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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

Perfect example of bet sizing gone wrong and making it to easy!

So I'm posting this just as an example of why bets matter, pot odds etc. So I had been sitting at this table for 84 hands at this point. Ome Joey...

Started by HarleyGuy13, 09-09-2010 02:31 PM
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09-16-2010 10:03 AM

KK vs Mono flop, A on turn

I have only seen 12 hands against villain, of which he is 0 and 0. He opens in UTG+1 and i call from the BB. Based on the limited info and opening...

Started by Openside, 09-15-2010 11:18 AM
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09-16-2010 09:59 AM

jammin' flush draws multiway at 10nl

posted this one in my thread in blogs/operations, but i'm interested to hear what people have to say about it, so i'll post it where they'll see it....

Started by rpm, 09-14-2010 11:00 AM
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09-16-2010 09:58 AM

QQ vs super nit; Line check

Im out of position, in the SB. CO, who is 4 and 4 over 106, opens. I put him on AQ+, TT+. I don't like the way i played the hand. I think i should...

Started by Openside, 09-13-2010 07:40 PM
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09-16-2010 07:47 AM

Exploiting lagtard OOP and avoiding expoiting myself.

Villain on this table is a 51/49 with a 33% 3b and 80% cbet, but he has an 86% fold to 3b and has only 4bet once so far. This kinda threw me since it...

Started by Pelion, 09-14-2010 04:17 PM
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09-16-2010 07:44 AM

Theory - Equity and Pot Odds facing 2 all ins

I got into an interesting hand today and it made me realise that I am lacking some theory in these spots so I thought I'ld post it up in BC, because...

Started by HiLo, 09-15-2010 05:25 AM
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09-16-2010 02:55 AM

Flop decision @NL10

Good evening! I've been reading lots of posts lately in this forum, and especially the blogs hade made quite an impression on me. Many of the...

Started by BLURI, 09-12-2010 09:44 AM
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09-15-2010 01:57 PM

2NL FR AK

No reads: Donk bets tend to be weaker type hands. Some poeple do it with top pair others do it with sets, yet a third do it with just air. I...

Started by !Luck, 09-13-2010 03:57 PM
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09-15-2010 12:22 AM

Poker Stars $50 for 3000 fpp's

Hey just thought I would let everybody know about PS great deal. Spoon let me know earlier and I took advantage of it. PS will give you an instant...

Started by HarleyGuy13, 09-10-2010 05:36 PM
Replies: 12 Views: 1,744
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09-14-2010 04:04 PM

khigh flush 10nl

Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (9 handed) - Full-Tilt Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com UTG ($12.40) UTG+1 ($3.50) MP1 ($10) MP2...

Started by philly and the phanatics, 09-13-2010 05:06 PM
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09-14-2010 11:04 AM

how mutch hands to play??

hi, how mutch you think player need to play to know your winning in long run??10000?more??

Started by edgear, 09-07-2010 02:10 PM
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09-14-2010 04:31 AM

Isolating a short Stack (2nl)

Villain is 100/43 over 21 hands. Im not sure if isolating players this short is good or not. My thought process was that my hand has his limping...

Started by Mr. Bucket, 09-13-2010 06:44 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 968
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09-14-2010 12:27 AM

Thumbs up What is the best poker training DVD you ever seen?

What is the best poker training DVD you ever seen? Hi to all Jeny here this is my first post! I like the site and I hope to learn a lot from you...

Started by jenyferlove95, 09-11-2010 05:24 AM
Replies: 21 Views: 12,731
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09-13-2010 09:56 PM

BigBetPoker $40,000 Rake Chase

Hey guys, Did you know that you can win $40K with Big Bet Poker.com? YES! BigBetPoker.com is hosting this BIG event during the month of...

Started by BigBetPoker_Melanie, 09-13-2010 09:39 PM
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09-13-2010 09:39 PM

Double Barreling Quiz

Barreling the turn has been a hot topic lately in the BC, so I'm acting appropriately by asking about a fairly easy-to-understand scenario that...

Started by spoonitnow, 09-09-2010 11:11 AM
Replies: 38 Views: 5,195
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09-13-2010 08:51 PM

Why 3 bet AK?

I am wondering why it seems that most posts point toward 3 betting AK(s or u) in or out of position. Especially in 2nl and 5nl, I have found little...

Started by paratrooper99, 09-06-2010 01:57 AM
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09-13-2010 06:31 PM

Thumbs up The best book I've read for online cash games

Hey guys just thought I'd share my thoughts on an online poker book I recently discovered called "Evolve Poker" I had actually been looking for a...

Started by John_Of_Spades, 09-12-2010 05:09 AM
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Replies: 13 Views: 4,263
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09-13-2010 06:29 PM

2NL lost stack and introduction

Hi all, Glad that I found your precious forum by chance! So I started playing poker 2 weeks ago, currently I am on Pokerstars. I was playing...

Started by Ullaheinz, 09-13-2010 06:15 PM
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09-13-2010 06:23 PM

New to forum question about bankrolling

Hey guys whats going on? I am new to the FTR site and was attracted here by the great poker videos... My question is I was hoping someone could point...

Started by MuckEm, 07-04-2008 10:30 PM
Replies: 19 Views: 1,256
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09-13-2010 09:03 AM

Mirc perpetual issue

I try to run it, it says my trial days have run out. gives me 2 options register / continue if i register it wants $20 , fair enough. but...

Started by celtic123, 09-11-2010 02:39 PM
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09-13-2010 09:00 AM

Mental State

Okay, so this is a point that has been tilting me recently that I see a lot of posters here in the BC doing. Tell me if this looks familiar: "In...

