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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

A-K suited.

This is a hand from yesterday I found. Opponent unknown. Turn play? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $2 BB (2 handed) Hand History Converter Tool...

Started by dsaxton, 05-26-2006 04:26 PM
Replies: 31 Views: 1,495
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06-02-2006 11:37 AM

Another weird bet.

Good or bad? Opponent unknown. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $2 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format:...

Started by dsaxton, 05-31-2006 02:27 PM
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06-02-2006 09:34 AM

Bluffing again. PS 10/20.

POKERSTARS GAME #4993181090: HOLD'EM NO LIMIT ($10/$20) - 2006/05/20 - 04:36:30 (ET) Table 'Cassiopea' 9-max Seat #5 is the button Seat 1:...

Started by Iwind, 05-20-2006 07:25 AM
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06-02-2006 02:30 AM

Some hands from my last session

Let me know if my lines are optimal please. Feeback here has been great lately. Sorry for all the hands, figured one post is better than a bunch. ...

Started by r8ed, 06-01-2006 12:53 AM
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06-01-2006 01:47 PM

Some hands from today

hand #1 PokerStars Game #5118229620: Hold'em No Limit ($0.05/$0.10) - 2006/06/01 - 11:17:43 (ET) Table 'Ilsewa' 6-max Seat #1 is the button...

Started by Werddown, 06-01-2006 11:40 AM
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06-01-2006 12:46 PM

Pocket pair OOP when an Ace falls

So this is a pretty common situation that leaves me a bit unsure of what to do. I'll illustrate with an example. Game is 200 NL 1/2 blinds, both me...

Started by jo, 05-31-2006 12:57 AM
Replies: 10 Views: 1,066
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06-01-2006 12:20 PM

$50 NLHE @ UB hands for review

Heya all just started up a new account at UB with Card Runners endorsed Rakeback. Been having a tough time so far. I think my play has been...

Started by Murd0c, 05-31-2006 05:04 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,244
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05-31-2006 09:51 PM

NL200 6-max Hands for Critique

It's been a while since I've been able to have a TRUE session of NL200 6-max (like, more than an hour or so). I'm rusty and just feel a little...

Started by UG, 05-27-2006 03:25 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 931
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05-31-2006 02:08 PM

The good, the bad and the ugly?

So are there any major errors here, just had an ugly run in with 1 player at a table, all hands are same villan.. Hand 1, he just sat down so no...

Started by Seasider, 05-29-2006 01:02 PM
Replies: 10 Views: 1,035
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05-31-2006 08:46 AM

55 blind battle

Just sat down, Villain is unknown. Did I maximize value? Prima Poker skin No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $2.00/$4.00 5 players Converter ...

Started by johnny_fish, 05-26-2006 02:46 PM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,244
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05-31-2006 05:04 AM

River bet.

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

Started by dsaxton, 05-31-2006 01:35 AM
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05-31-2006 04:59 AM

Big bluff.

Villian (utg) is a solid tag 20/15 regular. He probably views me the same. On the flop I don't think he check-raises with an 8 or a hand like AKcc. I...

Started by bdawg56kg, 05-30-2006 12:47 AM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,078
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05-31-2006 03:37 AM

multi-tabling questions (first of all how do you do it ?)

hi guys, im sure a lot of u play 4 tables and stuff at a time.... i actually only play max 2, mostly only 1 table i been playing party poker...

Started by taddyho, 05-31-2006 12:44 AM
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05-31-2006 12:44 AM

Unimproved 4-4 River Call

This guy has been playing very aggressively and has been in alot of pots with trash hands (ex. calling a 4bb raise with J4o). I called on the flop...

Started by zaaaaaak, 05-30-2006 04:20 AM
Replies: 4 Views: 857
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05-30-2006 10:53 PM

HU vs super aggressive player

Hi Fellas I have been working on my heads up play and have had some up and downs, but over all I can tell improvement. I have a question however,...

Started by archer, 05-29-2006 09:45 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,004
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05-30-2006 07:32 PM

Some NL50 6-max hands

I'm having fun (read: sarcasm) at Party NL50 6-max. After running at 16ptbb/100 at 25NL over a few thousand hands and moving up, I ran -8ptbb/100 at...

Started by donnybaker, 05-29-2006 11:02 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 994
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05-30-2006 05:05 PM

He forced me to bluff

Who the heck minraises on that flop with a made hand? I was ready to fold when I thought about it. ***** Hand History for Game 4386842885 *****...

Started by r8ed, 05-29-2006 12:56 AM
Replies: 4 Views: 757
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05-30-2006 11:17 AM

Bluffing with $1,000 bet on river, 6max 1000NL.

Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ Hero (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) MP ($1691) Button...

Started by Iwind, 05-15-2006 02:27 PM
Replies: 23 Views: 2,348
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05-30-2006 10:40 AM

Couple of NL 100 hands

I'm on a bit of a downswing atm, and I need some feedback on some hands to regain some motivation to play more hands (in order to get over my...

Started by Robert, 05-29-2006 06:53 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 709
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05-30-2006 01:30 AM

2 hands.

No read but I'm committed. Did I inflate this pot too quickly or is this standard? ***** Hand History for Game 4386355059 ***** 0/0 Texas Hold'em...

Started by r8ed, 05-29-2006 01:05 AM
Replies: 3 Views: 783
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05-29-2006 10:56 PM

PS $5.50 - HU - Can you lay down 2 pair?

(Sorry about the format, I couldn't get the hand converter to take the hand.) PokerStars Game #5083061583: Tournament #25537123, $5.00+$0.50...

