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Mid Stakes ($50NL to $600NL): 6-max or less ring game NLH strategies including Heads Up cash game play.
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Sticky Thread Sticky: Some thoughts on posting HU hand histories

Poker is a very interesting game where many different styles of play can result in a significant edge on your opponents. HU is especially cool...

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 08-12-2008 04:13 PM
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10-01-2014 01:28 AM

Sticky Thread Sticky: READ BEFORE POSTING: Short-Handed NL Hold-em Forum

General Guidelines This forum is for all material that relates to (online) short handed no limit hold'em strategy between $50nl and $600nl. ...

Started by pocketfours, 03-25-2011 01:59 AM
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03-25-2011 01:59 AM

Sticky Thread Sticky: SHNL & HU Digest

Here are links to the most helpful and popular articles written by our own forum members for players of short-handed NL hold'em. Articles ISF...

Started by Xianti, 08-29-2007 06:44 PM
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08-30-2010 12:09 AM

Value of Position?

How much value do you think you gain from position in HU play? I've long tailored my HU play toward trying to exploit my opponent's tendencies,...

Started by JeffreyGB, 01-02-2008 02:56 PM
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01-05-2008 04:09 PM

A poker riddle!!!

advice: hit back button before your head asplodes We've all seen the riddles when we were kids about how if you add and subtract x amount...

Started by Lukie, 01-03-2008 09:49 PM
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01-05-2008 03:51 PM

5/10 wtf is this turn and river bet?

Opp is in general a tagg, i'm taking a shot at 5/10 so I really haven't played much with anyone. He's only really done standard type moves, seems...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 01-02-2008 03:20 PM
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01-05-2008 03:39 PM

Big Hand Big Action

Playing on a new site that doesn't support Ptracker so I'll do my best. Earlier, villain check-called AKo unimproved on 9T board vs my QJ, we hit...

Started by Genitruc, 12-29-2007 05:34 PM
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01-05-2008 03:33 PM

Anyone play this different?

Villain was pretty bad, flopped a flush with 83 in a 3bet pot vs my KKh so he doubled up. Is this fairly standard, any better line? PokerStars...

Started by Muzzard, 01-05-2008 03:17 AM
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01-05-2008 01:06 PM

Fluid vs. Static thinking (warning: deep abstract rambling)

Examples of static thinking: "I have top pair, therefore I should bet" "AK is a good hand" "He may have a flushdraw" "Always 3bet AQ" ...

Started by Ash256, 01-04-2008 02:00 PM
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01-05-2008 12:48 PM

50NL, marginal play w/ AQ

Villain has only played 8 hands but has a VPIP of 100% so far. Is this standard? Bet more on turn to set up river shove? PokerStars No-Limit...

Started by badgers, 01-04-2008 03:38 PM
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01-05-2008 02:38 AM

AKo (button) facing raise from EP and 4bet by CO - 25NL

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (6 handed) MP ($35.10) CO ($31.20) Hero ($27.85) SB ($40.65) BB ($25) UTG ($28.25) Preflop: Hero is...

Started by Sup3rM4N, 01-04-2008 09:16 PM
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01-05-2008 02:31 AM

Heads up hand after table broke

POKERSTARS GAME #14288209161: HOLD'EM NO LIMIT ($1/$2) - 2008/01/03 - 06:07:28 (ET) Table 'Oppavia III' 6-max Seat #2 is the button Seat 2:...

Started by Jager, 01-03-2008 05:14 PM
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01-04-2008 08:42 PM

2 pair on uncooridinated board, but he's SO nitty!

Villain is 9/3/3 or something like that. All I've seen from him so far have been good hands, only seen him play at this table. I have about 100 hands...

Started by Galapogos, 01-04-2008 05:32 PM
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01-04-2008 08:38 PM

Learning the Turn - TPNK NL10

My ABC game is very aggressive preflop and flop, but rarely includes firing on the turn without improving. I'm working on adding selective aggression...

