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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 05:13 PM
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10-01-2014 02:28 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 02:59 AM
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03-25-2011 02:59 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 07:44 PM
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08-30-2010 01:09 AM

I left ALOT of money on the table. 50NL (Maximizing Profit)

These three hands I feel like I could have brought in quite a bit more money, but I was too timid. Something I notice I do is, I check the river way...

Started by johnnyBuz, 05-16-2006 03:49 AM
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05-16-2006 05:13 PM

gabe's big pots of the day thread

im about to start up a session, and instead of digging through poker tracker to fine interesting hands to post, i'm just gonna post it here everytime...

Started by gabe, 05-02-2006 02:55 PM
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05-16-2006 05:08 PM

Assess some very tricky 25NL and 50NL hands.

So I sat down late last night, and for whatever reason, I was faced with many many difficult decisions that I didn't think would come up so often....

Started by johnnyBuz, 05-15-2006 06:34 PM
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05-16-2006 05:01 PM

Standard check fold against solid tag?

villain is a solid winning tag. pretty standard line here? i think i should have raised more preflop. ***** Hand History for Game 4258239712...

Started by SmackinYaUp, 05-13-2006 01:37 PM
Replies: 17 Views: 1,289
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05-16-2006 04:23 PM

Questionable play?

This guy is on tilt and has pushed for his stack preflop the last 6 hands. I settled on a hand range of A9+, 99+, KQ. I pick up A10 and once again...

Started by zaaaaaak, 05-16-2006 08:43 AM
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05-16-2006 04:20 PM

yet another FTR bullet fold

I have my own thoughts about how potentially i could have misplayed these hands but i dont wish to taint any discussion. Any comments on any street...

Started by jailhousejoe, 05-16-2006 10:28 AM
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05-16-2006 10:43 AM

AA in a big, fat grey area

Tell me what you guys think of this hand. 25 NL. Villain was up to about $40, I had my original 25 buy-in plus a couple dollars. Villain...

Started by dalecooper, 05-15-2006 12:55 PM
Replies: 10 Views: 1,452
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05-16-2006 03:14 AM

Good fold or play it for value?

Was very very very close to calling this. One of those "Shit why did I just press fold" situations. I guess I was probably thinking a coin-flip, and...

Started by johnnyBuz, 05-15-2006 08:54 PM
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05-16-2006 03:09 AM

Playing back at a bully.

This guy has been bullying me around for the past 35 minutes or so. I've had jack in terms of cards so usually I've had to fold. He's been up and...

Started by johnnyBuz, 05-16-2006 02:49 AM
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05-16-2006 03:07 AM

River call w/ A high - Good or Spewing?

i've recently started playing a couple 6-max tables along with my regular full ring tables. still trying to get used to it. this is the gutsiest...

Started by martindcx1e, 05-15-2006 02:05 PM
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05-16-2006 03:02 AM

50NL is just as confusing / strange as 25NL.

I was almost positive I was beat (AT) and at best tied (A9). Otherwise, I would have fired another barrel on the river. PokerStars Game...

Started by johnnyBuz, 05-15-2006 08:43 PM
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05-16-2006 01:41 AM

A few tough calldowns

Villain is 60/10 after only 80 hands, he already made a few questionable plays. Call these? Cocco_Bill (EUR 208.80 in seat...

Started by Cocco_Bill, 05-13-2006 11:50 AM
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05-15-2006 11:38 PM

Poll Poll: 100NL squeeze play vs. Demiparadigm

Demiparadigm sat down at my table about four orbits ago, and introduced himself to me. We'd been chatting about various bullshit and meanwhile he'd...

Started by mcatdog, 05-12-2006 07:18 PM
Replies: 36 Views: 1,733
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05-15-2006 08:55 PM

Amazing hand 3/6 NL FR Party

I have no stats on UTG since he is new to table and I have never seen him before. I do know that he has raised the last 4 times straight and folded...

Started by spino1i, 05-13-2006 10:34 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,501
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05-15-2006 07:52 PM

Play a hand from both sides

This happened at 50 NL yesterday. Villain and I both had full $50 stacks. I was in the cutoff and raised for the umpteenth time. Basically I was...

Started by dalecooper, 05-15-2006 01:04 PM
Replies: 5 Views: 783
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05-15-2006 05:27 PM

Just sat down and get KK UTG

Well I've just sat down, so no reads - how did I do? Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from...

Started by jo, 05-13-2006 12:56 AM
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05-15-2006 12:39 PM

River lines

What's your river lines here? ***** Hand History for Game 4272550082 ***** $50 NL Texas Hold'em - Sunday, May 14, 23:52:10 ET 2006 Table Table ...

Started by andr3w321, 05-15-2006 03:26 AM
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05-15-2006 12:19 PM

Just Another "plz reassure me I don't suck" Post

Here's another basic Cash-game strategy I have to iron out : how to deal with limp-reraises preflop. A few min ago on B 2 B I raised an utg limper...

Started by Genitruc, 05-15-2006 01:32 AM
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05-15-2006 04:40 AM

Exclusive HU Players?

I'm curious if there are any exclusive heads up players on these boards? What is considered a sustainable win rate at low limits ($5-$10) ? What...

Started by JCooper, 05-15-2006 12:23 AM
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05-15-2006 03:48 AM

Nooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stupid misclick by mouse!

Wow.. Can't believe I screwed this up. And if I didn't screw this up, I would have doubled up even bigger on the next hand! Damnit. PokerStars...

