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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

top pair on monotone board facing 3-bet... 5/10 HU

I had been playing this guy for about 5 minutes when this came up. Early on he had been ragging on me to "speed it up" while I was trying to set up...

Started by PO$$E$$ED, 05-04-2006 08:33 PM
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05-09-2006 06:05 PM

average midpair hands

i'm talking about shorthanded tables. let's say you have a mid pair like 77-TT or a sc T9s type and you call a raise from an aggro player who will...

Started by adi, 05-09-2006 03:15 PM
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05-09-2006 05:26 PM

Three-betting preflop in the mid-stakes.

To this point I have very rarely ever stuck in a third raise preflop, like say raising with AA/KK or any PP and if somebody reraises me I usually...

Started by aislephive, 05-08-2006 08:22 PM
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05-09-2006 04:54 PM

3 200NL hands

My image is Laggy, Villain is fishy (he opens regularly for 8BB). Push & gamb0000l? Prima Poker skin No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds:...

Started by johnny_fish, 05-09-2006 11:44 AM
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05-09-2006 04:15 PM

Boring hands from tonight

Hand 1, one of the first hands of the night, no read on Villain. Flop bet seemed draw/bluff, turn bet is pretty big.. Doesn't make sense. Slowplayed...

Started by johnny_fish, 04-27-2006 08:47 PM
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05-08-2006 05:09 PM

Bizarre hand culminates in troubling decision

Sorry for the lack of proper hand history, but this one is almost more interesting dramatized. I was just enjoying a tight/passive afternoon game...

Started by dalecooper, 05-07-2006 05:07 PM
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05-08-2006 09:05 AM

i have the king of hearts!!!

i was playing 5 handed with villian and they were folding to all of my cbets, then this hand came up. hes been kinda passive against me, but i...

Started by gabe, 05-04-2006 04:59 PM
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05-07-2006 05:53 PM

It feels good to be on the other side for once.

I knew he had AA/KK, so I figured I would drop it unless I hit. Now I know the mentality of the guys who do it to me. Not sure why he pushed over. ...

Started by r8ed, 05-06-2006 01:19 AM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,060
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05-07-2006 05:13 PM

Party 5/10 NL, calling $90 preflop reraise with A8s

Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) UTG ($1145.50) Hero...

Started by Iwind, 05-07-2006 11:31 AM
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05-07-2006 03:08 PM

$1,000 entry fee worth as much as $8,000?

From HOH V.1: "But the best no-limit hold'em player think that a £1,000 entry fee is worth $4,000 to $5,000, and in huge events like the World...

Started by Iwind, 03-08-2006 05:13 PM
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05-07-2006 12:01 PM

another AA interesting flop lots action

Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) Button ($89.20) SB...

Started by bluey, 05-05-2006 02:30 AM
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05-06-2006 06:39 PM

My stats

I just found out unibet keeps your stats, so here are mine.. any obvious leaks here? No. of games won: 20% Showdowns won: 49% No. of flops...

Started by jackvance, 05-03-2006 07:21 PM
Replies: 27 Views: 1,162
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05-06-2006 01:36 PM

Couple 25nl Hands

***** Hand History for Game 4198095666 ***** $25 NL Texas Hold'em - Saturday, May 06, 04:07:14 ET 2006 Table Go Hogging (No DP) (Real Money) Seat...

Started by Muxy, 05-06-2006 04:12 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 945
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05-06-2006 10:50 AM

KK no good?

Not much of a read. He's a loose caller pre and post flop. ***** Hand History for Game 4188188104 ***** 0/0 Texas Hold'em Game Table (NL) - Thu...

Started by r8ed, 05-05-2006 10:00 AM
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05-06-2006 01:13 AM

Is this bad? implied odds

havent played to many hands with villian but seems solid Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from...

Started by bluey, 05-03-2006 12:28 AM
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05-05-2006 02:11 PM

What have I wrought?

Sorry for lack of proper hand history. I'll pretty it up with card icons. 50 NL 6-max. Villain seems to be a mediocre player, but he's...

Started by dalecooper, 05-05-2006 01:43 PM
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05-05-2006 02:09 PM

200nl - JJ on T High Flop - Monster Overbet into me

Just sat down at the table, no reads on Villain. Should I fold and look for a better spot or go with it? He only has about $90 left. Party Poker...

Started by aislephive, 05-05-2006 11:17 AM
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05-05-2006 01:43 PM

Top two

Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ Hero (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) UTG ($18.65) MP...

Started by bluey, 05-05-2006 02:32 AM
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05-05-2006 01:29 PM

Draw line check

my question is obv the turn. the villian is weak tight Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from...

Started by bluey, 05-05-2006 01:55 AM
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05-05-2006 01:55 AM

My high stakes shennanigans thread

I was almost positive he was slowplaying me but i couldn't fold a boat getting cheap 2.5:1 odds on the river. POKERSTARS GAME #2059615411: HOLD'EM...

Started by Bmxicle, 07-08-2005 05:29 PM
Replies: 13 Views: 1,846
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05-05-2006 01:29 AM

set in a multi-way pot

I was really sure that _________ or dirtyjoe would raise so my call on the flop isnt a problem really. I am just thinking that should I raise to get...

