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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

Two hands against tighties.

Villan is a 15/9 AF4 over 200 hands. Does anyone have the heart to fold the river? I really have a hard time seeing a flush doing this, but maybe...

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 02-16-2007 04:54 PM
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02-16-2007 05:16 PM

TPTK facing a turn all-in

Villain here is 25/7 over 100 hands. Muck or call? donkey is at seat 0 with $137.40. hero is at seat 1 with $191. villain is at seat 4 with...

Started by jo, 02-16-2007 11:02 AM
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02-16-2007 04:13 PM

JJ, OOP, big button raise

Hey guys, Just wanted some feedback on this pocket jacks hand I had today. Any better lines would be appreciated. -villain in this hand is...

Started by griffey24, 02-15-2007 11:06 PM
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02-16-2007 03:29 PM

OESFD w/ action

SB is aggressive, seems decent although he's short. BB is new to table. Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool...

Started by Warpe, 02-16-2007 10:50 AM
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02-16-2007 12:20 PM

Some avant garde shit lands me in a spot of bother.

OK before reading the HH understand that me and Villain have a lot of history, and we play together regulary. He knows how I play so I tried to mix...

Started by Benoso, 02-15-2007 09:31 AM
Replies: 24 Views: 1,590
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02-16-2007 02:18 AM

Weird river c/r from regular

I should have checked behind on river, I know...but I'm dumb. Villain is a regular, fairly weak player. Views me as someone that raises garbage...

Started by JL, 02-15-2007 11:27 PM
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02-16-2007 02:02 AM

FTR 6MAX all star game ballot

if you could vote for 6 FTR players to play in a 6MAX match, who would you pick? and just for fun let's assume that the stakes are either $1/2 or...

Started by alias2211, 12-14-2006 10:25 PM
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02-15-2007 11:24 PM

99 flop overpair

Thoughts on all streets appreciated PokerStars Game #8444398870: Hold'em No Limit ($0.50/$1.00) - 2007/02/14 - 20:14:25 (ET) Table 'Vega IV'...

Started by andr3w321, 02-14-2007 08:24 PM
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02-15-2007 10:45 PM

I don't usually do this...

My literal notes on villian: - Calls flops loosely - Not a complete Top Pair donk his stats were 30/20 over 200 hands. I'm not really sure...

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 02-15-2007 09:09 PM
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02-15-2007 09:37 PM

super four bet squezze

people behind are tight taggs, reraiser is unknown. PokerStars Game #8455705391: Hold'em No Limit ($0.50/$1.00) - 2007/02/15 - 15:41:32 (ET) Table...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 02-15-2007 03:48 PM
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02-15-2007 08:43 PM

JJ, I think misplayed

Opp at the moment is ~45/0/2.7 over 35 hands. I know my pf 3bet was wayyyyyy to small, should have been $8 just a mistype there. PokerStars...

Started by NLHE lahooozaher, 02-15-2007 07:47 PM
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02-15-2007 07:58 PM

Stepping up from $2/$1 table?

I have played at the $2/$1 NL Max 6 tables and think I handle them real well. How big difference is it to go up to $6/$3 or $4/$2 and maybe even...

Started by Mike, 02-12-2007 05:02 AM
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02-15-2007 07:43 PM

Stealing from the sb

I know this is a very general question but I'm finding myself having a lot of trouble with my steals from the sb. How do you deal with players that...

Started by andr3w321, 02-15-2007 02:35 PM
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02-15-2007 07:03 PM

Ratholing... too easy?

Over the past month or so ive been mixing in ratholing at the really bad 3/6 and 2/4 tables. And it's been really profitable. It's been really high...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 02-15-2007 03:00 PM
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02-15-2007 03:42 PM

AK played weakly

Villian is 50/1/.5 I planned on raising the turn but his pot-sized bet scared me. That in turn makes the river a tough decision for me once he...

Started by bigspenda73, 02-14-2007 03:05 AM
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02-15-2007 06:36 AM

Really nitty situation versus a nit.

Opp is 20/8/1.7, when he has had strength he's most of the time shown it on the flop. at no point has he bluffed or been out of line. This is easy...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 02-14-2007 03:44 PM
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02-15-2007 01:28 AM

Squeeze attempt gets into trouble

MP is 20/4,CO is 20/0. I have played a lot with MP, he hates getting squeezed he has folded every time I have reraised him. PokerStars No-Limit...

Started by Jager, 02-13-2007 06:06 AM
Replies: 40 Views: 2,256
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02-15-2007 12:02 AM

Preflop problems with a certain type

I am curious how to handle this type of player 25-30 VPIP and ~20+ PFR, who usually raises 4x, lets assume he is standard postflop. It is my...

Started by Jager, 02-13-2007 08:58 PM
Replies: 20 Views: 1,457
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02-14-2007 10:38 PM

Implied odds situation with small PP's.

This seems like a trivial question but I sometimes get myself into situations where I am not quite sure if I am either too nitty or too loose. I...

Started by silu73, 02-14-2007 04:46 PM
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02-14-2007 08:12 PM

Weird spot with TT

Villan is unknown. Line check? PokerStars Game #8440930989: Hold'em No Limit ($0.50/$1.00) - 2007/02/14 - 16:26:39 (ET) Table 'Kalyke V' 6-max...

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 02-14-2007 04:32 PM
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02-14-2007 08:05 PM

Trip 8s

Full Tilt Poker No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.10/$0.25 6 players Converter Stack sizes: UTG: $28.25 UTG+1: $27.45 CO: $24.40

Started by quinlan20, 02-14-2007 04:28 PM
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02-14-2007 07:49 PM

I play Jacks bad, it's official.

