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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

Toughest decision of my poker career?

Or am I making too much fuss? My opponent was a bit quirky, but overall semi-tight and pretty neutral when it came to aggression. I hadn't seen...

Started by Ash256, 07-09-2007 04:06 PM
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07-09-2007 05:12 PM

Flush On Paired Board Facing River Overbet

No reads on villian. I'm playing pretty tight so far. Only been at the table for like 25 hands. GAME #596156079: Texas Hold'em NL $1.00/$2.00...

Started by I Like Pie, 07-09-2007 02:17 PM
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07-09-2007 04:38 PM

Line check, KK reraised pot

Graftek seams solid, hasn't done anything out of line. Nathcot19 is the reason I'm still at this table, he's been playing any two for quite awhile...

Started by Trashcona, 07-09-2007 03:03 PM
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07-09-2007 03:52 PM

Rivered set with 4 to a straight on the board

Villain has been playing pretty loose passive and has been showing down some strange hands, calling down with top pair weak kicker type hands and...

Started by Trashcona, 07-09-2007 02:51 PM
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07-09-2007 03:02 PM

2 hands from tonight.

villain is pretty loose passive preflop and postflop. villain is tight passive preflop, aggressive postflop.

Started by |~|ypermegachi, 07-09-2007 12:25 AM
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07-09-2007 03:01 PM

JJ reraised pot vs semi unknown

Villain is like 13/7 over 30 hands. Obviously not big enough of a sample. The turn was a quick c/r. I'm not sure why anyone would c/c flop and...

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 07-08-2007 02:06 PM
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07-09-2007 01:16 PM

88 in 3-bet pot against semi-LAGG

Villain is a 24/20, 5 AF in about a 300 hand sample. I haven't seen him pull anything out of the ordinary. My image is loose and aggro. He...

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 07-07-2007 08:17 PM
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07-09-2007 12:44 PM

3 hands from the weekend

Comments on all streets appreciated. :D HAND 1. MP is 39/4/1 donk. His range would be TT+, AK and maybe AQ. Co is 70/53/2.4 and is open...

Started by Kits, 07-08-2007 05:16 AM
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07-09-2007 06:34 AM

Hidden straight. Check to induce or bet?

Somewhat rocky FT 50NL table. I've been stealing MP's blinds a fair bit with not much and taking down pots with smallball stabs in and out of...

Started by Warpe, 07-08-2007 03:45 PM
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07-09-2007 12:28 AM

Set of 5s faces a turn push

This isn't my hand, I found this hand interesting though. I'm trying to think of villains hand but I'm having a hard time coming up with something...

Started by NLHE lahooozaher, 07-08-2007 07:29 PM
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07-09-2007 12:17 AM

I'm starting to think this isn't standard...

Villain isn't a reg and is like 35/15 over 25 hands. I haven't paid attention to any of his hands. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $2 BB (5 handed)...

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 07-03-2007 02:20 PM
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07-08-2007 09:30 PM

folded a set..... which was best hand :(

PokerStars Game #10832430853: Hold'em No Limit ($0.05/$0.10) - 2007/07/08 - 13:57:19 (ET) Table 'Cebriones IV' 6-max Seat #1 is the button Seat 1:...

Started by Ace isTrumps, 07-08-2007 02:21 PM
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07-08-2007 07:06 PM

Standard shove?

Seat 1: mills17 ($94.15) Seat 2: gmblngqueen ($37.80) Seat 3: slickwilly16 ($91.70) Seat 4: Count Scoopula ($153.35) Seat 5: LifeTilt4Life ($102)...

Started by euphoricism, 07-07-2007 07:38 PM
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07-08-2007 07:00 PM

Rakeback

If you already have an online poker account is it possible to get rakeback on the site? Could you just delete your account and open a new one? Or...

Started by dthf90210, 07-08-2007 05:40 PM
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07-08-2007 05:47 PM

Reraised pot, KK, and an ace on the turn

My villian is a 37.04/11.11/.82. The turn brings a terrible card because if he had Ax of diamonds, he's now ahead. If he has QQ-TT, he's gonna fold...

Started by locks1018, 07-07-2007 01:39 PM
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07-08-2007 02:01 PM

cacacacacacaaaallll..

haven't played in a big hand with villain. HUD shows him as 27/22, so pretty loose aggressive. plays aggressive postflop. Prima Poker skin No...

Started by |~|ypermegachi, 07-07-2007 08:52 PM
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07-08-2007 12:05 PM

Flopped Boat...To Slowplay Or Not?

No reads on villian. I've been playing tight aggressive I assume. Do you raise or just call here? My thinking, the smallish bet on the flop...

Started by I Like Pie, 07-07-2007 07:16 PM
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07-08-2007 07:09 AM

Getting 3-bet.. causing me problems.. general post

Hey guys, Well I've recently made a few attempts at moving up to 400NL, and I've had some serious problems dealing with the frequency of 3-betting...

Started by griffey24, 07-06-2007 11:12 AM
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07-08-2007 06:39 AM

Looking For Heads Up Improvment

I mostly play in the $5 SNGs (9 person) with the odd heads up match on the side. I have attached the heads up portion of my last one as I find...

