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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

100NL 6m Trip aces facing minraise from unknown

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) BB ($45.90) UTG...

Started by nogenius, 11-07-2006 12:08 AM
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11-07-2006 01:21 PM

multiway reraised pot with overpair

I just played some 100nl 6max on bodog and wonder about this one. Basically, even though I am probably wa/wb, should I just go for broke on the...

Started by benny999, 11-05-2006 03:41 AM
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11-07-2006 12:55 PM

100NL, how are these hands?

These were a few hands from my session today that I wasn't so sure about. I'd appreciate any help, thanks! Hand 1: - no real reads on either of...

Started by griffey24, 11-06-2006 06:55 PM
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11-07-2006 12:01 PM

Regarding 4-betting AK.

Villain is 25/20 over 100 hands or so. He's reraising lots etc.. No one has 4-bet him yet. FullTiltPoker Game #1200722165: Table Cranwood (6 max)...

Started by Ravageur, 11-06-2006 05:39 AM
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11-07-2006 11:04 AM

example of playing a draw OOP (no advice needed)

This is a subject that people always seem to have trouble with. *In general*, you want to be playing your draws agressively. You should also be...

Started by Lukie, 11-06-2006 07:05 PM
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11-07-2006 06:33 AM

gutshot?

I think that I played this fairly well, but would like some feedback on it. especially the lines of thought used during the hand. I think I...

Started by pgil, 11-06-2006 11:50 AM
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11-07-2006 12:51 AM

100NL 6m AA faces the b/3b line

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) Button ($85.35) SB...

Started by nogenius, 11-07-2006 12:13 AM
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11-07-2006 12:46 AM

Best/Most efficient way to improve my game?

I just reached my goal I made last month to reach a 6k bankroll. Ive been playing the best poker of my life but I know theres alot to the game Im...

Started by Happy Jones, 11-04-2006 08:38 PM
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11-06-2006 11:45 PM

100NL 6m AA river decision

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) MP ($179.45) Button...

Started by nogenius, 11-06-2006 09:31 PM
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11-06-2006 11:28 PM

TPGK facing c/r blind on blind

Absolutely no reads. Ultimate Bet No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $2./$4. 6 players Converter Stack sizes: UTG: $617.20

Started by aislephive, 11-05-2006 09:41 PM
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11-06-2006 09:59 PM

Reraise flop lines???

I am having a world of trouble dealing with these reraised pots. Full stacks Hands: AA, KK no real problems QQ/JJ: You rereaise, they call. ...

Started by Jager, 11-05-2006 10:37 PM
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11-06-2006 08:47 PM

Two hands, one villain

Villain's 27/21 over not enough hands. I've been splashing around a bit and my image is shot to hell :lol: ******* Hand 1 ******** I don't...

Started by Warpe, 11-06-2006 11:54 AM
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11-06-2006 08:00 PM

100NL 6m Combo draw in limped pot

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) Button ($153.50) SB...

Started by nogenius, 11-06-2006 11:27 AM
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11-06-2006 07:45 PM

Standard? Set on flop in position.

Full Tilt Poker No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.25/$0.50 5 players Converter Stack sizes: UTG: $78.55 CO: $54.20 Hero: $51.95

Started by Harry, 11-05-2006 06:49 PM
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11-06-2006 04:49 PM

Did I maximize here on the turn+river?

My read: Villains flop raise is top pair or better. If its top pair, its probably a weak kicker. Qx in its truest sense. On the turn, his bet is...

Started by euphoricism, 11-05-2006 11:22 PM
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11-06-2006 02:11 PM

100NL 6m JJ in blind battle

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: 2+2 Forums) MP ($30) Button...

Started by nogenius, 11-06-2006 11:31 AM
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11-06-2006 12:21 PM

100NL 6m AK makes TPTK in rr pot

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) Hero ($142.30) Button...

Started by nogenius, 11-05-2006 04:19 AM
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11-06-2006 10:00 AM

"hit sets, get paid"

Hey everyone, It's 8:30am EST and I can't sleep, hence you are in for an in-depth poker strategy post from yours truly. If this is the motto...

Started by Lukie, 11-04-2006 08:36 AM
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11-06-2006 06:32 AM

3- 50NL Hands

#1 Full Tilt Poker No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.25/$0.50 5 players Converter Pre-flop: (5 players) Foldgerz is CO with A:spade:...

Started by Margin Of Error, 11-05-2006 11:11 PM
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11-05-2006 11:32 PM

25-50NL Comments plz.

Full Tilt Poker No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.10/$0.25 6 players Converter Pre-flop: (6 players) Hero is SB with 8:diamond: 8:club: ...

Started by Margin Of Error, 11-04-2006 05:43 AM
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11-05-2006 02:04 PM

Check this river call

Villain seems like a bad tag, has been playing fairly tight and agg for a small sample. I basically instacalled this river, but I am curious as to...