Villain is 30/18. ** Game ID 686673749 starting - 2007-02-12 23:22:05 ** Ninja (0.10|0.20 No Limit - Cash Game) Real Money - Zaptista sitting...

Started by Benoso, 02-14-2007 12:39 PM
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02-14-2007 06:42 PM

Raise on the river

Villain's not very good, don't think he has much here. I checked the river b/c the K might be scary to him and I want him to take a stab. How much...

Started by Warpe, 02-14-2007 01:05 PM
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02-14-2007 06:39 PM

am I missing $ here

villain is 60/25. haven't seen him play a big pot yet. so far he's just min bet the flop a bunch but folded to my raises each time. would you...

Started by benny999, 02-14-2007 12:24 PM
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02-14-2007 06:38 PM

AA on a double paired board: 100NL

Villian is a pretty basic TAG. Not very good and builds pots poorly when he has big hands. Haven't really seen him put to the test yet so I don't...

Started by Galapogos, 02-13-2007 02:00 AM
Replies: 10 Views: 1,055
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02-14-2007 11:33 AM

Calldown on paired board w/TT

No real reads, but whole table is kinda donkish. Would you raise anywhere here postflop, given his weaksauce bets? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em,...

Started by Warpe, 02-14-2007 10:58 AM
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02-14-2007 11:27 AM

I miss value like I miss my wife.

Villain is 38/14 over 150 hands and seems a bit spewy. He's been raising light. ** Game ID 687427922 starting - 2007-02-14 00:14:56 ** Adonis ...

Started by Benoso, 02-14-2007 08:06 AM
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02-14-2007 09:24 AM

Weak Tight or Weak Right?

Is this so wrong against an unknown? I just figured trips would raise at one point so I got that sick "he has KJ" feeling. Texas Hold'em $1-$1 NL...

Started by Galapogos, 02-13-2007 08:58 PM
Replies: 10 Views: 967
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02-14-2007 02:52 AM

Weak play, right?

Full Tilt Poker No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.10/$0.25 4 players Converter Stack sizes: Hero: $38.85 Button: $48.25 SB: $26.30

Started by quinlan20, 02-13-2007 05:50 PM
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02-13-2007 10:37 PM

Most Ridiculus HU session EVER

Ok so I pwned the bubble. I pwned my opponent. I know I didnt do much wrong. How have I not won? I wanted to post this first to check it was ok...

Started by gingerwizard, 02-12-2007 02:40 PM
Replies: 27 Views: 1,750
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02-13-2007 07:39 PM

Is this fishy?

Am I priced in to call this? Honestly, I am lost in this hand....just trying to get to showdown cheaply. I was going to fold to any raise on the...

Started by JL, 02-13-2007 02:53 AM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,816
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02-13-2007 06:54 PM

Max value? Set with deepstacks

38/14/3 Full Tilt Poker No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $1/$2 6 players Converter Stack sizes:

Started by Harry, 02-13-2007 04:48 PM
Replies: 1 Views: 624
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02-13-2007 05:47 PM

Induce the bluff then fold. Is this as bad as I think it is

Cant remember his exact stats but he's pretty tight preflop and pretty aggro postflop. Somewhere around 20/7/9 Cryptologic No Limit Holdem...

Started by Pelion, 02-12-2007 06:57 PM
Replies: 10 Views: 881
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02-13-2007 03:30 PM

Check my line please - facing turn push

Opp was a good regular whose play I usually respect. This had me puzzled. Do I have to go to the races here? PokerRoom No-Limit Hold'em, $0.50 BB...

Started by silu73, 02-13-2007 03:13 AM
Replies: 2 Views: 745
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02-13-2007 03:00 PM

JJ OOP Linecheck

Villain is 24/11 over 44 hands, and hasn't seen me doing anything out of the ordinary. ** Laguna Estate (0.15|0.30 No Limit - Cash Game) Real...

Started by Benoso, 02-11-2007 08:18 PM
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02-13-2007 11:21 AM

Stack a donk

Guy is 29/20/2 after just over 100 hands. I am new to the table though, only my 2nd hand. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (6 handed) Hand...

Started by NLHE lahooozaher, 02-13-2007 07:02 AM
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02-13-2007 10:32 AM

QQ on monotone flop.

opponent is 40/13 over 50 or so hands. My line was a little goofy, do you raise the flop. And river is a call right even though it looks like an A...

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 02-12-2007 03:50 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 734
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02-13-2007 09:40 AM

Fold Kings preflop?...

Consider villain unknown. Only seen him for about 40 hands now, though over those 40 hands he has been somewhat donkish playing at 56/26/4.8 I've...

Started by griffey24, 02-12-2007 07:58 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 881
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02-13-2007 06:37 AM

mid 2pr no good vs loose-passive?

my only read is he's 30/6/1.7 after 350 hands, and limp-folds a lot pre flop. also im 25/20, and have isolated him and taken down pots either pre...

Started by benny999, 02-12-2007 05:01 AM
Replies: 8 Views: 853
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02-13-2007 03:43 AM

My first short handed table session... 1 hand needs advice

Hi all, Please comment this play: PokerStars Game Holdem No Limit ($0.05/$0.10) Table Gondola II 6-max Seat #5 is the button Seat 1:...

Started by coolsmoe, 02-12-2007 06:03 PM
Replies: 2 Views: 660
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02-13-2007 01:43 AM

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