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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

AA on paired turn.

Villain is a 19/14 tagg who seems str8 forward and unremarkable. What is my plan for this turn? PokerStars Game #7431749531: Hold'em No Limit...

Started by Renton, 12-13-2006 09:24 PM
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12-13-2006 11:36 PM

KK, multi-way, OOP and 230BB's deep

Hey guys, I just had this hand this evening and wanted some feedback on playing this postflop. I definitely didn't like all the callers I got, and...

Started by griffey24, 12-12-2006 11:45 PM
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12-13-2006 11:35 PM

I can't explain my actions

I would raise here PF, but I don't want to play for stacks with a 50xbb for tpgk. However, I end up doing that anyways. Is my turn bet to induce a...

Started by Alibi, 12-13-2006 05:48 PM
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12-13-2006 11:31 PM

Combo draw; ALL IN!!

Judging by his Insta-push on the flop, I can rule out a set (and 2 pair probably) can't I? So, easy call then? GAME #461937978: Texas Hold'em...

Started by JL, 12-12-2006 11:51 PM
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12-13-2006 09:02 PM

Pointless River Bet?

Another discussion hand. I cant remember much about this guy, it was a while ago. IIRC he was pretty taggy. What are your thoughts on the river...

Started by euphoricism, 12-13-2006 03:37 PM
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12-13-2006 07:09 PM

OESD>OESFD on turn

Villain is Pelion. Anybody shove this turn? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com...

Started by Warpe, 12-13-2006 01:00 PM
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12-13-2006 06:17 PM

Is this even a decision?

Shorty who pushes river just sat down at the table. His stack and his preflop play speak for themselves : ***** Hand History for Game 5493336406...

Started by Genitruc, 12-13-2006 12:43 AM
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12-13-2006 05:24 PM

Soild thin call?

Guy is LAGGtard, I think he plays 55-88, TT, missed draw this way. Bet the turn? Fold the river? PokerStars Game #7414150322: Hold'em No Limit...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 12-12-2006 04:56 PM
Replies: 12 Views: 1,198
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12-13-2006 05:16 PM

5/10 hand that confused me

UTG is solid, ive been playing with him but we haven't had any big pots except some preflop allins AA v KK and two AK v QQ. button is huge crazy...

Started by gabe, 12-12-2006 01:27 PM
Replies: 42 Views: 2,983
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12-13-2006 05:06 PM

How do I play this

Villian is a good regular player. Plays 25/21/5.5 We do get in reraising wars every so often, haven't really been at it today but he is def. capable...

Started by Irisheyes, 12-12-2006 06:28 PM
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12-13-2006 01:50 PM

Rope-A-Dope?

Should I have dropped the hammer quicker? Villain hasnt done anything out of line. I'm thinking he's got an overpair. PokerStars Game...

Started by euphoricism, 12-12-2006 09:56 PM
Replies: 20 Views: 1,529
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12-13-2006 01:28 PM

50NL FTR Chatroom session.

I'm going to fire one table up. If youve got some freetime or a free spot on your monitor for one more table, come rail and we'll discuss poker in...

Started by euphoricism, 12-12-2006 03:16 PM
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12-13-2006 01:24 PM

I wanna fold, seems like I should fold, but he's just so bad

Opps really sucks, 55/14, a real big fish, hasn't really minraised before. PokerStars Game #7390022006: Hold'em No Limit ($0.25/$0.50) -...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 12-10-2006 09:26 PM
Replies: 18 Views: 1,415
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12-13-2006 12:02 PM

Getting as much value from KK vs Lagg as possible

3bet PF? Bet less/check behind on river? (I think that'd be a huge loss of value if I checked) Damn I should have raised the flop....why didn't I...

Started by JL, 12-12-2006 11:45 PM
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12-13-2006 09:51 AM

Yay-Yay

Under what conditions do you make this play and why? I’ve mentioned several times that I play overpairs weakly a whole lot… But I’m curious how this...

Started by Genitruc, 12-13-2006 01:31 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,044
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12-13-2006 09:45 AM

2 chances with QQ against unknown

Chance # 1: PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $2 BB (4 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) UTG...

Started by elipsesjeff, 12-09-2006 07:05 PM
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12-13-2006 08:05 AM

Bet turn?

Maybe I'm just stupid and tired cuz its 7am but is this usually a standard bet or check? If I had nothing I would definitely bluff when the ace...

Started by andr3w321, 12-13-2006 07:05 AM
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12-13-2006 07:05 AM

Standard or stupid?

Villain is a TAGG regular, no other reads. Is this standard or do I slowdown somewhere? Cryptologic No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds:...

Started by Alexos, 12-13-2006 02:56 AM
Replies: 3 Views: 780
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12-13-2006 04:53 AM

Nuts n Bolts

This is the kind of spot that imo separates the marginal winners from the breakeven players from the big winners. Most posts are about huge pots with...

Started by Genitruc, 12-13-2006 01:39 AM
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12-13-2006 02:27 AM

Rate my push

No stats on opp yet. Play on turn? Full Tilt Poker No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.50/$1 6 players Converter Stack sizes: UTG: $36.15

Started by Harry, 12-12-2006 11:35 PM
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12-13-2006 02:26 AM

Last post 4 awhile : Standard or spew?

Villain who overbets flop is overaggro Bigstack is good player, likes to set his price on later streets OOP. K I'm done spamming the forum ty...

