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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

2 Hands from a newbie

I was wondering if Villan played these hands badly or if I just got lucky, new to 6max. Table was very passive giving up to my PFR, C-Bets, 2nd...

Started by TwoKicker, 07-06-2007 09:49 AM
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07-06-2007 12:26 PM

Easy flop decision?

Is this a push or just a 4bet? If so how much? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $2 BB (4 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com...

Started by Jager, 07-06-2007 05:15 AM
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07-06-2007 10:45 AM

Stick the rest in? (AA)

It's been a while since I've played. No stats on villain, but he seems a little aggro: Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.50 BB (6 handed) Hand...

Started by Warpe, 07-05-2007 03:32 PM
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07-06-2007 03:03 AM

why i cant fold

this really suck...... i c-bet and then i keep betting into him till river, and i know i'm beat lol ... and i waste all the money i make by...

Started by crazycrazy, 07-05-2007 02:49 AM
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07-06-2007 02:51 AM

Trip Q's.. facing heat in limped pot

-villain in this hand is overall solid, haven't seen him get out of line yet -he is running at 23/18/3ish Cryptologic No Limit Holdem Ring game...

Started by griffey24, 07-05-2007 11:56 AM
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07-06-2007 01:11 AM

AA almost 300bbs Deep

I seem to be missing loads of hhs from last night, so I'm putting this up from memory. table has been passive for the most part pf, there was a...

Started by phantom_lord, 07-03-2007 08:31 PM
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07-05-2007 02:40 PM

kicker wars.. who's is better?...

-Villain in this hand is 14/8/4.33 over about 250ish hands -He definitely has an ace here, the question is if I should push or fold given the size...

Started by griffey24, 07-05-2007 11:41 AM
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07-05-2007 01:20 PM

ackward preflop situation with JJ

CO is nitty reg about 22/17. button is super lagtard 33/26. Prima Poker skin No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.50/$1 5 players Converter ...

Started by |~|ypermegachi, 07-04-2007 09:16 PM
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07-05-2007 01:17 PM

donking

Don't have the exact hand (PT doesn't seem to like full tilt.) Hero UTG+1 Ks Js raises to 4x BB all fold to BB who flat calls. Flop 24Q rainbow...

Started by Kagey, 07-05-2007 10:40 AM
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07-05-2007 12:17 PM

AK vs a 24/3

nitty villain. i checked the turn intending to call any river bet to about $15. Prima Poker skin No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.50/$1 6...

Started by |~|ypermegachi, 07-04-2007 09:15 PM
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07-05-2007 08:59 AM

another ackward river with QQ

$100NL villain is fairly new to table. 14/7 over 15 hands. - proxi sitting in seat 2 with $230.15 - ikjekokeno sitting in seat 3 with...

Started by |~|ypermegachi, 07-04-2007 09:34 PM
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07-05-2007 05:09 AM

AKs not sure about pre-flop

What is the most optimal play in this situation long term. I dont like stacking with it pre, esp. with a raise and a re-raise in front of me - is it...

Started by noble007, 07-01-2007 06:38 PM
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07-05-2007 04:49 AM

Another monotone flop with that same guy

I normally reraise here, but the SB had a PFR of like 5% and considering the fact he was SB I decided to call. Jeppe78 is the same guy I had that AQ...

Started by Galapogos, 07-05-2007 01:40 AM
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07-05-2007 02:38 AM

$20NL Straight on the turn

Villian is 25.5/7.8/2.33 over 150 hands. Seems like a solid TAG. Absolute Poker No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.05/$0.10 6 players...

Started by overflow, 07-04-2007 06:59 PM
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07-05-2007 12:26 AM

Pushing ATC Heads Up in low level SNG's

I don't mean ANY two cards...but a wide range of cards...REALLY freaks people out. I think a lot of people at that buyin level just think you are...

Started by uscheese, 07-02-2007 09:15 AM
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07-04-2007 08:02 PM

Laying down OverPair! Heelp

Found out these overpairs are quite costly, so wonder if u can give some of ur experience how to handle playing overpairs...any bit of experience...

Started by crazycrazy, 07-04-2007 04:42 PM
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07-04-2007 04:52 PM

25-200NL differences

I'm at 25NL now, quite new to 6-max but think i'm getting a grasp of it, and will go to 50NL shortly but i wonder, are there any differences as i go...

Started by crazycrazy, 07-04-2007 10:06 AM
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07-04-2007 04:45 PM

always confused by hands like this...

villain is 19/9/5.5 over 100 hands, no real reads. this looked like a flush draw or passively played set until the river. Villain left himself like...

Started by bode, 07-04-2007 11:05 AM
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07-04-2007 01:27 PM

200NL, a few hands

Hand 1: -villain is 23/12/3.5 -was kinda confused in this hand. Should I be raising somewhere here? Is this a clear turn raise? Cryptologic No...

Started by griffey24, 07-03-2007 11:14 PM
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07-04-2007 01:19 PM

Running against the Grain

I play 15/30 in AC about twice a month and have grown bored playing "solid" poker. It seems like the regulars are playing solid, and even the fish...