Started by Robb, 01-04-2008 07:48 PM
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01-04-2008 08:07 PM

100NLGood or spew?

Full Tilt 100NL, 5 handed atm. villain over 81 hands 29/21/17 I didn't believe the 3bet was legit. Is the turnplay ok? Stacks: - villain with...

Started by BigPapi, 01-03-2008 03:05 PM
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01-04-2008 04:59 PM

JJ in bb 50NL

This guy has been fairly quiet. Running 19/17/4. Made my standard raise and got a decent flop. Unlikely that the Q hit his hand but possible. ...

Started by Sprayed, 01-03-2008 09:30 PM
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01-04-2008 10:58 AM

SNG 5.50 heads up Q8 off Button

What do you do with a hand like Q8 offsuit when you are first to talk pre flop? Blinds are 100/200, stacks are 3600 (opp), 2100 (hero) after...

Started by karnouk, 01-04-2008 05:53 AM
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01-04-2008 05:53 AM

3bet from blinds 400NL help!

So I just started my first night of 2-4 tabling 400NL 6max (a weird adjustment from 20tabling 200NL FR) and I ran into this pickle. This is my first...

Started by Deanglow, 01-03-2008 11:24 PM
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01-04-2008 12:09 AM

middle 2 against agro dude

Villain is 33/20/3 over 60 hands My notes on him are: -Donk lead bluffs -Big reraise = Big hand He's double barreled a bunch of times but he...

Started by meeloche, 01-02-2008 11:37 PM
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01-03-2008 06:53 PM

Common spot for me

Villain is super weak obviously. His stats are 36/6/2. I usually raise flop here, but I dont have much FE against this guy. So many players on...

Started by JL, 01-02-2008 07:12 PM
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01-03-2008 05:39 PM

running bad/playing bad/combo of both

over my last 2 sessions i am down about 1.1k or 11 buy ins over about 5500 hands, and this just seems a little too ridiculous. my thinking is an 11...

Started by will641, 01-02-2008 05:57 PM
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01-03-2008 12:05 PM

45bb, 200NL, JJ vs unknown 3bet from BB

HERO $85 VILLAIN covers HERO opens JJ UTG $7 someone cold calls, VILLAIN in BB 3bets to $25 HERO calls. other guy folds. FLOP 7:c: 3:d:...

Started by |~|ypermegachi, 01-01-2008 06:31 PM
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01-03-2008 01:48 AM

$2/$4 - TT vs Nit

Villain is 15/12 over 70 hands...thats all I know. I never know what to do in these spots. I always seem to give villain a shit load of credit...

Started by JL, 01-02-2008 07:03 PM
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01-02-2008 10:22 PM

HU Handrange BIG Surprise: Broadway vs PPs&SCs enumerate

Hi, I am new to the forum as a poster and I thought I wanted to share this surprise: Assume the following theoretic conditions: - 2 people play...

Started by Shoutgun, 01-01-2008 11:09 PM
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01-02-2008 08:54 PM

What's your strategy on heads-up NL hold'em that works?

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Started by briliantpeble, 01-02-2008 01:25 PM
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01-02-2008 08:09 PM

100NL - turn trouble

#1 Villian is semi loose passive preflop. I thought about checking behind on turn, but decided to bet to get value from KJ/AT/JJ, planning to c/f...

Started by XTR1000, 01-02-2008 11:16 AM
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01-02-2008 05:42 PM

KQ 200nl

villan is unknown except that i searched him and he is playing one 200nl table and one 600nl table. he insta raised the flop. Full Tilt Poker,...

Started by EzDuzIt, 01-01-2008 02:08 AM
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01-02-2008 10:38 AM

AK flop decision 25NL

UTG is 8/10/2.8 over 128 hands, thats why I didn't 3-bet pre. MP is 30/8/0.9 over 95 hands. Do I fold this? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB...