Started by Genitruc, 12-13-2006 01:49 AM
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12-13-2006 02:24 AM

3-handed vs Laggtard

Maybe these are all standrad... Hand 1 : ***** Hand History for Game 5494267946 ***** $200 NL Texas Hold'em - Saturday, December 09, 23:09:43...

Started by Genitruc, 12-13-2006 01:24 AM
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12-13-2006 02:24 AM

Nuts n Bolts part 2

Shorty is a shorty. Shorties are generally bad at poker… Oh yeah... what do I beat? ***** Hand History for Game 5501183718 ***** $200 NL Texas...

Started by Genitruc, 12-13-2006 01:45 AM
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12-13-2006 02:21 AM

Man I hate this situation

Villain is unknown... GAME #461859520: Texas Hold'em NL $0.50/$1 2006-12-11 17:42:37 Table Tramore (6 max) Seat 1: colombio123 ($173.70 in...

Started by JL, 12-13-2006 12:01 AM
Replies: 5 Views: 744
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12-13-2006 02:08 AM

$100NL, 10,000 hand checkup

Hey guys, Well after beating 25NL and 50NL I finally decided that I should buy PokerTracker. I am probably primarily motivated by the fact that I...

Started by griffey24, 12-11-2006 08:19 PM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,446
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12-12-2006 11:56 PM

TPTK vs total fish

Villain is a lagtard fish who's playing almost every hand. POKERSTARS GAME #7394720321: HOLD'EM NO LIMIT ($0.50/$1.00) - 2006/12/11 - 05:06:33...

Started by Renton, 12-11-2006 06:10 AM
Replies: 26 Views: 1,922
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12-12-2006 11:40 PM

AA facing 3-bet on turn....

should i get away from this? kinda smells like a set line, but i dont know Full Tilt Poker Game #1399553030: Table Marcon (6 max) - $0.10/$0.25 -...

Started by bode, 12-12-2006 09:52 PM
Replies: 2 Views: 1,257
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12-12-2006 10:40 PM

QQ meeting some resistance

villain is 32/20/1.1 over ~150 hands is checking behind right here given villains c/c's and 4 to a strait on the board? Full Tilt Poker Game...

Started by bode, 12-12-2006 10:17 PM
Replies: 1 Views: 674
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12-12-2006 10:40 PM

50NL What would you do?

Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) SB ($46.70) BB ($59.70)...

Started by Reidak, 12-12-2006 09:28 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 929
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12-12-2006 10:39 PM

Reads Reads Reads

I suck at them in NL. Suck. Horrible. I need help. Tell me what you look for and how you go about doing it. Do you focus on one player, probably...

Started by euphoricism, 12-11-2006 04:24 PM
Replies: 15 Views: 1,729
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12-12-2006 08:07 PM

River fold? And line check

I played this hand very passively but I feel like it's rightfully so. He is very solid. I think this is an obvious set or straight on any other...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 12-12-2006 04:17 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 813
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12-12-2006 07:18 PM

A blind steal against a probably defense raise, I flop hard.

Im playin my standard sLAGyness. Villain has seen me steal toooons, and I've also showed some rediculous hands down. He's pretty tight, though, and...

Started by euphoricism, 12-12-2006 05:52 PM
Replies: 5 Views: 886
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12-12-2006 07:07 PM

Getting loose with 78s (3 hands in one hour)

Hand 1: GuyZox is Tagg PokerTV is terrible. I dont like this hand, I dont think my flush outs are good after pokerTV calls twice on the flop. ...

Started by JL, 12-12-2006 04:37 PM
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12-12-2006 04:44 PM

AK 2pair no good eh? Reraised pot.

Only 30 hands on this guy and have not seen hem do anything weird. Notice the preflop cold call (original raised folded) Party Poker No-Limit...

Started by sandstorm, 12-12-2006 12:59 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,002
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12-12-2006 04:42 PM

50NL - AQ for stacks vs unknown?

villain had just sat down PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.50 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format:...

Started by swiggidy, 12-12-2006 02:45 PM
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12-12-2006 04:34 PM

This bluff is... (you answer)

PokerStars Game #7334875902: Hold'em No Limit ($0.25/$0.50) - 2006/12/07 - 01:55:46 (ET) Table 'Anneliese II' 6-max Seat #1 is the button Seat 1:...

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 12-07-2006 02:00 AM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,460
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12-12-2006 03:13 PM

Lukie gets pwned

Seat 4: cesare ($929.60 in chips) Seat 5: DAG007 ($1117.50 in chips) Seat 6: WrongButton ($1168 in chips) DAG007: posts small blind $5...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 12-12-2006 11:24 AM
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12-12-2006 01:23 PM

passively-played overpair on draw board

button is 25/14/3 after 111 hands, no other read. My image is tag but kinda weak. A couple times I folded to someone reraising pre flop, or to...

Started by benny999, 12-12-2006 04:37 AM
Replies: 4 Views: 656
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12-12-2006 12:46 PM

2 AQ hands. Where am I supposed to fold?

1. Villain is unknown. I just sat an orbit or two ago and he's opened a lot of pots. Sorry Fnord and UG, i didn't get a chance to ask him his...

Started by Renton, 12-11-2006 11:42 PM
Replies: 15 Views: 1,290
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12-12-2006 12:42 PM

Some hizzands

#1 Villain is a standard loose-passive ATM and I'm 100% sure he has a huge hand here. Am I ahead often enough to just shove it all in God Bless...

Started by mcatdog, 12-12-2006 10:53 AM
Replies: 2 Views: 722
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12-12-2006 12:08 PM

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