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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

Complete brag, tell me how arrogant I am.

Table Chat with 2p2 reg, good 100nler. Redgrape20 (3:19:12 PM): redgrape: how do u know me redgrape: i look at ur posts on 2p2 sometimes...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 03-07-2007 04:24 PM
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03-08-2007 01:30 PM

Do you call this turn?

Ok, my hand history disappeared...stupid Ongame crap always losing my HH, so this is all from memory. Villain is a Tagg who 3bets me very light....

Started by JL, 03-07-2007 08:03 PM
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03-08-2007 03:08 AM

Do these bluffs suck azzz?

HAND 1) BB is most likely a fish, he hasn't been sitting long so I don't know for sure. I'm basically just pushing on percieved weakness in this...

Started by Irisheyes, 03-07-2007 10:38 AM
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03-08-2007 12:22 AM

AJ on AAx flop facing 165bb open shove

Opponent is 45/7, donkish. Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format:...

Started by aislephive, 03-06-2007 02:32 AM
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03-08-2007 12:06 AM

l.o.l. pukaments

PokerStars Game #8761806987: Hold'em No Limit ($2/$4) - 2007/03/06 - 00:40:36 (ET) Table 'Koon II' 6-max Seat #2 is the button Seat 1: Renton555...

Started by Renton, 03-06-2007 01:04 AM
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03-07-2007 09:36 PM

Nut Flush vs. Paired Board

Villain is 31/7/1 Converter screwed it up a bit. After my river 3bet he stuck me all in and I called. Ultimate Bet No Limit Holdem Ring game...

Started by bigspenda73, 03-07-2007 01:31 PM
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03-07-2007 06:44 PM

Line checks Part 2

Hands taken from my long original post. Hand 6. Questionable chase? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (5 handed) pokerhand.org hand...

Started by bbqsquirrel, 03-06-2007 12:43 PM
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03-07-2007 06:02 PM

Anybody Call this?

No stat reads yet as I just sat down, however I seen him play AA in my 2 orbits at this table and he rasied preflop and value bet. Also this is the...

Started by Jager, 03-07-2007 07:08 AM
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03-07-2007 03:45 PM

QQ under fire in 4bet pot

Did I take this to far or not far enough or just far enough? Opponent is a 50/20 playa. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (6 handed) Hand...

Started by NLHE lahooozaher, 03-06-2007 07:14 PM
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03-07-2007 03:41 PM

Help my 6 max game

Starting to play a little more 6 max....villain is 18/11/3 over about 200 hands all this night. I have been running 25/13/3 tonight and he has seen...

Started by cardsman1992, 03-06-2007 01:24 PM
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03-07-2007 03:27 PM

I make another *interesting* play.

PokerStars Game #8761924727: Hold'em No Limit ($2/$4) - 2007/03/06 - 00:50:16 (ET) Table 'Koon II' 6-max Seat #5 is the button Seat 1: Renton555...

Started by Renton, 03-06-2007 01:02 AM
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03-07-2007 02:59 PM

a few line-checks, $100NL

Hand 1: -villain is 51/21/3.5 over 60 or so hands -Should I bet this flop? Villain must have some kind of pocket to call this strong PF re-raise,...

Started by griffey24, 03-06-2007 10:01 PM
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03-07-2007 02:13 PM

Reraised pot I push flop???

Villain is running 23/18 and has been 3 betting most of my button raises. It is obvious that he is a LRR in this spot. I haven't hit a real hand...

Started by Jager, 03-06-2007 09:33 PM
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03-07-2007 01:13 PM

Interesting spots, fine line between aggression and spew?

Villain is deep-stacked, 28/14 and has been re-raising me a lot. Prima Poker skin No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.10/$0.20 5 players...

Started by Benoso, 03-06-2007 11:50 AM
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03-07-2007 12:46 PM

8 hands, all AK.

Culled from my last 3k hands, I think these are ... iffy. Thoughts? ******* Hand 1 ******** Absolute Poker No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds:...

Started by euphoricism, 03-06-2007 02:57 PM
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03-07-2007 05:41 AM

5/10 at Tstone- Tough River Decision

Ok background- I have been playing for about 2 hours. Table is a mix of semi-nitty typical live players and a few taggy online MSNL players. I have...

Started by sauce123, 03-04-2007 09:28 PM
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03-07-2007 04:52 AM

Value bet this river?

39/2/2.2 - reasoning for/against a value bet on this river? If for, what amount? Full Tilt Poker No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $1/$2 5...

Started by Harry, 03-06-2007 10:53 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 896
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03-07-2007 04:33 AM

Reraised hands vs regulars

Villain is regular, got a couple hundred hands on him he is 21/16 and could be LRR. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (4 handed) Hand History...

Started by elipsesjeff, 03-06-2007 08:21 AM
Replies: 15 Views: 1,272
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03-07-2007 04:23 AM

KT vs tag running weird line.

Guys a standard two plus two - like tag. 25/18 or something over a very small sample. We've never played a big pot that i can remember, and I don't...

Started by Renton, 03-04-2007 11:09 PM
Replies: 25 Views: 1,577
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03-07-2007 12:40 AM

50NL - AA, weaksauce passive line

Both the blinds were tight, 20/5. This villain was less aggro post flop, the one who folded is very aggro I've been experimenting with smaller...

Started by swiggidy, 03-06-2007 09:19 PM
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03-06-2007 10:57 PM

SPEWGASM

Villain is a 12/10 aggro nit. My image is tight and solid, and ive not donkbet since i've been at this table. POKERSTARS GAME #8762661219: ...

