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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

AK, arghhhh!

Just sat down on the table. GAME #620314985: Texas Hold'em NL $0.25/$0.50 2007-08-07 15:00:32 Table Clay City Seat 1: kolofardos ($14.15 in...

Started by mike2405, 08-07-2007 10:31 AM
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08-07-2007 02:30 PM

100nl: couple of hands for review

I don't have much history with the opponent but he bought in for only 30bb and doubled up first through me when he called my preflop raise with Kh4h...

Started by silu73, 08-07-2007 04:45 AM
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08-07-2007 06:28 AM

nc

PokerStars Game #11343459701: Hold'em No Limit ($5/$10) - 2007/08/06 - 15:36:45 (ET) Table 'Auriga II' 2-max Seat #2 is the button Seat 1:...

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 08-06-2007 03:39 PM
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08-07-2007 02:44 AM

folding top set

Everyone in the pot are good solid taggs. POKERSTARS GAME #11322086646: HOLD'EM NO LIMIT ($2/$4) - 2007/08/05 - 11:55:10 (ET) Table 'Sharatan...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 08-05-2007 04:19 PM
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08-07-2007 02:26 AM

AK blind battle

Villain is a passive 29/0/1 player. Havn't seen him in any big pots so has just built his stack from little ones. GAME #616520967: Texas Hold'em...

Started by mike2405, 08-03-2007 10:24 AM
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08-07-2007 02:05 AM

Im only posting this because i know the results...(standard?

Opp is nitty. Dunno much about him but he calls raises and folds lots, bets when i check to him after obviously missing and folds to any c-bet i make...

Started by Miffed22001, 08-06-2007 11:20 PM
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08-07-2007 12:52 AM

QQ struggling OOP, Line check please!

Not much to say about opponent, he's your average neighbourhood 18/13/2 TAG who doesn't do anything special. River shove was an attempt to get value...

Started by Ash256, 08-02-2007 05:23 PM
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08-07-2007 12:44 AM

why are we all still using...

PTBB instead of BB=Big Blinds? I never noticed the click box in the preferences tab of PT that says to treat BB as Big Blinds instead of Big Bets. ...

Started by bode, 08-05-2007 11:50 PM
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08-07-2007 12:30 AM

Ugly spot with AK - NL10

3-better is 60/20/1.8. Regardless I still think his 3-betting range is QQ+/AK (maybe JJ). Haven't seen him 3-bet, so not sure what the min-raise is...

Started by rubixstreub, 08-06-2007 11:57 PM
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08-06-2007 11:57 PM

I call you!

Sorry for crappy HH in advance. Opp is unknown but hasnt refilled his stack from sitting with $200. He's recently been chastising me for raising...

Started by Miffed22001, 08-06-2007 03:23 PM
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08-06-2007 11:49 PM

When can I make this move?

There are a few players that 3bet me a lot preflop even thought they have fairly tight stats. Here are 2 hands against the same player: Villain's...

Started by pokerroomace, 08-06-2007 11:19 AM
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08-06-2007 10:33 PM

bunch of hands because i dunno what i'm doing ($100NL Stars)

1) No reads. Over-playing or okay? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format:...

Started by donkbee, 08-06-2007 12:19 AM
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08-06-2007 10:27 PM

Some (lots) 10NL hands

First real time playing 10NL 6-max. I've mainly played STT SnGs and lately HU SnGs for the last couple months. Mcatdog suggested I should give 6-max...

Started by bjsaust, 08-06-2007 04:42 AM
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08-06-2007 10:07 AM

Standard riv fold?

26/6/0.5 over 30 hands. Full Tilt Poker - No Limit Hold'em Cash Game - $1/$2 Blinds - 6 Players - (LegoPoker Hand History Converter) SB:...

Started by Harry, 08-05-2007 07:27 PM
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08-06-2007 02:47 AM

is a play like this profitable at micro stakes?

dont have any notes on villain but i assumed that he have a hard time finding the fold button with TPTK or overpair. only make these plays at nits or...

Started by Zaixer, 08-05-2007 10:39 AM
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08-05-2007 11:57 PM

Bet turn???

Button was a bad multi tabler that was tilting a little from a few big pots he lost on other tables. I know to raise more pre, thats not what im...

Started by Trikflow77, 08-03-2007 06:02 PM
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08-05-2007 09:39 PM

Jacks facing wierd turn double donk.

(Note: i really am Hero in this hand) Wtf is this turn bet all about? Opp bought in deep so i assume he is decent, no stats. AP 200nl 6max....

Started by Miffed22001, 08-05-2007 10:58 AM
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08-05-2007 09:37 PM

oh man i messed this one up, didnt i?

i was a bit on tilt after getting KK cracked 2 times in a row:) i have to asume im beat on the turn,right? checkfold the turn? NL50 5max UTG...

Started by AK:47, 08-05-2007 11:54 AM
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08-05-2007 05:42 PM

Trip Tens 10NL, what can you do?

KT will normally be in the garbage UTG, but this table is weak. But is this too fancy, or it it just standard? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10...

Started by acesfullokings, 08-04-2007 07:31 AM
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08-05-2007 12:30 PM

2 tough spots from todays session

Texas Hold'em $0.50 Seat 3: xav20 ($13.05 in chips) Seat 5: Chekstar ($97.85 in chips) Seat 7: bernath69 ($47.80 in chips) Seat 8: uii23 ...

