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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

I got pwned

Give me some good guesses on what I got, and what he got! im kiriath btw =D Kiriath Call $ 1.00 18:44:15 JDWebsiteDesign Raise $ 3.50 ...

Started by Kiriath, 09-17-2005 06:52 PM
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09-26-2005 10:13 AM

The fish scaled me :(

***** Hand History for Game 2730506730 ***** $100 NL Texas Hold'em - Saturday, September 17, 23:20:40 EDT 2005 Table Table 36904 (6 max) (Real...

Started by Laeelin, 09-17-2005 11:29 PM
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09-26-2005 10:05 AM

OK with these folds? PS 100/9 2 table SNG

FIrst orbit, no reads. Consecutive hands. PokerStars Game #2257182334: Tournament #10870921, Hold'em No Limit - Level I (10/20) - 2005/08/03 -...

Started by drmcboy, 08-03-2005 10:57 PM
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09-26-2005 09:47 AM

Poll Poll: You guys play it any differently?

no reads, one of my 1st hands at the table... PokerStars Game #2642245671: Tournament #12672528, Hold'em No Limit - Level VII (100/200) -...

Started by Sykedupp, 09-23-2005 02:02 PM
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09-26-2005 07:23 AM

oop

Hand #106596780 at table: Table TH 96 Started: Mon Sep 26 05:28:12 2005 the man 30 is at seat 1 with 0.00 xAQheartsx is at seat 2 with 91.39...

Started by Corey, 09-26-2005 06:32 AM
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09-26-2005 06:32 AM

Igetsnapped

I had been at this table for 10 minutes when this came up. iwalkonwater had been playing aggressively, but I had not seen how he had accumulated his...

Started by PO$$E$$ED, 09-11-2005 09:43 AM
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09-26-2005 05:09 AM

Heads-Up. Good or bad bluff?

This is at the end of a $12 6-man sng. Reads on villian is that he overbets a lot, betting $450 into a $300 pot, raising 5xBB to steal, etc. We...

Started by bdawg56kg, 09-24-2005 07:13 AM
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09-24-2005 10:32 AM

6.max.no-limit.strategy.book

6 max no limit tables are so popula nowadays, and funny too. All I am looking for is a book where I can learn the game better. I have been playing...

Started by KiMi, 09-21-2005 04:29 PM
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09-24-2005 07:17 AM

random hands

I put him on a semi-bluff cause of his big overbet, but i guess i was wrong. Sometimes you've just gotta go with your reads, i really don't like to...

Started by Bmxicle, 09-22-2005 08:15 PM
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09-22-2005 11:24 PM

Heads up on STARS

Any of you play the heads up tables at Stars? I fool around once in awhile and a while ago when I was short BRed. I tripled up just playing the 5...

Started by Monty9, 09-22-2005 11:44 AM
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09-22-2005 11:44 AM

Slow playing at $25NL

I have found ( been burned) by alot of slow play that the 25NL tables at Party lately. Whats up? is this the norm? too many tight players that those...

Started by Monty9, 09-21-2005 10:17 AM
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09-22-2005 08:11 AM

Standard even tho this guys a complete ass clown?

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $10 BB (9 handed) FTR converter on zerodivide.cx MP3 ($947) CO ($636.65) Button ($2133.35) SB ($990) BB ($653.50)...

Started by ilikeaces86, 09-22-2005 07:05 AM
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09-22-2005 07:37 AM

Dealing with fishy minbets

I play a casual live game that usually never gets more then 4-5 handed and one player in particular is becomming a nusance (largely due to the fact...

Started by CFANG, 09-20-2005 08:27 AM
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09-21-2005 06:52 PM

What about this TPTK hand?

I'm not sure about my preflop play, and what do you do differently on the flop? Sometimes I just call here and then bet the turn again to see if...

Started by SmackinYaUp, 09-19-2005 07:13 PM
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09-20-2005 04:12 PM

River play

***** Hand History for Game 2742031776 ***** $25 NL Texas Hold'em - Monday, September 19, 23:10:19 EDT 2005 Table Table 54959 (6 max) (No DP)...

Started by Bo G, 09-20-2005 10:56 AM
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09-20-2005 03:39 PM

Good play? Bad play? Horrible play?

This is a blind defense gone wrong.. I just called what I though was a continuation bet on the flop, and reriased the turn (I thought he was just...

Started by Laeelin, 09-18-2005 04:35 PM
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09-19-2005 02:35 PM

Game plan here?

First of all you do agree with the flop minraise or would have raised more? What do you do about the turn push? Villian unknown ***** Hand History...

Started by spino1i, 09-17-2005 01:32 AM
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09-17-2005 06:06 PM

Played too passively?

No reads. I could have just called his flop bet, but it was weak, I had position, and I had a big draw. How many of you fold the turn, with the...

Started by bdawg56kg, 09-17-2005 12:53 AM
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09-17-2005 02:31 AM

my fault or just unlucky

** Game ID 315057555 starting - 2005-09-15 00:44:26 ** Brunel (0.25|0.50 No Limit - Cash Game) Real Money - amar123 sitting in seat 1 with...

Started by SaulPaul, 09-15-2005 10:45 AM
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09-16-2005 03:16 PM

Heads up hand history

A loud mouth challenged the table to a 1000 heads up match last night on paradise. I took her up on it. They dont play any better for a grand than...

Started by soupie, 09-13-2005 01:58 PM
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09-16-2005 11:50 AM

A very tough hand.