Started by Renton, 11-04-2006 08:50 AM
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11-05-2006 01:21 PM

A few hands where villain wakes up

Villain seems to be a loon. Hand 1: No Limit Hold'em CryptoLogic ($100NL) Converted by FTRConv 6-handed StacksUTG: $118.92 UTG+1:...

Started by Anosmic, 11-04-2006 03:23 AM
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11-05-2006 05:44 AM

100NL 6m Turned TPTK vs. donk in rr pot

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) Hero ($98.50) UTG...

Started by nogenius, 11-05-2006 04:24 AM
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11-05-2006 05:36 AM

Wow, what a sick hand reader (lc)

Fuck. Villain is straate. I'd probably check behind the turn if I didn't pair up my 8 and get a nice boost of equity. This guy certainly isn't...

Started by Lukie, 11-03-2006 05:58 PM
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11-04-2006 05:01 PM

100NL 6m Flopped baby flush, 150 BB's deep

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) SB ($171.65) BB...

Started by nogenius, 11-04-2006 02:02 AM
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11-04-2006 10:09 AM

2 barrel advice

I've been thinking and experimenting with double and triple barrels for a little while, and I found this hand in PT. I don't remember anything, so...

Started by benny999, 10-31-2006 07:47 PM
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11-03-2006 09:08 PM

100NL 6m TPTK OOP in rr pot

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) SB ($141.05) Hero...

Started by nogenius, 11-03-2006 07:39 PM
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11-03-2006 07:39 PM

100NL 6m Overpair in rr blind battle

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) Hero ($164.35) UTG...

Started by nogenius, 11-02-2006 10:34 PM
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11-03-2006 06:23 PM

There should be a warning label :)

Just browsing the stickies and followed some of the 6-max links e.g. http://www.pokerpages.com/articles/archives/negreanu02.htm Do we really...

Started by Anosmic, 10-30-2006 05:19 AM
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11-03-2006 06:13 PM

AA, Good Fold?

Villain is one of the more solid regulars. His play screams pocket pair at me, so his c/r AI on the river looks pretty obvious.. villain didnt show...

Started by euphoricism, 11-01-2006 12:37 PM
Replies: 29 Views: 2,022
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11-03-2006 05:53 PM

Taking a fish to value town (3 hands)

These 3 hands are all against the same fish. His VPIP was well over 80% and he was quite often taking weak hands way too far. He'd usually donk the...

Started by mcatdog, 11-01-2006 12:38 AM
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11-03-2006 04:38 PM

River decisions...

Hand One: This guy was a decent player, hadn't seen anything too out of line yet. The fact that he check/called me twice after raising the flop,...

Started by UG, 11-02-2006 10:07 PM
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11-03-2006 02:56 PM

Games getting tougher? PSSHHHHH!

People are still giving their money away, you just have to work a little harder to take it. At my 100NL 6-max game tonight on PS, 3 fish left the...

Started by mcatdog, 11-03-2006 03:20 AM
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11-03-2006 02:40 PM

$100 NL , how's this KQ line

Villain has been playing agressively and raising a lot of draws. He's been playing fishy.. chasing all overs and draws as well, so I labelled him...

Started by griffey24, 11-02-2006 11:46 PM
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11-03-2006 01:19 PM

100NL 6m Flop OESD in multiway rr pot

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) MP ($202.85) Button...

Started by nogenius, 11-03-2006 11:34 AM
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11-03-2006 12:47 PM

Some overpairs

******* Hand 1 ******** No reads. Full Tilt Poker No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $1/$2 6 players Converter Stack sizes:

Started by Warpe, 11-02-2006 08:09 PM
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11-03-2006 12:21 PM

3 AKs hands for analysis. New to 6-handed and needing help!

I have just started to play six-handed NL cash game and for the first time in a long run I am really ending up with a negative total. I will post...

Started by Borax, 10-28-2006 03:53 PM
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11-03-2006 10:56 AM

Difference between 5- and 6-max

Was playing some $50NL 5-max on dise and I'm wondering if there's any reason to keep these games seperate from 6-max in PT. Okay having 5 players,...

Started by Anosmic, 11-03-2006 06:28 AM
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11-03-2006 08:52 AM

Let's dance?

UTG+1 has pushed QQ preflop in a previous hand. BB's reraise is more concerning. Not sure I can ever fold here. Full Tilt Poker No Limit Holdem...

Started by Warpe, 11-02-2006 06:02 PM
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11-02-2006 08:46 PM

Some tough decisions - 2/4 UB

Villain is 32/16 but hasn't gotten out of line, then again I'm not paying much attention. Also the first time he has reraised me preflop and we have...

Started by aislephive, 11-02-2006 01:36 AM
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11-02-2006 05:17 PM

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