Started by johnnyBuz, 05-13-2006 06:51 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,057
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05-15-2006 03:47 AM

Nl 100: QQ against prf reraise

Opp is tagg, probably a multitabler. How do I play this? Fold the turn? Or should I just fold the flop to begin with? Party Poker No-Limit...

Started by Robert, 05-12-2006 07:49 AM
Replies: 11 Views: 828
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05-14-2006 02:57 PM

Top pair, good draw; Why are these people in these hands?

This is fucking annoying. Lost a buyin today because of 3 hands where people picked up a trips on the flop because they had some bullshit j3 q4 k7...

Started by johnnyBuz, 05-12-2006 05:53 PM
Replies: 23 Views: 1,280
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05-13-2006 09:53 PM

Heads Up Limit Guide

Does anyone know of a good heads up limit guide on the web? I'm looking for one with something like optimal strategy against an perfect opponent...

Started by silverfist, 05-12-2006 03:27 PM
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05-13-2006 06:59 PM

Losing streaks

Is it normal to have 10 buyin losing streaks on party poker?

Started by alreet, 05-13-2006 12:14 PM
Replies: 16 Views: 1,716
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05-13-2006 04:43 PM

10/20, making a big call

villian is 25/4/5. since he was last to act on flop, i dont think he would check a set through on a board with two clubs. it seemed like he was...

Started by gabe, 05-11-2006 01:35 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,495
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05-13-2006 03:51 AM

look at this line. TPTK

villian is running 34/17/6 Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ Hero (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format:...

Started by bluey, 05-12-2006 04:53 AM
Replies: 13 Views: 1,116
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05-13-2006 01:24 AM

Super Sexy Draw - Overbet into me, call or fold?

What's my play here and why? Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ Hero (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format:...

Started by aislephive, 05-12-2006 02:02 AM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,407
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05-12-2006 08:20 PM

200NL - Nut Flush - Non-paired board

Opp. is 24/14/2.10 over 340 hands. Has done absolutely nothing crazy. First time i've ever folded this. ***** Hand History for Game 4198310732...

Started by lambchopdc, 05-06-2006 06:29 AM
Replies: 32 Views: 1,532
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05-12-2006 03:45 PM

Some 25NL hands for review. Do i overvalue my hands?

Hand 1: Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (10 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) Hero ($25.25)...

Started by Hate, 05-12-2006 07:35 AM
Replies: 4 Views: 860
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05-12-2006 11:11 AM

TPNK & monotone flop

Villain is a solid multitabling TAG, very aggressive. I called the turn planning to push any diamond, 2 or 3. Thoughts? Prima Poker skin No Limit...

Started by johnny_fish, 05-11-2006 03:05 PM
Replies: 5 Views: 833
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05-11-2006 09:23 PM

haha this is what happens when u get caught bluffin a lot

PokerStars Game #4894228805: Hold'em No Limit ($0.05/$0.10) - 2006/05/10 - 20:18:41 (ET) Table 'Castalia' 6-max Seat #6 is the button Seat 1:...

Started by shysti, 05-10-2006 09:21 PM
Replies: 5 Views: 1,318
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05-11-2006 06:37 PM

Flopping a set with JJ

I'm new to no limit, and one of the things I'm struggling with is when to call an all-in bet. How did I do in this one? Villian in this seemed to...

Started by jo, 05-10-2006 11:41 PM
Replies: 12 Views: 1,105
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05-11-2006 06:07 PM

Flush draw line

Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) SB ($99) BB ($137.70)...

Started by bluey, 05-11-2006 03:10 AM
Replies: 6 Views: 837
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05-11-2006 04:03 PM

ATs flops big draw (190 BB deep).

Just switched over to party, so no stats on anyone. Villian seem liked a decent tag. He hasn't been getting out of line. What's your move here? ...

Started by bdawg56kg, 05-04-2006 07:33 PM
Replies: 20 Views: 1,689
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05-11-2006 03:35 PM

VPIP/ Agression Factor

I am new to short handed 6 max nl holdem and am curious what the VPip/ Agression Factor should be. I am currently running 30/15. Just what I seen...

Started by poorfish, 05-08-2006 11:25 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,538
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05-11-2006 06:31 AM

NL400 Rivered T2P

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee NL400 6-max on THE ONE AND ONLY POKERSTARS!! UTG (tight, solid player) limps I raise to $18 in UTG+1 with :As: :Jd: ...

Started by Lukie, 05-10-2006 04:42 AM
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05-11-2006 05:38 AM

2 Hands to Contemplate!

In the 1st hand I have no reads on the preflop re-raiser since he had just sat down at the table. Thoughts on my play are appreciated. Results in...

Started by allLiving, 05-10-2006 06:08 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 946
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05-10-2006 09:09 PM

Would you lay down bottom boat here?

Hold'em NL ($0.25/$0.50) *** Seat 6 is the button. *** Seat 1: relle99 ($6.32 in chips) Seat 2: Lenz sits out Seat 3: henneris ($109.06 in chips)...

Started by Silly String, 05-09-2006 05:59 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,240
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05-10-2006 04:58 PM

Started like a cat and finished like a mouse

Villain in this was pretty loose (50ish VPIP) and somewhat aggressive postflop (2ish). My initial plan was to let him aggressivley bet at me, but...

Started by jo, 05-10-2006 01:39 AM
Replies: 5 Views: 1,161
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05-10-2006 12:40 PM

I suck at this. Overpair OOP

I've only been at the table like 15 hands but CO seems to be very loose and agg and button has only played 2 hands. Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em,...

Started by bluey, 05-09-2006 11:54 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 912
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05-10-2006 12:01 PM

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