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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

$50NL KK, passive player showing aggression

UTG is 20/4 passive...when he c/r me on the flop i thought set, or something like Q9+ and perhaps Ad2d, i dont think this type of player would c/r me...

Started by dan, 08-09-2006 10:07 AM
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08-09-2006 10:49 AM

Low-low-low stakes 6-max hands

Yeah, it's low stakes... but I'm not even close to pwning at this level yet. I suck at short-handed. Just to make that clear. Poker Stars No...

Started by Anosmic, 08-09-2006 08:01 AM
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08-09-2006 10:21 AM

Two AQ hands in big pots $200NL

I hate playing AQ in big pots and try to avoid it. Help please? HAND 1: Villain is 57/17/2, haven't been watching him much. Is he doing this with...

Started by sandstorm, 08-08-2006 02:04 PM
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08-09-2006 05:05 AM

fun hand, pushing a pair with overcards out

no read, first orbit Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) ...

Started by gabe, 08-05-2006 04:23 PM
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08-09-2006 04:37 AM

Long term winrate pocket pairs

I'm curious to see everyone's stats.. limit ; #hands of sample ; 22-99 ptBB/100 winrate ; TT-AA ptBB/100 winrate 100NL ; 25K ; 33 ; 291...

Started by johnny_fish, 08-09-2006 01:20 AM
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08-09-2006 04:34 AM

Question on importance of stack size as it relates to EV

General question, but I play $25 and $50 6-max. Here is a typical situation. Say at the $50 game... I find a good table maybe 3-4 donators and a...

Started by flair1236, 08-08-2006 11:31 PM
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08-08-2006 11:42 PM

New to Short-Handed Help!

Here are my stats after my first 1299 hands at mostly $50nl and $25nl 5 and 6max (ive managed to break even so far): VP$IP: 33.56 pf Raise: 20.63...

Started by JL, 08-08-2006 07:08 PM
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08-08-2006 10:44 PM

TPQK i play bad

his bet size made me think draw, no history with villian but hes on 3 of my tables Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (6 handed) Hand History...

Started by gabe, 08-02-2006 12:16 PM
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08-08-2006 09:41 PM

another call down

first full orbit at table, no reads, comments? Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com...

Started by gabe, 08-02-2006 11:02 PM
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08-08-2006 09:41 PM

Fnord fastplays Lukie HU

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.50 BB heads-up Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver Cards) Lukie $63.20...

Started by Fnord, 08-08-2006 01:50 AM
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08-08-2006 05:04 PM

Weird QQ in the blinds.

Villian is 20/10. Seems solid. Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format:...

Started by Irisheyes, 08-08-2006 06:40 AM
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08-08-2006 05:01 PM

KQs UTG 4-way

Villain is unknown. This line is probably standard vs. an unknown but what if he's 40/10? 15/8? Party Poker No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds:...

Started by johnny_fish, 08-07-2006 07:51 PM
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08-08-2006 03:56 PM

A rare bluff from me...

I don't bluff much at all in big pots, but thought this was a good time. Do you like it? SB is a tag around 20/10. I am similar. I haven't...

Started by benny999, 08-08-2006 01:37 PM
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08-08-2006 02:29 PM

Could it be worth calling the river?

Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) saw flop|saw showdown ...

Started by Irisheyes, 08-08-2006 06:47 AM
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08-08-2006 09:13 AM

This is insane!

Royal Flush followed by four of a kind aces within a few hands on the same table, both get payed off big.. Game # 396947361 - Texas Hold'em No...

Started by Cocco_Bill, 08-07-2006 08:07 PM
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08-08-2006 01:50 AM

This is money in the bank 99% of the time correct?

PokerStars Game #4966890588: Hold'em No Limit ($0.10/$0.25) - 2006/05/17 - 18:35:08 (ET) Table 'Hermippe III' 6-max Seat #6 is the button Seat 1:...

Started by johnnyBuz, 05-17-2006 06:38 PM
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08-08-2006 01:07 AM

$100nl 6max - Folding Top Two in Multiway Pot

NOTE: This is somewhat wordy and I apologize for that, I just had a lot running through my head at the time So my BR is nearing $2k and Ive...

Started by andy-akb, 08-07-2006 02:53 PM
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08-07-2006 11:49 PM

Fish hooks.

1) Villain is 28/21/aggro over a small number of hands. A few hands ago he got stacked with KK losing to AKs all in pf, so he could be tilting. ...

Started by bdawg56kg, 08-07-2006 12:57 AM
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08-07-2006 06:53 PM

Hand I found in the 2+2 archives.

"10-10-20 no limit at lucky chances, my first time playing any no limit game so I am a "little" intimidated by the prospect of losing all my chips in...

Started by vqc, 08-07-2006 01:13 AM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,021
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08-07-2006 06:32 PM

AK vs. short stack

Is there any getting away from this vs. an unknown half-buy? Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from...