Started by redih, 06-29-2007 06:15 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,625
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07-04-2007 12:14 PM

Another 2-pair reraised pot hand

Poker is awful to me. Just say "Hello cooler" and push here? I have had an unbelievably AWFUL run the past few weeks. So I just want to make sure...

Started by Galapogos, 07-03-2007 02:42 AM
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07-04-2007 12:01 PM

Float float bluff

FullTiltPoker Game #2832276455: Table Henniker (6 max) - $0.50/$1 - No Limit Hold'em - 16:35:09 ET - 2007/07/02 Seat 1: Villain ($119.80) Seat 2:...

Started by Kagey, 07-03-2007 03:54 AM
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07-04-2007 11:50 AM

AK bricks river

Villain is 43/14/2 Full Tilt Poker - No Limit Hold'em Cash Game - $2/$4 Blinds - 6 Players - (LegoPoker HH Converter) SB: $415.60 BB:...

Started by Harry, 07-04-2007 03:22 AM
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07-04-2007 08:31 AM

Difficult post flop decisions

Villain is 25/16, tough regular. Does not like to give away pots. Seen him raise light from UTG countless times. I had AJs, which is garbage here,...

Started by pocketfours, 05-09-2007 06:29 AM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,778
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07-03-2007 11:27 PM

Loose flop calls in reraised pots HU

I see all-in calls on the flop with low pairs in reraised HU pots all the time, but used to think it's a pretty donkish play. Yesterday witnessed the...

Started by pocketfours, 06-04-2007 07:09 AM
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07-03-2007 11:00 PM

Random questions.

100NL - When you are on the button, do you ever call raises with unsuited connectors near broadway, say 109, j10, 89, 78? I've read a lot...

Started by mixchange, 07-03-2007 09:29 PM
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07-03-2007 10:37 PM

Fun with JJ

The only history I have with villain is the first hand. I'm pretty sure it's an easy call. (Converter is messed up, I have JJ in both hands obv.)...

Started by JL, 07-03-2007 03:18 PM
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07-03-2007 09:17 PM

99 hand -- do you call?

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) BB ($102.80) UTG...

Started by mixchange, 07-03-2007 12:06 AM
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07-03-2007 05:31 PM

Check or shove this river?

Opponent is loose passive, like 38/0/1.2 over 70 hands. I put him on a draw, but then he checks the river when it hits which makes me think he might...

Started by WildBobAA, 07-03-2007 05:25 AM
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07-03-2007 05:18 PM

2 pairs in a really really strange shitty spot

My opponent has been with me for 90 hands, but I haven't seen much of him. From what I have seen he seems like a typically semi-tight semi-neutral...

Started by Ash256, 07-01-2007 08:11 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 901
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07-03-2007 02:36 PM

Easy push, right? (HU)

$10+1 PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em Tourney, Big Blind is t200 (2 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver...

Started by Jack Sawyer, 07-02-2007 08:14 PM
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07-03-2007 12:21 PM

3-bet pot, 125bb deep, flopped 2pair on monotone flop

Villain is a decent regular, 19/16/2.6 over a lot of hands. We haven't tangled too much, but he's 3-bet me a fair amount in this session, a few times...

Started by zook, 07-02-2007 11:24 PM
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07-03-2007 10:08 AM

AQs and a nice looking flop

Just sat down 5 mins ago, so no reads on villain. What's the best play here? $100 USD NL Texas Hold'em - Sunday, July 01, 07:53:58 ET 2007 Table...

Started by El_duderino, 07-01-2007 02:53 PM
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07-03-2007 10:00 AM

JJ on very low board, RR pot

villain is pretty much unknown, he hasn't raised a hand in 10 hands is all i know. he has limped twice. standard? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em,...

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 07-01-2007 12:42 PM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,030
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07-03-2007 03:49 AM

Lay down 2-pair in a reraised pot?

I don't want to lay this down but what do I beat? If I'm not going to call a river push should I even bother calling the turn? Villain is a...

Started by Galapogos, 07-02-2007 01:31 AM
Replies: 21 Views: 1,068
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07-03-2007 02:06 AM

BBvUTG - Set on draw-heavy board

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) SB ($62.30) Hero...

Started by mixchange, 07-02-2007 06:58 PM
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07-02-2007 07:10 PM

tricky situations vs big bets

Started by |~|ypermegachi, 07-02-2007 02:26 PM
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07-02-2007 07:00 PM

Double barrel gone right

I've only been here for about 5-10 minutes. Villain is totally unknown. Haven't noticed him in any pots yet. What is my optimal river play? Call,...

Started by Galapogos, 07-02-2007 01:18 PM
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07-02-2007 06:46 PM

rethinking the preflop raise size

side A: 3.5x side B: 4.0x i'm currently in the A camp, but i came to the realization that it might not be optimal. now, a lot of players are...

Started by |~|ypermegachi, 07-01-2007 07:50 PM
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07-02-2007 04:57 PM

KQ flush vs TAG

100NL, no real reads on the villain. just sat down, he's coming off pretty nitty and straightforward. Seat 1: merlim ($90.45 in chips) Seat 3:...

Started by |~|ypermegachi, 07-01-2007 11:09 PM
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07-02-2007 04:14 PM

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