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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

an example of how not to play QQ.

villain is a 16 mutlitabling reg running 20/15/2 Prima Poker skin No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.50/$1 6 players Converter Stack...

Started by |~|ypermegachi, 07-28-2007 03:56 PM
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07-29-2007 07:32 PM

have 22 facing preflop raise

really typical situation, almost didn't make the thread because I'm not sure how seriously people will take me or realistically look at the...

Started by Lukie, 07-23-2007 05:17 AM
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07-29-2007 06:33 PM

BB/100 ratings...

What do you consider to be good, bad, and expert BB/100 ratings for 1/2 NL? I've been running at 14 BBs/100 over the first 9000 hands that I've...

Started by Doom, 07-25-2007 02:41 PM
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07-29-2007 06:28 PM

2 Micro hands

Ran pretty well in my first week of playing SHNL, but these two hands kind of woke me up last night. Hand 1: Villian is 51/5/3 over 50 hands. I'm...

Started by rubixstreub, 07-29-2007 12:12 PM
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07-29-2007 01:16 PM

Classic Threads: Origin of Stack a Donk

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=4802131&page=0&fpart=all&vc=1

Started by Fnord, 07-29-2007 06:23 AM
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07-29-2007 12:58 PM

AKs postflop 3-bet pot

The guy to my left was making a lot of 3-bets to my positional raises. I'm sure he has a wide range - enough so that a 4-bet is reasonable. SB,...

Started by JeffreyGB, 07-28-2007 03:32 PM
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07-29-2007 12:09 PM

Anyone like a Push here?

Bonus Draw: PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $6 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) CO...

Started by mixchange, 07-27-2007 07:57 PM
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07-28-2007 08:09 PM

KJs agaisnt PF raiser and AA vs. check raise

Hand 1 Is there any way I could get away from this? Villain is 40/20 over 30 hands and is somewhat passive post flop. PokerStars No-Limit...

Started by kman, 07-28-2007 01:01 AM
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07-28-2007 01:23 PM

TT overpair vs unknown

Full Tilt Poker - No Limit Hold'em Cash Game - $2/$4 Blinds - 6 Players - (LegoPoker HH Converter) Hero (SB): $542.20 BB: $74.00 UTG: $508.30...

Started by Harry, 07-28-2007 03:03 AM
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07-28-2007 01:14 PM

Playing along: 4-bet pot semi deep in position

Villain in this hand is AlotofFaction, an aggressive TAGG that i don't have a lot of history with. He doesn't seem very tricky, and he has been...

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 07-28-2007 12:41 PM
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07-28-2007 01:03 PM

2 Blufffffs

1)Comments on bet sizing appreciated as well. Cryptologic - No Limit Hold'em Cash Game - $5/$10 Blinds - 5 Players - (LegoPoker HH Converter) ...

Started by Alexos, 07-27-2007 08:51 PM
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07-28-2007 03:39 AM

What hands can I call with? Stars 3/6

OKERSTARS GAME #11086582907: HOLD'EM NO LIMIT ($3/$6) - 2007/07/23 - 02:55:08 (ET) Table 'Abnoba III' 6-max Seat #1 is the button Seat 1: Iwind...

Started by Iwind, 07-26-2007 06:15 AM
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07-28-2007 01:29 AM

Turned 2 pair

Pretty standard river check-call? Had to let him have a chance to bluff a busted draw or value bet random 2 pair hands (most that I beat, some that...

Started by KoRnholio, 07-27-2007 09:33 PM
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07-27-2007 09:55 PM

Too weak or just right?

No real reads on the villains in either hand since I haven't been playing 6max NL very long. Hand 1 Out of position I was pretty reluctant to...

Started by KoRnholio, 07-27-2007 06:39 PM
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07-27-2007 09:43 PM

2-5 live hand WTF does he have

I went to a casino with Irisheyes on Monday and we played 2-5 NL. We talked about this hand on the way home and both of us were baffled by villain's...

Started by mcatdog, 07-26-2007 07:42 AM
Replies: 15 Views: 935
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07-27-2007 07:43 PM

Question on Outs/Statistics...

I was asked this question and am not sure what he correct answer is. In an all-in heads up situation...You are behind (and have been behind from...

Started by Dano, 07-26-2007 03:47 PM
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07-27-2007 07:41 PM

annoying HU situation i seem to get into a lot.

Villain seems bad from the first 3 hands i played with him. Line check PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $4 BB (2 handed) Hand History Converter Tool...

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 07-26-2007 10:28 AM
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07-27-2007 04:17 PM

JJ against the Talented T, 3-bet pot

Talented Tom is running 20/16 on my PT, but according to Sauce he runs more like 24/16. I have a lot of history with him from a couple of days ago. ...

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 07-27-2007 01:55 PM
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07-27-2007 04:03 PM

Position.. duuhh

I'm only just starting to realise the importance of position. Looking at PokerTracker in the depression of a 14-buyin downswing, I'm rapidly...

Started by Ash256, 07-27-2007 01:09 AM
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07-27-2007 03:11 PM

Baluga theorem at its finest... Why do I want to call?

I havent played any hands with villain. I only know his stats are 22/15/3 Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.50 BB (5 handed) Hand History Converter...

Started by JJDAMAN, 05-24-2007 03:36 PM
Replies: 10 Views: 2,716
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07-27-2007 01:57 PM

Is Villain bluffing? 200NL

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $2 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) SB ($93.40) BB ($74.55)...

