instructional videos i realise that i am playing way too nitty and need to...

Started by iain212, 11-18-2010 10:00 AM
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11-20-2010 09:50 AM

5nl confused with TT

Hello, I am looking for advice on a hand I played earlier today. Hopefully I am posting this in the right place, I did not see an area for...

Started by Sedated11, 11-18-2010 08:49 PM
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11-19-2010 07:29 PM

Should I chase a flush vs a nit?

Villain was running 11/6 over 120 hands showing only strong holdings. I decided to make a move in position hoping to stack him if I get lucky. ...

Started by compudaze, 11-18-2010 11:43 AM
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11-19-2010 05:14 PM

Two recent hands at 2/nl

Both of these hands have just happened to me simultaneously while I was 2 tableing at Stars.I reviewed each hand a few times to see if it was...

Started by Plitz, 11-17-2010 08:12 AM
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11-19-2010 01:50 PM

Don't Act Like An Elephant!

The following I read somewhere, I don't remember where, and saved it as a text file. I found it on an old hard drive, and decided to share it: ...

Started by spoonitnow, 11-18-2010 02:59 AM
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11-19-2010 11:37 AM

Stealing/defending

I have recently started playing 5NL and I have adjusted my game quite a bit compared to 2NL, so I only post my 5NL stats below. I know it's a lol...

Started by daviddem, 11-18-2010 04:40 AM
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11-18-2010 02:48 PM

4bet bluffing @25nl?

Hey guys just wondering what your thoughts are on 4bet bluffing weak nitregs at 25nl. In my experience so far some regs are familiar with 3 bet...

Started by chatzilla, 11-17-2010 11:34 AM
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11-18-2010 12:16 AM

Max Value

########################################## FullTilt Poker Game 25643094232 / Tournament Table Universal - 18:51:18 ET - 2010/11/17 Blinds :...

Started by KevinsKaotic, 11-17-2010 10:06 PM
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11-17-2010 10:37 PM

Limit

Hello everyone, I currently have a $30.00 bankroll on FTP. I am going to start playing 0.05/0.10 limit the only thing I need to know is what to buy -...

Started by KevinsKaotic, 11-17-2010 04:05 PM
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11-17-2010 09:48 PM

9Ts calling IP with equity?

Hows my line? Villain is 15/8. I put villain on AQ+, 77+, KQs+. SB is 16/9. I didn't expect SB to come along, especially without attempting to...

Started by Openside, 11-16-2010 11:14 AM
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11-17-2010 03:13 PM

I can't find Value town unless somebody takes me there!

Title says it all. With huge equity in a hand it is ideal to get three streets of value; 3/4pot flop, potting the turn and shoving the river, but not...

Started by Openside, 11-15-2010 02:08 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,062
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11-17-2010 05:04 AM

Hand range practice from the Button

I'm trying to focus on how I play the button and going over my hand histories I found this. I can see that the hand was very badly played but...

Started by Tasha, 11-14-2010 10:31 AM
hand range
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11-17-2010 02:26 AM

new vids?

why are there no new vids here, they are all like 2 years old at least?

Started by nickatina-69, 11-15-2010 03:20 PM
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11-17-2010 01:24 AM

Looking for good odds charts, links, sites, programs, ect.

I'm trying to collect as many odds related resources as possible to put together a site on blogspot. Either post here or on some crap I'm not...

Started by oddslinks, 11-11-2010 01:19 AM
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11-16-2010 08:18 PM

KK in the CO, played poorly

I just sat down, villain is like 20/0 over 8. MP1 ($10.12) MP2 ($6.69) Hero (CO) ($5.12) Button ($23.89) SB ($5.58) BB ($3.37) UTG ($5.12)

Started by mbiz, 11-12-2010 09:33 PM
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11-16-2010 11:47 AM
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11-16-2010 12:08 AM

25nl stats for review

I hit my first 10k hands since moving up to 25nl :) I'm playing 4-6 tables of FR at full tilt. Been a bit more swingy then 10nl but i assume...

Started by chatzilla, 11-13-2010 09:37 AM
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11-15-2010 01:56 PM

Hope for the newbs part 3?

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana: :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana: Be motivated and actively listen and the...

Started by chatzilla, 11-13-2010 10:58 AM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,354
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11-15-2010 11:25 AM

Micro stakes rakeback calculator

Does anyone know if one exists? I know calculating how much rake you pay in $2NL probably doesn't matter for most people but rake is still really...

Started by ArcadianRock, 03-17-2009 02:26 AM
Replies: 3 Views: 5,134
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11-15-2010 02:08 AM

How much is profitable?