Started by mikeneron, 07-08-2007 03:56 AM
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07-08-2007 04:56 AM

Getting complicated w/TT

No real reads, BB is fairly new to table. I was sitting out and missed the hand he doubled up on: Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.50 BB (5 handed)...

Started by Warpe, 07-06-2007 03:46 PM
Replies: 16 Views: 940
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07-08-2007 04:18 AM

10K stats - Help me find leaks

This is the first time I ever tried to find leaks using poker tracker because I just bought PT a couple weeks ago. These are from 6 max 10NL. Any...

Started by kman, 07-08-2007 12:19 AM
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07-08-2007 01:05 AM

AK in another 3bet pot.

I dont usually bluff in 3bet pots but this time felt right. Thoughts? Hes 25/21 and thought for a long time before calling the turn bet. Party...

Started by Pelion, 07-07-2007 09:12 PM
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07-07-2007 11:34 PM

More help for newbie

I think I might be taking this aggression thing too far in shorthanded play. Just joined table, raised last 3-4 hands. Absolute Poker No Limit...

Started by TwoKicker, 07-07-2007 09:50 PM
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07-07-2007 11:26 PM

Tough turn decision.

Villain is a 25/15ish and I havent seen him really do much out of line. But I hvent really seen him do much at all.. we're a little deep. I've been...

Started by euphoricism, 07-06-2007 06:54 PM
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07-07-2007 09:34 PM

TT in a 3bet pot

Opponent is a multi-tabling TAGG (22/14/2) and a solid winner. I've seen him 3bet once and it was AQo in position to a PF minraise. Im just making...

Started by bigspenda73, 07-07-2007 07:44 PM
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07-07-2007 09:02 PM

First hand at the table. Post in CO. Am I spewing with 34s?

Party Poker No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.25/$0.50 5 players Converter Stack sizes: UTG: $51.11 Hero: $50 Button: $18.50

Started by Pelion, 07-07-2007 07:14 PM
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07-07-2007 09:00 PM

3bet 99 flops OESD. Standard push Vs TAG?

Party Poker No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.25/$0.50 5 players Converter Stack sizes: Hero: $50 CO: $22.38 Button: $274.22

Started by Pelion, 07-07-2007 07:29 PM
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07-07-2007 09:00 PM

I think I'm screwing these spots up

Villain is a 20/5 donk. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $2 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) ...

Started by Jager, 07-07-2007 05:34 PM
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07-07-2007 08:05 PM

uhhhhhh

villain is relatively unknown. Seems a little loose and by the line he took he's obviously not good. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $4 BB (3 handed)...

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 07-07-2007 06:06 PM
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07-07-2007 06:22 PM

Gone For 2 Months... I Love you FTR

This should go in the Community but SHNL is my community. I'll be gone for 2 months doing social work in Peru :) = no poker. :( But I...

Started by Genitruc, 07-06-2007 05:16 AM
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07-07-2007 04:03 PM

Checking my small pot play

A few hands: complete unknown, but has open limped. POKERSTARS GAME #10798273478: HOLD'EM NO LIMIT ($1/$2) - 2007/07/06 - 12:35:05 (ET) Table...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 07-06-2007 08:01 PM
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07-07-2007 01:01 PM

My last 3 days...

I'm running pretty frickin hot. This is mostly 200NL with a little 400NL.

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 07-05-2007 02:38 PM
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07-07-2007 03:56 AM

set of 5's, still good?

-no read from villain, he was new to table PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com...

Started by kman, 07-05-2007 10:47 PM
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07-07-2007 03:41 AM

*** ATTENTION ***

I am the new king of HSNL. It's pretty much a dead forum. I am going to change that. I plan on posting here, writing some good content,...

Started by Lukie, 03-13-2007 06:34 PM
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07-07-2007 02:18 AM

bottom set on 3 flush board

opponent is 50/20/2 after 50 hnds. What to do about the flop bet and turn? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (5 handed) Hand History...

Started by tiswin, 07-06-2007 04:42 PM
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07-07-2007 12:02 AM

puttin in a semi bluff on the 3flush

villain's pretty loose, 30/15. he's shown some bluffs before. Prima Poker skin No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.50/$1 6 players Converter...

Started by |~|ypermegachi, 07-05-2007 10:56 PM
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07-06-2007 07:14 PM

50NL hand

Did I play this one ok or is there anything I could have done better? Thanks! Seat 1: Crack_Aces ($60.55 in chips) Seat 2: Lilltroll ($23.00 in...

Started by AK:47, 07-06-2007 06:06 PM
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07-06-2007 07:01 PM

a few hands from 400NL

Villain in this hand is Jamie217. He's a straightforward TAGG who 3-bets a little light but i've really never seen him bluff. What should i do on the...

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 07-06-2007 03:20 PM
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07-06-2007 06:37 PM

This is driving me nuts

I feel that I am being abused by blind check raisers. In the past I have seen these to be alot of bluffs, but I feel that folding is +EV. Hand1:...

Started by Jager, 07-06-2007 05:39 AM
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07-06-2007 05:33 PM

ugh, am i too nitty here?

villain is super lagtard 46/26, felts pretty light Prima Poker skin No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.50/$1 6 players Converter Stack...

Started by |~|ypermegachi, 07-05-2007 11:12 PM
Replies: 13 Views: 851
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07-06-2007 03:06 PM

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