Started by AK:47, 08-05-2007 09:04 AM
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08-05-2007 11:40 AM

I don't post enough hands...

Here are 3 from today 1. I recently sat down at the table. This is the second orbit but Villain seems loose/aggro, probably bad. OnGame's Room...

Started by 2_Thumbs_Up, 08-04-2007 05:59 PM
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08-05-2007 10:24 AM

A/K - flopped King with Flush draw - against strange all in

What do you do here? Hand #44593890-5432 at Berwyn (No Limit Hold'em) Started at 23/Jul/07 17:22:49 mesz is at seat 0 with $60.65. ...

Started by andmunn, 07-23-2007 05:26 PM
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08-04-2007 06:01 PM

wtf easy call in sng, is it in cash?

Ok im wading into 6 max guys, auto call? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com...

Started by Trikflow77, 08-02-2007 05:23 PM
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08-04-2007 05:28 PM

Hate these 2 spots

Just sat down, so no reads on either. Hand 1 Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.50 BB (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com...

Started by mike2405, 08-04-2007 12:59 PM
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08-04-2007 02:30 PM

should i always cbet after i 3bet?

Texas Hold'em $0.50 5max Seat 1: uii23 ($49.35 in chips) Seat 3: rezo55 ($44.65 in chips) Seat 6: FishyKicker ($49.25 in chips) Seat 8: rce944...

Started by AK:47, 08-04-2007 11:45 AM
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08-04-2007 12:22 PM

Too weak fold?

Villain is 31/3/1.3 Sorry for the HH, the converter wasn't working for me. FullTiltPoker Game #3146476747: Table Cranwood (6 max) - $2/$4 -...

Started by Harry, 08-04-2007 12:03 AM
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08-04-2007 11:55 AM

Bit weird I think (KK)

No reads on villian, I've just sat down on the table. GAME #616854229: Texas Hold'em NL $0.25/$0.50 2007-08-03 14:37:22 Table Barium Seat 1:...

Started by mike2405, 08-03-2007 10:35 AM
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08-04-2007 07:22 AM

winstar 2/5 hand

Played at winstar last night in a shorthanded 2/5 game. Was playing pretty laggy and 3 betting a ton cause they were all total nits minus the guy to...

Started by Trikflow77, 08-02-2007 02:42 PM
Replies: 23 Views: 1,630
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08-04-2007 02:22 AM

HU Stars cash addiciton

ummmm so I don't even want to play anything else anymore, WTF? 6 handed seems like a snoozefest in comparison. Anyone else getting addicted to HU...

Started by mixchange, 08-03-2007 05:52 PM
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08-04-2007 01:39 AM

Annoying Button Spots

Action is folded to you -- you hold a hand like AJ or AQo. You raise 3-4x BB and BB or SB thinks you are on a steal and re-raises you 3x. You call....

Started by mixchange, 08-01-2007 04:38 PM
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08-03-2007 06:51 PM

The range balancing misconception

I was reading a thread on 2p2 about how someone didn't understand why we would make the same line with the nuts and air. Our opponents are mostly...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 08-03-2007 12:35 AM
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08-03-2007 05:11 PM

i'm such a nit

NL 50 5max Seat 3: kongen2000 ($83.40 in chips) Seat 4: Cooller351 ($50.00 in chips) Seat 5: der_dude333 ($80.55 in chips) Seat 6: hero ($52.65...

Started by AK:47, 08-03-2007 11:25 AM
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08-03-2007 01:46 PM

Looking for tips for Blind play

Anything will help. Thanks.

Started by Jager, 08-03-2007 12:33 AM
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08-03-2007 01:21 PM

OMG

Too good for tales... don't question play, ive been playing uber tight and guy is just being a threebet spewtard. PokerStars Game #11256275417: ...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 08-01-2007 04:48 PM
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08-03-2007 12:10 PM

semi-tough decesion w/ AQ

-buzzle is 40/10/5.5 over 50 hands -two pears is 17/10/1.5 over 90 hands is this a correct fold? Edit: After looking at this i think its...

Started by bode, 08-01-2007 11:04 PM
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08-03-2007 06:53 AM

Stars Datamining

I have been datamining the high stakes games on Stars (5/10-200/400) since November 1, 2006 with close to 100% accuracy. If you have any queries...

Started by dodo-on-22s, 04-23-2007 06:02 PM
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08-03-2007 04:39 AM

Stars has HU cash

I haven't found this posted already... I noticed that Stars has added HU tables to the cash games, just like Full Tilt. Discuss.

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 08-02-2007 04:44 PM
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08-02-2007 11:37 PM

Flopped top two - turn + river = 3/4 to flush

I don't have the HH, so I'm going to summarize... Villain was a loose passive player. Something like 50/8 preflop. He limped with 40BB behind from...

Started by JeffreyGB, 08-02-2007 12:02 AM
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08-02-2007 10:01 PM

JJ in re-raised pot & JJ in a war with the BB

Villain here is 22/10/6 over 58 hands Do I fire again hoping he has AT, he MIGHT have 99 or 88 I guess but that's about all I'm beating. How do you...

Started by I Like Pie, 07-30-2007 09:04 AM
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08-02-2007 09:48 PM

Can I call for a split pot here?

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (4 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) Hero ($8.19) SB...

Started by DJJunkPauds, 08-02-2007 08:29 PM
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08-02-2007 08:31 PM

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