Started by Renton, 03-06-2007 02:18 AM
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03-06-2007 08:09 PM

Could have folded KK

Villian is 57/2/0.4 Preflop I would have re-popped to +-10 against anyone else. But I was almost certain he had AA, given his minute raising...

Started by noble007, 03-06-2007 06:41 PM
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03-06-2007 06:55 PM

JJ. Problematic hand vs known villain. NL50

The villain is 29/19/3.5 over 450 hands. He's somewhat of a tricky player. He has AQs here most often but have seen him slow playing AA/KK pf. When...

Started by Jupit3r, 03-06-2007 03:29 AM
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03-06-2007 03:51 AM

Vienna Spring Poker Festival - edit

http://www.ccc.co.at/v1/news.php?readmore=57 So I won an entry to this tourney through Party and need some advice from any of you who have played...

Started by nomofoshobro, 03-03-2007 03:32 AM
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03-06-2007 03:40 AM

counterfeits

This is my first post so go easy. Villain 58/22 seems pretty passive post flop, but only 50 hands to go on. Although I get the imppression he's...

Started by Kagey, 03-05-2007 11:09 AM
Replies: 16 Views: 1,177
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03-06-2007 02:39 AM

25NL Trips Facing River Shove and I am confused

Stage #594886225: Holdem No Limit $0.25 - 2007-03-06 00:46:44 (ET) Table: MORGAN CT (Real Money) Seat #3 is the dealer Seat 3 - OLIM2005 ($26.28...

Started by apunisher, 03-06-2007 12:56 AM
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03-06-2007 02:24 AM

Good Play or Spew???

Villain is 15/11, no postflop reads. I have him squarely on a bigger PP, but I think he can fold. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $2 BB (6 handed)...

Started by Jager, 03-04-2007 12:41 AM
Replies: 21 Views: 1,530
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03-06-2007 12:39 AM

How much to value bet

$25nl, 6 playas, effective stacks are $25.25. Villain(24/11/4.5) open limps button, I raise to $1.25 in the SB w/QQ, BB folds, button calls ...

Started by NLHE lahooozaher, 03-05-2007 11:35 PM
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03-06-2007 12:32 AM

how much should you bet the turn w/ flush draws?

CO is a 40/10 coldcalling idiot. After the flop I know one of them has the flush draw. How much should I bet on the turn? PokerStars No-Limit...

Started by chardrian, 03-05-2007 07:53 PM
Replies: 12 Views: 1,189
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03-06-2007 12:23 AM

How Would You Play A Monster Draw Like This?

How would you guys typically play a flop like this? No reads on the Villain. Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (6 handed) Hand History...

Started by I Like Pie, 03-03-2007 10:02 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,086
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03-05-2007 10:41 PM

Overpair on drawy board, 3/6

This looks so much like 77 or a set, no? I tried a blocking bet on the river, but I think its super spewy now... Comments on all streets, ty. ...

Started by Alexos, 03-05-2007 12:45 AM
Replies: 8 Views: 850
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03-05-2007 06:39 PM

line check with KQo in position

Villian is a 27/15 over a 60 sample, AF 5 (not like that means anything). Haven't noticed any of his hands. PokerStars Game #8753277621: Hold'em...

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 03-05-2007 03:59 PM
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03-05-2007 06:37 PM

AKo vs fish

I just sat at the table but I played against this guy yesterday. He is a complete maniac. He bluffs too much and I've seen him play big pots with...

Started by 2_Thumbs_Up, 03-05-2007 04:32 PM
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03-05-2007 06:36 PM

Three barrel bluff el oh el oh el zee

Villain is 16/12 nit. I think he cold calls a fair amount as opposed to reraising. His turn call was instant, no thought whatsoever. ...

Started by Renton, 03-04-2007 08:01 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,033
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03-05-2007 06:22 PM

Biggest downswing ever...

What is your biggest swing ever??? I am currently enjoying a 29 buy in downswing!?!?!?!? 19 at 200 and 10 at 100(dropped down) over 30k hands....

Started by Jager, 01-22-2007 06:09 AM
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03-05-2007 04:53 PM

TP against a shortie

Cryptologic No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.25/$0.50 6 players Converter Stack sizes: UTG: $39.55 UTG+1: $50 CO: $107

Started by Jupit3r, 03-05-2007 11:24 AM
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03-05-2007 04:12 PM

I'm a top pair donk!..

Hey guys, here are a few hands from tonight. I'd apreciate any feedback. Hand 1: -I can't say why I limped this hand.. especially UTG, I...

Started by griffey24, 03-04-2007 10:41 PM
Replies: 5 Views: 1,246
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03-05-2007 01:34 PM

image post

who likes what PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $50 BB (9 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) Button...

Started by gabe, 02-26-2007 12:33 AM
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03-05-2007 11:02 AM

Mmmm TPTK

POKERSTARS GAME #8741950081: HOLD'EM NO LIMIT ($1/$2) - 2007/03/04 - 21:11:12 (ET) Table 'Caprera' 6-max Seat #5 is the button Seat 1: fonz14777...

Started by Renton, 03-04-2007 11:03 PM
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03-05-2007 08:22 AM

TP vs lag

Villain is on a couple of my tables and has been spewing a lot. He's like 24/20. On another table we've been warring preflop. POKERSTARS...

Started by Renton, 03-04-2007 11:07 PM
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03-05-2007 02:52 AM

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