Started by Donachello, 09-11-2010 11:27 AM
Replies: 13 Views: 1,366
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09-12-2010 07:08 PM

10NL 6max, right line?

First post here, looking for a bit of help with this hand. Was 10NL 6max 40-100bb table at PS. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (6 handed)...

Started by ogmios, 09-11-2010 02:28 AM
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09-12-2010 05:22 PM

Analizing one villan for exploitation.

Im a Poker player, no more, no less (http://www.flopturnriver.com/pokerforum/beginners-circle/mental-state-182542.html). At the moment , I’m...

Started by celtic123, 09-11-2010 12:42 PM
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09-12-2010 10:43 AM

25NL - Double Barrel check

Alright so double barreling is something I probably don't do often enough. This is sort of just a line check, 'cause it seems pretty reasonable to me...

Started by kiwiMark, 09-08-2010 06:15 PM
Replies: 10 Views: 1,193
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09-12-2010 05:11 AM

TPTK

Don’t have much on Villain as he has only been at the table for 49 hands. He is 77/5 over that short sample but I still put him on a very wide once...

Started by HarleyGuy13, 09-08-2010 10:02 PM
Replies: 13 Views: 1,191
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09-11-2010 01:46 PM

Double barrelling at the micro's.

I'm very tight (VPIP 9.62, preflop raise 3.37). Currently running at +15bb per 100 at 5NL. I've recently loosened up with hands like AK/AQ when I...

Started by Donked again, 09-08-2010 10:21 AM
Replies: 15 Views: 1,504
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09-11-2010 03:37 AM

My mind froze in this one...I think is a snap call right?

I'm trying to put people in ranges, but this hand was strange. In retrospect, I think he has a draw many times here and I should have definitelly...

Started by Raoni_Poker, 09-10-2010 11:17 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,008
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09-11-2010 03:30 AM

2nl, 6mx, 88, squeeze/shove?

Stats: SB: 47/33 over 30 hands BB: 65/12 AFac 1 over 34 hands PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool...

Started by rong, 09-10-2010 04:53 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,074
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09-10-2010 09:35 PM

$3,000 Pokerthon

Hey all, This fantastic event in cooperation with FlopTurnRiver is a success and on the move... It's Friday so good time to show your...

Started by BigBetPoker_Melanie, 09-10-2010 07:35 PM
Replies: 0 Views: 714
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09-10-2010 07:35 PM

Question

Hey, I've been using this site for the past few months, and thanks to everyone here for vastly improving my game, and helping me put a stop to...

Started by leafsfan19, 09-10-2010 12:31 AM
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09-10-2010 12:36 PM

25NL: peeling with overs

Villain is 25/23/5.0 with 14%3b over about 75 hands, so he's a pretty aggro player. $0.10/$0.25 No Limit Holdem FullTiltPoker 6 Players...

Started by kfaess, 09-08-2010 08:30 PM
Replies: 10 Views: 1,411
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09-10-2010 12:30 PM

How to fold KK Preflop?

I've kinda just sat down, no read on this guy. But after a his 4bet,etc I had the thought of his range he's raising with is AA - but how do I...

Started by NaD274, 09-10-2010 03:46 AM
Replies: 5 Views: 1,080
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09-10-2010 10:09 AM

Stats and graphs 25NL

Hey guys, so I moved to 25NL mid August and I've had mixed results. Lots and lots of swings including some pretty brutal ones for FR. Clearly I am...

Started by Donachello, 09-08-2010 11:24 AM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,132
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09-10-2010 05:22 AM

4 hands - some line checks 25nl FR

a few hands from yesterday hand 1: villain is nit (9-6-2) and winning player. He's a shortstacker (35bb) who stays at the table until the blinds...

Started by daven, 09-09-2010 10:19 PM
Replies: 2 Views: 774
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09-10-2010 02:38 AM

How to "Properly" Use HEM / PT3 to help you improve your game

I feel like I seriously suck at using HEM to analyze my play. Yea every few thousands of hands I have a review HEM session but I think it cud be a...

Started by Sup3rM4N, 09-09-2010 12:49 AM
Replies: 4 Views: 2,072
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09-09-2010 03:34 PM

can i fold the turn?????

hi, what do you think can i fold on turn??against random opp. flopturnriver.com/Poker-Hand-9d9s-Ring-MP2-1175282.php thanx

Started by edgear, 09-08-2010 10:27 AM
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09-09-2010 12:53 AM

Big Bet Poker Pokerthon - $3000 in Prizes for September!

Hey BC, We are running an exclusive event with one of our new partners, Big Bet Poker, for the month of September, where you can win a share of...

Started by givememyleg, 08-25-2010 05:10 PM
Replies: 40 Views: 2,474
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09-08-2010 10:29 PM

25NL: TP 4way flop

Vill is total unknown at this point in the session. $0.10/$0.25 No Limit Holdem FullTiltPoker 5 Players Hand Conversion Powered by...

Started by kfaess, 09-08-2010 08:17 PM
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09-08-2010 09:17 PM

25NL: 2 hands, same vill (tl;dr)

Villain is 65/56/6.0 but only over 20 hands, so not much to gather from that. $0.10/$0.25 No Limit Holdem FullTiltPoker 6 Players Hand...

Started by kfaess, 09-08-2010 06:12 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,284
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09-08-2010 09:00 PM

66 hand

I'm a good tourney player, getting started in NL. Please comment on how to play this hand. I think there's a good chance villain has a busted flush...

Started by RockyMoose, 09-08-2010 10:23 AM
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09-08-2010 01:01 PM

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