Please spare me the speeches about variance and natural fluctuations, i understand. OK heres the question, With the assumption that a person plays 30...

Started by matusda, 11-13-2010 09:55 AM
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11-14-2010 05:44 PM

4bet Shoving AKo Pre-Flop-Line check

Villain is 44/9 over 231. Villain is pretty maniacal with a whiff of a hand post flop. Three hands of significance; one, raised flop 10x and shoved...

Started by Openside, 11-10-2010 12:13 PM
Replies: 24 Views: 1,796
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11-13-2010 08:54 PM

Bubble play - was this right?

This was on the bubble of a 5.50 45 man sng, wondering if I should have sat this one out and waited for the short stack to bust or if this should...

Started by cbroderi, 11-10-2010 01:40 PM
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11-13-2010 06:15 PM

Need Help

I am currently using pokertracker and I was wondering a good amount of hands to play before a review. Also wondering if anyone would be willing to...

Started by KevinsKaotic, 11-13-2010 12:23 AM
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11-13-2010 12:54 AM

Stat Check - 10NL FR

I've played 20,000 hands now at full-ring 10NL. I'm winning at a decent rate (5ptbb/100), but maybe you guys can find some leaks I need to plug...

Started by NightGizmo, 11-11-2010 04:04 PM
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11-12-2010 03:04 PM

New here

New here, trying to build a bank roll doing just free rolls, any tips are appreciated, thank you.

Started by RoachXxX, 11-11-2010 11:18 PM
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11-12-2010 12:40 AM

Help me play this hand JJ - 6-max .10/.25

I haven't posted here in awhile due to work/family commitments. I have been playing some poker, mostly just yo yo style - up and down, down and up. ...

Started by tuuk2, 11-06-2010 12:04 PM
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11-11-2010 06:44 PM

$5nl AKs oop facing 3bet pre

Hi, had a little spot today, didn't really know what to do... thoughts? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (8 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter...

Started by OngBonga, 11-10-2010 08:08 PM
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11-11-2010 02:02 PM

5NL FR - AA vs TAG

Opp is 12/10 over 26 hands. Raises and cbets his small pairs in LP, raises AQ. 100% cbet. MP3 is a 87/15 luckbox. He calls the preflop raise with...

Started by daviddem, 11-11-2010 01:27 AM
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11-11-2010 01:45 PM

Never Ever Open Limp -- Bad Idea?

I never open limp, some pro said not to so I don't, I min raise w/small pairs in early position. I play 100nl cash and 3r - 10 entry tourneys as a...

Started by inmytaxi, 11-05-2010 08:48 PM
Replies: 16 Views: 1,540
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11-10-2010 02:15 PM

a hand that doesn't matter? nut flush 25nl

I'm still thinking after my first few hands back after a 6 week break. pots where you lose a bunch of $$ because of playing badly are very...

Started by daven, 11-02-2010 09:28 PM
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11-10-2010 01:45 PM

JJ vs bully fish

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (9 handed) BB ($5) UTG ($28.22) UTG+1 ($11.08) MP1 ($5.50) MP2 ($12.95) MP3 ($5) CO ($7) Hero...

Started by Nekrogovner, 11-04-2010 08:26 AM
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11-10-2010 01:34 PM

Hand range practice at 2NL

Here's another attempt at some hand ranging. I am sure there are other comments that can be made about how the hand was played and they are welcome...

Started by Tasha, 11-04-2010 05:32 AM
hand range practice
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11-10-2010 11:01 AM

Moved Around BC Stickies

Just letting everyone know that I moved around some stickies because some of them were unused/redundant. Also note that the "Guidelines to Posting...

Started by spoonitnow, 11-09-2010 06:49 PM
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11-09-2010 06:49 PM

Beginner's Forum FAQ (Please read before posting)

Welcome to the Beginners Circle Forum FAQ. Contents: 1. Welcome to the Beginners Circle! 2. How should I post a hand? 3. How do I post stats or...

Started by spoonitnow, 10-02-2008 01:42 PM
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11-09-2010 06:44 PM

October BC Prop Thread

See this thread for the September prop: http://www.flopturnriver.com/pokerforum/beginners-circle/september-bc-volume-goal-prop-182282.html We're...

Started by spoonitnow, 09-28-2010 08:22 PM
Replies: 241 Views: 17,786
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11-08-2010 03:32 PM

Exclamation HELP!?! trade a few fulltilt chips for paypal?

hey, i want to try out online poker but i don't have a credit card and visa gift cards only come in as low as 25$, but i have some spare cash on my...

Started by pokernoob:), 11-07-2010 07:35 PM
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11-07-2010 07:54 PM

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