Started by mixchange, 07-26-2007 08:56 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 760
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07-27-2007 01:15 PM

Starting at the bottom. $2NL 6-max at PokerStars.

Basically, I'm trying to build a bank roll and learn to play 6-max cash on Pokerstars. My rules as far as bank roll go, is that I must have more...

Started by DJJunkPauds, 07-26-2007 08:19 PM
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07-27-2007 12:21 AM

Hand from 2 perspectives

Reynolds XO is an aggro station, he definetely thinks a good bit. Obviously my c/r on the flop is more than weird, ill explain it afterwards :). ...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 07-26-2007 07:45 PM
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07-26-2007 07:59 PM

Perceived Range vs. Actual Range

Fnord brought up a great topic in sauce's other thread about your perceived range vs. actual range. I think we assume e a "3 bet range" for any...

Started by mixchange, 07-25-2007 08:31 PM
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07-26-2007 07:33 PM

A-K0 200NL OOP RR Pot

Villain is 18/12/3.5 over 50 hands. I have 3bet 2-3 times already in 5 or so orbits, so my image may be that of a slightly reckless player. Hero:...

Started by Vi-Zer0Skill, 07-26-2007 12:32 AM
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07-26-2007 07:32 PM

Nut flush draw 300 bbs deep in a squeezed pot

Villain here is 20/15/5 over 400 hands. I haven't tangled with him yet, but he seems solid. I think he may be a new move up from 100nl. My image...

Started by Jager, 07-25-2007 06:48 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,054
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07-26-2007 02:19 PM

Low flush, facing a river minraise, board pairs... grrrrr

Villain here is a 23/14.5. Is pretty passive. I don't have any notes on how he deals with leads. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $4 BB (4 handed)...

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 07-26-2007 12:37 PM
Replies: 5 Views: 558
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07-26-2007 02:17 PM

Sickest hand I've ever played.

Absolute Poker No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.05/$0.10 5 players Converter Stack sizes: UTG: $4.18 CO: $4 Hero: $19.25

Started by overflow, 07-25-2007 06:51 PM
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07-26-2007 12:17 PM

3 hands 200NL

Hand 1: Vs Unknown - R1ll3 sitting in seat 1 with $370.17 - camekyra sitting in seat 2 with $61.92 - VoodooJake sitting in seat 3 with $78.49 ...

Started by Da GOAT, 07-25-2007 01:43 PM
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07-26-2007 06:03 AM

Biggest pot of my life (lc)

I know this isn't the bad beat forum, but no one reads that shit I need need some fucking sympathy right now. Took a shot at 5/10 Full Tilt...

Started by Harry, 07-25-2007 12:38 AM
Replies: 19 Views: 1,320
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07-26-2007 05:50 AM

Sauce123 2+2 hand

I saw this over at 2+2 I was just wondering if you higher stakes guys stake out 2+2, p5s etc to see if any hands have been posted about you? Sauce I...

Started by Muzzard, 07-25-2007 05:46 PM
Replies: 12 Views: 1,525
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07-26-2007 01:42 AM

J/J facing Re-raise

Did i play this badly? I just called the $5 bet because it seemed "small".. then when the miracle card hit on the turn - was it wrong to push?...

Started by andmunn, 07-25-2007 10:45 PM
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07-26-2007 12:51 AM

QQ 4-bet Preflop Good/Bad? Whats my flop/turn play?

jdell408 runs 14/11/0 over a small sample of 70 hands and seems fairly tight and solid so far. bmfdelt runs 33/11/3.5 over the same small sample. ...

Started by snowbird4life, 07-25-2007 10:50 PM
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07-26-2007 12:47 AM

Top two pair on flop - do you call river All-in?

Villians stats are 40/5 - and haven't sen much action from him Hand #44593958-9614 at Moorpark (No Limit Hold'em) Started at 26/Jul/07 00:17:56...

Started by andmunn, 07-26-2007 12:22 AM
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07-26-2007 12:22 AM

Help needed with basic statistical analysis

This is using pokerev (pokerevsoftware.com). It scares me slightly that my actual winnings are consistently beneath my showdown winnings, and I was...

Started by Ash256, 07-25-2007 09:11 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 646
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07-25-2007 11:51 PM

Short HU tourney v's hyperaggressive ($5.25)

Occassionally I meet these guys. Not sure if you get them as often at high levels or not. Did I fall to his level and get lucky, or is this fine? ...

Started by bjsaust, 07-25-2007 11:04 PM
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07-25-2007 11:17 PM

10/20- multiway considerations

UTG is reddog who i have 26/16 over like 90 hands and he seems relatively solid button is like 40/30 over a similarly small sample and is a...

Started by sauce123, 07-25-2007 01:52 PM
Replies: 18 Views: 1,111
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07-25-2007 09:15 PM

Backdoored flush on paired board, pure wtf situation

iPoker 50NL, 100eff stacks, just joined, opponent is unknown. I don't get it, 2pr or a set never checks behind on the turn ever right? So wtf...

Started by Ash256, 07-25-2007 02:59 PM
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07-25-2007 07:41 PM

Hey guys

True or False: 95% of being a good player doesnt have anything to do with what decision he'd make in a certain situation. In other words. Most...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 07-25-2007 07:23 PM
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07-25-2007 07:40 PM

HU v's maniac hand ($5.25)

This guy started out sane (other than a couple of 5xBB PF raises I folded to), however once I got 2:1 chips on him he went into P/F mode. Well,...

Started by bjsaust, 07-25-2007 03:58 AM
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07-25-2007 07:35 PM

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