Started by Rockymv, 08-07-2006 02:17 PM
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08-07-2006 05:33 PM

JJ OOP check up.

How is this line? I was new to the table, so no reads, except the table stats from the lobby were $40 average pot and 70% of players to the flop, if...

Started by benny999, 08-07-2006 04:49 AM
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08-07-2006 03:18 PM

AA line check

6-max game on everest, I have 50$, villain covers. Villain is a bad player, overly aggressive maniac type, plays almost every hand. Preflop :...

Started by Tom42, 08-07-2006 12:52 PM
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08-07-2006 02:04 PM

Line checks from tonight

Another rough night. Looks like I'm moving back to 50nl, which is doubly frustrating because I feel like I played pretty well tonight. Oh well. 1...

Started by Rockymv, 08-07-2006 01:22 AM
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08-07-2006 12:51 PM

KK hand

Villian is 28/13. What the hell am I supposed to do? It's either 33 or JT. Can I really just fold? Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (6 handed)...

Started by Rockymv, 08-06-2006 02:50 AM
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08-07-2006 12:09 PM

Set line/value

Villian is 36/4 and has bet 7/8 rivers in the small sample I have on him. Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter...

Started by bluey, 08-06-2006 06:16 PM
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08-07-2006 12:02 PM

TPGK fun times

Villian is 40/10. I have some kind of psychological problem or something. I found myself physically unable to lay this down. Party Poker No-Limit...

Started by Rockymv, 08-06-2006 02:52 AM
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08-07-2006 12:01 PM

Strategy Questions

I've been having a little trouble lately at $.5-$1 and was wondering if I could get some pointers in some situations I feel I'm weak in. Assume...

Started by Murd0c, 08-06-2006 10:15 PM
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08-06-2006 10:15 PM

How weak is this?

Not sure what to think of this hand. I know QQ overpair is a huge hand in a button game, but villain seemed tight, and when tight players call a pfr...

Started by Lukie, 08-05-2006 11:47 AM
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08-06-2006 01:12 PM

Opinions.

Seat 1: lcautc ($303.55 in chips) Seat 3: theswede38 ($516.55 in chips) Seat 7: Poutros- ($108.65 in chips) Seat 8: IRgamb00l ($148 in chips)...

Started by ripjohngotti, 08-06-2006 03:32 AM
Replies: 3 Views: 506
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08-06-2006 12:57 PM

Aces vs TAgg, river laydown

My opponent is TAgg. Tries to play well, stupidest thing I've seen him do so far is use a CardRunners icon for his Avatar. We're both about $100...

Started by Fnord, 08-01-2006 01:49 AM
Replies: 13 Views: 964
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08-05-2006 11:32 PM

He wouldn't do this with AA would he?

Villian is a solid TAG, 25/16 ish player. Haven't seen him do anything out of the ordinary. I have reraised him pf maybe 3 times in the last hour on...

Started by Irisheyes, 08-04-2006 01:35 PM
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08-05-2006 04:40 PM

a little different AK line

I wanted to post this weird hand in order to celebrate my 1000th post in this magnificent forum. I hope that after this speech I will get many...

Started by Pingviini, 08-03-2006 08:14 AM
Replies: 15 Views: 1,327
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08-05-2006 03:02 PM

25 NL 6max. KK. Line check.

Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) BB ($21.55) UTG ($39.30)...

Started by vqc, 08-03-2006 09:43 PM
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08-05-2006 04:56 AM

Blind fight vs dead money

My opponent is a little loose and kinda bad, a bit on the passive side. How'd I do? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (5 handed) Hand...

Started by Fnord, 08-01-2006 12:39 AM
Replies: 26 Views: 1,215
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08-04-2006 05:27 PM

The new, improved, maniac, me!

Thanks in advance to anyone who goes through this. Hand 1) Villian is a good TAG. Second time he has reraised me in the last while. Party...

Started by Irisheyes, 08-04-2006 02:20 PM
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08-04-2006 03:59 PM

25/50 on party

See you guys there

Started by midas06, 07-14-2006 06:42 AM
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08-04-2006 03:55 PM

I do a spew?

UTG is a loose passive chaser fish. Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format:...

Started by Irisheyes, 08-04-2006 01:01 PM
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08-04-2006 01:42 PM

bluffing with a 1/3 pot bet

no reads ***** Hand History for Game 4868904631 ***** 0/0 Texas Hold'em Game Table (NL) - Thu Aug 03 16:55:28 EDT 2006 Table Table 108714 (No...

Started by theDEEPdish, 08-04-2006 01:23 AM
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08-04-2006 01:04 PM

25 NL 6max. KJs. line check.

Villian 26/18 over 50 hands Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format:...

Started by vqc, 08-03-2006 09:46 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 586
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08-04-2006 12:41 PM

AJ vs shorty lc

No reads Party Poker No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.25/$0.50 5 players Converter Stack sizes: UTG: $105.95

Started by apunisher, 08-04-2006 12:31 PM
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08-04-2006 12:31 PM

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