Critique my play here.. results will be shown after some replys. Villian unknown as this is my 5th hand at the table. ***** Hand History for Game...

Started by spino1i, 09-14-2005 01:26 AM
Replies: 5 Views: 949
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09-16-2005 09:23 AM

Your play?

***** Hand History for Game 2235317363 ***** $2000 NL Hold'em - Monday, June 20, 08:19:27 EDT 2005 Table Table 52040 (Real Money) Seat 1 is the...

Started by ilikeaces86, 06-20-2005 08:23 AM
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09-15-2005 09:45 PM

Bad bluff?

I had been playing at this table for about an hour, and my read on çNosferatuç was that he was TAGG. He only showed down good hands, never one...

Started by bdawg56kg, 09-15-2005 07:46 AM
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09-15-2005 03:03 PM

Played optimally?

Hey guys. Haven't been around much since school started. I probably only play about 4 hours a week now. Just curious to see if you think this was...

Started by andr3w321, 09-15-2005 02:17 PM
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09-15-2005 03:01 PM

-OFFICIAL- WCOOP FTR players list & Updates

WCOOP Event #1 is NLHE, $500+$30. 3062 entrants, first place gets $306,200.00. From what I know, four FTR members are playing in it. If anyone...

Started by Staple Gun, 09-04-2005 04:50 PM
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09-15-2005 02:46 PM

Whats up with the limp, check/call plays ??

Ive played the .25/.50 6max tables on stars recently, and the way ppl play make me fall asleep. Why do they insist on limping ANYTHING, they never...

Started by Kiriath, 09-08-2005 08:45 AM
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09-15-2005 02:24 PM

how to adjust for this home game

I am a new player who has been pretty much just playing the free bar tournaments to get my feet wet. Just started playing a semi-regular cash game...

Started by spot, 09-15-2005 12:37 PM
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09-15-2005 02:08 PM

Matusow Owns Prahlad Friedman

FullTiltPoker Game #204430016: Table Gardenia - $50/$100 - No Limit Hold'em - 1:58:31 ET - 2005/09/02 Seat 5: Spirit Rock ($26,811.50) Seat 6:...

Started by Armstrong, 09-02-2005 02:01 PM
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09-15-2005 01:21 PM

AQ oop.. your line?

Opp unknown. First of all, do you play the same way I did up until this point.. why or why not? Whats your play in response to his turn bet and why?...

Started by spino1i, 09-13-2005 11:36 PM
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09-15-2005 06:32 AM

Any good players tutor in 6-max?

I'm thinking about paying someone to give me a couple hours of teaching in 6-max... I think Fnord had a sticky about offering tutoring before...

Started by Laeelin, 09-14-2005 11:07 PM
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09-15-2005 06:21 AM

Level of difficulty - poker networks

I would like to hear how you rate the general skill level of opponents in the different poker networks. At what network(s) do you guys play? ...

Started by anaj, 09-15-2005 05:28 AM
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09-15-2005 05:28 AM

your play here?

Dealt to Saul Paul - AQo > fanz posted small blind ($0.25) > Shiftyjon posted big blind ($0.50) > Game # 315,051,653 starting. > Dealing Hole...

Started by SaulPaul, 09-14-2005 07:40 PM
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09-15-2005 12:20 AM

High Stakes Laggy players

I've been experimenting with loose aggressive play (not high stakes, 200NL) and been rather successful but I want some outside advice and learning...

Started by bigred, 09-14-2005 04:29 PM
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09-14-2005 11:48 PM

HU NL SnG A little sexy

Thinking opponent. A little passive, picks his spots but overall I'm picking him apart. Been opening for 180 and autobetting the flop for another...

Started by Fnord, 09-09-2005 06:26 AM
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09-14-2005 07:47 PM

5/10 boat

Opp is kinda laggy, pretty large calling ranges, but i felt there was a good chance i was behind on the flop, and on the turn i was still pretty...

Started by Bmxicle, 09-11-2005 08:17 PM
Replies: 2 Views: 1,417
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09-14-2005 07:27 PM

Help with heads up.

Ok, it seems every time i play recently i can get to heads up with little or no difficulty. (We play a 10 dollar freezeout locally. ) Anyway, when...

Started by PokerZen, 09-14-2005 02:05 PM
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09-14-2005 06:19 PM

How did I play this hand?

$50 NL Texas Hold'em - Monday, September 12, 20:00:06 EDT 2005 Table Table 37133 (6 max) (Real Money) Seat 2 is the button Total number of...

Started by Laeelin, 09-12-2005 08:30 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 791
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09-14-2005 03:48 PM

How would you play this?

Please post comments on my play aswell... ** Game ID 497915956 starting - 2005-09-14 15:12:35 ** Frombork (0.25|0.50 No Limit - Cash Game) Real...

Started by Fjaman, 09-14-2005 09:21 AM
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09-14-2005 09:21 AM

Well, everyone else was right...

When they told me that the best fishing is at 6-Max... How many hands of 6-max do you think I need for a good idea of true win rate? I can...

Started by Laeelin, 09-13-2005 04:07 PM
Replies: 2 Views: 715
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09-13-2005 04:46 PM

Did i play this the wrong way?

The results in white at bottom ** Game ID 496764189 starting - 2005-09-13 18:12:35 ** Emmerich (0.25|0.50 No Limit - Cash Game) Real Money -...

Started by Fjaman, 09-13-2005 03:41 PM
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09-13-2005 03:41 PM

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