Started by DWayneBos, 05-29-2006 10:26 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,115
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05-29-2006 08:18 PM

A couple of (easy?) laydowns

otredojady2 is a donkey, other guy just got there. Once everyone called I figured unless I spike a Queen there is no way I can win this hand. I was...

Started by r8ed, 05-28-2006 01:20 AM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,150
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05-29-2006 10:00 AM

Why can't I reraise here?

I bet less than short stack. Short stack pushes. Guy in between calls. I did not have the option to reraise. Why? BTW, I make this preflop call...

Started by r8ed, 05-29-2006 12:52 AM
Replies: 4 Views: 902
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05-29-2006 09:56 AM

Str8 on a flush board vs shortstack

No reads on player. Tables seems tight and it's 5 handed so I open up my raising range a lot. ***** Hand History for Game 4387092738 *****...

Started by Renton, 05-29-2006 03:49 AM
Replies: 1 Views: 670
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05-29-2006 04:13 AM

iliketospew86

Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (10 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) UTG ($1391.65) UTG+1...

Started by ilikeaces86, 05-10-2006 06:46 PM
Replies: 21 Views: 1,940
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05-28-2006 11:31 PM

FlopTurnRiver LHE HU Challenge Tournament Details

Brackets: The matches are ordered by letter. When each match is complete, post here the match letter and the winner. I will keep this...

Started by elipsesjeff, 02-10-2006 04:16 PM
Replies: 96 Views: 8,637
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05-28-2006 11:00 PM

Does acting like an idiot get you paid (50nL 6max)

***** Hand History for Game 4383686114 ***** $50 NL Texas Hold'em - Sunday, May 28, 16:45:03 ET 2006 Table Table 107937 (Real Money) Seat 4 is...

Started by zenbitz, 05-28-2006 04:54 PM
Replies: 2 Views: 841
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05-28-2006 05:36 PM

Fishy turn, bad river

Poor player. I get check-raised on the turn but I have outs and I think he may have two overs or something. Since I got check-raised on the turn I...

Started by r8ed, 05-28-2006 01:30 AM
Replies: 8 Views: 871
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05-28-2006 12:32 PM

66 - PP 100nl

Party Poker No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.50/$1 6 players Converter Stack sizes: Muxy: $189.02 UTG+1: $171.01 CO: $148.79

Started by Muxy, 05-28-2006 02:57 AM
Replies: 5 Views: 871
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05-28-2006 05:01 AM

Line vs. calling station

Calling station. Second Queen is disturbing but I figure I'll keep going unless I meet a raise. Look good? ***** Hand History for Game 4378810859...

Started by r8ed, 05-28-2006 01:23 AM
Replies: 2 Views: 747
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05-28-2006 02:58 AM

some quick $25 NL questions

Hello. I just put about 4k hands in the last two days and had some quick questions before I grind out another 4k or so. How often should I...

Started by rolonrolon, 05-28-2006 01:29 AM
Replies: 4 Views: 902
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05-28-2006 02:36 AM

77 call-down against a donkey.

Villian in this hand is a donkey. In a previous hand I raised pf with 44, and he called. On a 955 flop i c-bet, he minraised, and I called. Turn...

Started by bdawg56kg, 05-27-2006 06:34 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 853
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05-28-2006 01:12 AM

protecting my hands against draws

POKERSTARS GAME #5053865057: HOLD'EM NO LIMIT ($10/$20) - 2006/05/25 - 23:34:08 (ET) Table 'Chlosinde' 9-max Seat #9 is the button Seat 1: __2cb__...

Started by Bmxicle, 05-26-2006 08:00 AM
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05-27-2006 03:11 PM

Missed flush draw heads up

No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.25/$0.50 8 players Stack sizes: UTG: $10.85 UTG+1: $53 MP1: $22.80 MP2: $26.85

Started by Sound & Fury, 05-27-2006 02:40 PM
Replies: 2 Views: 1,175
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05-27-2006 03:10 PM

Top two pair donkish line.

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $2 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) MP ($166) CO ($157)...

Started by dsaxton, 05-26-2006 02:27 PM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,021
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05-27-2006 02:14 PM

JJ out of position, 2 kings flop. What to do?

Was totally clueless how to approach this. ***** Hand History for Game 4367431598 ***** $25 NL Texas Hold'em - Friday, May 26, 16:58:57 ET 2006...

Started by johnnyBuz, 05-26-2006 05:02 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,342
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05-27-2006 01:12 PM

Folded lower flush + other minor hand

I played this weakly, but despite that do you make this laydown after the raise on the flop and then the reraise on the turn? Seems like way too...

Started by r8ed, 05-27-2006 11:15 AM
Replies: 0 Views: 800
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05-27-2006 11:15 AM

What do you make of this?

River raise by me is correct right? What about if he raises AI on river instead of just $30 more? PokerStars Game #5066109243: Hold'em No Limit...

Started by andr3w321, 05-27-2006 04:51 AM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,119
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05-27-2006 09:47 AM

Did I play these hands right?

PokerStars Game #5057859459: Hold'em No Limit ($0.25/$0.50) - 2006/05/26 - 13:00:30 (ET) Table 'Carpenter' 6-max Seat #4 is the button Seat 1:...

Started by Silly String, 05-26-2006 02:52 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 787
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05-27-2006 09:36 AM

set line

She is a normal middle stakes player, Slagg. I havent seen her 3-betting, at least I cant remember such hand. She probably views me as a borderline...

Started by Pingviini, 05-16-2006 09:37 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,393
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05-27-2006 05:31 AM

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