Started by Muzzard, 01-01-2008 08:45 AM
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01-02-2008 05:48 AM

Big Decision vs. Tiltmonster

History (The first hand is fucking embarrassing): $0.25/$0.5 No Limit Holdem 6 players Converted at weaktight.com Stacks: UTG ($14.40)

Started by Ash256, 01-01-2008 10:06 AM
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01-02-2008 02:45 AM

25NL 3 hands from todays session

Hand 1 - Villain is 34/18/1.4 over 143 hands. What to do on the turn? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (6 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool...

Started by Muzzard, 01-01-2008 11:02 PM
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01-02-2008 01:50 AM

i smell bs

playing a little 3/6 tonight because why not all i know is villain is a competent aggro player what do you think of his line? Dealt to...

Started by nutsinho, 12-31-2007 09:33 PM
Replies: 5 Views: 1,010
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01-01-2008 09:29 PM

***** Hand History for Game 6536701050 *****

***** Hand History for Game 6536701050 ***** Texas Hold'em Game Table (NL$25) - Mon Nov 26 09:58:37 EST 2007 Table Jackpot 1305908 (Real Money)...

Started by B52_, 01-01-2008 12:59 PM
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01-01-2008 04:44 PM

***** Hand History for Game 6606215423 *****

***** Hand History for Game 6606215423 ***** Texas Hold'em Game Table (NL$25) - Wed Dec 19 11:39:50 EST 2007 Table Table 126598 (Real Money) --...

Started by B52_, 01-01-2008 12:50 PM
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01-01-2008 03:37 PM

Exploiting habitual c-bettors

Just wondering what peoples thoughts were on exploiting guys that are c-betting 90/100% of the time. What board textures, bet sizing etc. is most...

Started by noble007, 12-31-2007 09:25 AM
Replies: 13 Views: 1,167
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01-01-2008 01:56 PM

Crai with Tptk?

I called pf cause the big stack behind me is a huge fish who calls/bluffs too mcuh and i wanted him to come along. don't really know the villain,...

Started by phantom_lord, 01-01-2008 01:03 AM
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01-01-2008 01:15 AM

top two at 1/2 vs retard

this hand occurred two orbits ago: Seat 1: nutsinho ($251 in chips) Seat 2: James1973 ($680.35 in chips) Seat 4: bubba0210 ($143.15 in chips) ...

Started by nutsinho, 12-30-2007 01:19 AM
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12-30-2007 11:20 PM

qq button vs. bb w/ chatter

Just joined table and showed down AQ for a 30bb pot over q9, then raised from sb v. bb and had a split pot, next hand I am button with QQ woulda...

Started by mixchange, 12-29-2007 03:33 PM
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12-30-2007 02:24 PM

TP v donk

Button is a donk 46/5 He stacked off earlier after 3 betting middle pair when I had tp. What river line should I take as this is a horrible card...

Started by meeloche, 12-29-2007 04:04 PM
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12-30-2007 03:39 AM

A marginal flop push.

It has been a while since I have played no limit holdem or posted, but I thought this hand was interesting. Have not paid too much attention to...

Started by dsaxton, 12-29-2007 09:00 PM
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12-30-2007 01:11 AM

TP w/ flush draw (NL25)

Here's a hand that happened in my first session today. I'm new to the table, only about fifteen hands in. My opponents stats are pretty nitty (12/6...

Started by UG, 12-28-2007 05:04 PM
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12-29-2007 08:01 PM

Beating the curve

Due to the ever changing nature of poker, I would like to not only stay ahead of the curve, but beat it every chance I can. I think it would be a...

Started by Jager, 12-28-2007 08:16 PM
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12-29-2007 05:26 PM

Who pushes the river?

Opponent is very loose preflop but is tough postflop taking tricky lines also bluffs frequently. - Lampard89 sitting in seat 1 with $2650.00 -...

Started by Cocco_Bill, 12-26-2007 12:33 PM
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12-29-2007 04:53 PM

400nl deep versus nit station

Opp is playing something like 36/28, we've been going across 3 tables for awhile now and he's been threebetting pretty light, as well as I. I've been...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 12-27-2007 06:18 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 770
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12-29-2007 03:07 PM

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