Started by Pingviini, 05-03-2006 09:39 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,160
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05-05-2006 01:23 AM

This line OK?

I usually raise this from UTG but didn't this time for some reason. I usually don't limp at all. He called a healthy reraise on the flop so I...

Started by r8ed, 05-04-2006 01:28 PM
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05-04-2006 10:02 PM

river CR bluff

villain is kind of weak and predictable, my image is aggressive but I havent been caught bluffing for a while. Thoughts about this line? ...

Started by Pingviini, 05-03-2006 07:11 AM
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05-04-2006 09:14 PM

A Recommendation for Multi-tablers

I typically 4 or 6-table 6-max on Party and I wanted to give 8-tabling a shot. The first time I tried it I lost almost $300 on 100nl in pots where I...

Started by lambchopdc, 05-04-2006 12:40 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,023
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05-04-2006 05:45 PM

Too fishy?

This is worth a call preflop with so many people right? I'm OOP but they're sooted! I'll drop this on the flop if anyone bets...oops they didn't. ...

Started by r8ed, 05-04-2006 03:37 PM
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05-04-2006 04:58 PM

aa

would you change anything here. he is 12/10/5.5. was planning on checkraising all-in on the turn, but he checked behind very quickly and then pushed...

Started by Greedo017, 05-03-2006 09:03 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 932
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05-04-2006 04:45 PM

HU review 21 Hands 100/200 equal stacks

Ok im seriously gonna review my HU plays with your help. I have too many 2nd place finishes. Please provide some criticism on my plays. Villian...

Started by Da GOAT, 05-04-2006 04:58 AM
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05-04-2006 04:37 PM

Who's the fish?

This guy played a wide range and was aggressive. I had been raising from all positions since I sat down. I thought he was making a move by leading...

Started by r8ed, 05-04-2006 12:31 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,093
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05-04-2006 04:10 PM

100NL 6-Max Borderline Allin Call

Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $1 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) saw flop|saw showdown ...

Started by lambchopdc, 05-04-2006 11:57 AM
Replies: 5 Views: 896
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05-04-2006 02:34 PM

AK: Push or Fold

The only two moves here right? ***** Hand History for Game 4179732890 ***** 0/0 Texas Hold'em Game Table (NL) - Wed May 03 23:06:28 EDT 2006...

Started by r8ed, 05-04-2006 12:34 AM
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05-04-2006 10:02 AM

Some 200nl hands.

Some bluffs, some calls, tell me what you think. Hand 1: This player and I had gone back at each other in a few pots, so I thought there was a...

Started by aislephive, 05-03-2006 07:02 PM
Replies: 2 Views: 736
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05-04-2006 12:50 AM

peppepoker7 - 600NL

After this hand: ***** Hand History for Game 4070504947 ***** $600 NL Texas Hold'em - Thursday, March 30, 02:28:18 ET 2006 Table Contagious...

Started by Iwind, 04-24-2006 02:51 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,223
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05-03-2006 07:24 PM

Flopped Flush But Not Sure It's Good

I did play this a bit weird but it looks like this guy has the nuts? No reads. ***** Hand History for Game 4169464535 ***** $200 NL Texas...

Started by WildBobAA, 05-03-2006 12:11 AM
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05-03-2006 11:48 AM

1/2$ live PL hands for analysis

Hand 1: 9 handed: Hero :kh: :5h: BTN. MP bets pot (3$), 2 calls, hero calls. Flop :kd: :jh: :9h: Limper bets 10$, PFRer calls, limper 2 bets...

Started by Hate, 05-02-2006 04:42 PM
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05-03-2006 10:36 AM

200NL set vs ugly, flush board, 150bb stacks.

opponent seems decent, i see him around a lot but dont have any reads on him yet. Its possible he sucks, but I lean towards TAG. Just last hand I...

Started by SmackinYaUp, 05-01-2006 04:22 PM
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05-03-2006 08:02 AM

got into trouble again damn

http://www.pokerhand.org/?321510 What should i have done, No reads, just sat down, i mean i thought at least one of them had KK or AA

Started by themandude, 05-03-2006 02:06 AM
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05-03-2006 03:04 AM

got into trouble here

Hi guys i don't know how to post a hand properly here but i have a link of where it's at. Please tell me what you ...

Started by themandude, 05-03-2006 01:26 AM
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05-03-2006 03:02 AM

NL 100: JJ with lots of draws

Opp is a true fish, calling a lot of prf and flop bets. I'm especially in doubt about my river play, hows my line? Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $...

Started by Robert, 04-30-2006 07:43 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 939
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05-02-2006 04:55 PM

Playing professionally

I'm planning on playing poker professionally over the summer (starting June) this year. By professionaly I mean 7 hours a day, 5/6 days a week....

Started by Irisheyes, 05-02-2006 10:51 AM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,223
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05-02-2006 12:21 PM

QQ push preflop: Good or Bad?

Just call and hope to spike a queen or push and try to take down 15bb (or get a loose caller). I'm confident that I dominate everyone but possibly...

Started by r8ed, 05-01-2006 11:16 AM
Replies: 28 Views: 1,463
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05-02-2006 11:21 AM

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