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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

QQ in BB after first orbit...

villian is fairly pissed at me, possibly tilting. I completely bluffed him off middle pair and shown. Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ Hero (6...

Started by stuck, 05-29-2005 06:04 PM
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05-30-2005 10:14 AM

PT Stats question

I don't have nearly enough hands in PT for any meaningful statistics to be there for 6max NL, but I was wondering what sort of PFR%, W$@SD, W$WSF,...

Started by stuck, 05-28-2005 12:42 PM
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05-29-2005 03:39 PM

Was this the right play? (big pay-off)

I've recently jumped from limit to NL to 6-max NL and have been profitable at each different game (although I find 6-max NL to be by far the most...

Started by WONDERBOY, 05-29-2005 10:46 AM
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05-29-2005 01:29 PM

Online poker stars

Hey I was wanting to read up about some of the online cash pros such as kung_poa (check RVP 1vs1 high stakes limit games and see him almost all the...

Started by SmackinYaUp, 05-22-2005 10:52 PM
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05-29-2005 09:26 AM

hands dump

These aren't in chronological order or even all at the same table. Just a few hands for review. Comments appreciated. Hand 1: Party Poker...

Started by stuck, 05-28-2005 06:56 PM
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05-28-2005 06:56 PM

A strategy question

Lets say in a weak shorthanded game I find it somewhat easy to steal the blinds or knock limpers out of the pot. If I find myself on the BB with a...

Started by SmackinYaUp, 05-28-2005 12:37 AM
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05-28-2005 02:04 AM

AA hand

Villan's at least a semi-aware player. Play seems standard to me; I'd like to know what you all think. Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (6 max,...

Started by stuck, 05-27-2005 07:42 PM
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05-28-2005 01:15 AM

First try at 150+12 MTT....

I just found it neat to be in the same tourny as michael1123. :shock: Tough run of cards to start, and a very aggressive table. Is this a...

Started by DWDuck, 05-26-2005 09:51 AM
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05-27-2005 06:30 PM

In the zone

Here's a couple examples from this morning on trusting your reads... ***** Hand History for Game 2113785582 ***** $50 NL Hold'em - Friday, May...

Started by dalecooper, 05-27-2005 01:40 PM
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05-27-2005 01:40 PM

A common 6max situation

***** Hand History for Game 2101340018 ***** $200 NL Hold'em - Tuesday, May 24, 23:28:51 EDT 2005 Table Table 49001 (6 max) (Real Money) Seat 3...

Started by Bmxicle, 05-24-2005 11:40 PM
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05-27-2005 11:30 AM

MTT tourney hand

have to type it out for you guys since no hand history a little setup: $150 MTT tourney, started with around 100 people so final table gets paid....

Started by Grand_MasterB, 05-24-2005 11:37 AM
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05-27-2005 02:03 AM

Help me with the 2AM calling stations

Playing shorthanded against weaktight players is heaven for me...I push em and push em and eventually they do something stupid and lose their stacks...

Started by SmackinYaUp, 05-23-2005 07:18 PM
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05-26-2005 12:17 PM

Call or laydown?

No real reads yet, but he's seen me take down a few pots in a row I think, and might be thinking I'm a bully... (I called by the way...) *****...

Started by storm75m, 05-23-2005 08:53 PM
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05-25-2005 03:53 PM

Why leave a good game?

This was originally going to go into the bad beats dump but I decided to stick around and see what happened. I would never play the second hand like...

Started by SmackinYaUp, 05-24-2005 03:55 AM
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05-25-2005 03:11 PM

How not to play bottom set vs. an aggressive player

***** Hand History for Game 2098099450 ***** $50 NL Hold'em - Tuesday, May 24, 12:00:15 EDT 2005 Table Table 36813 (6 max) (Real Money) Seat 6 is...

Started by dalecooper, 05-24-2005 12:02 PM
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05-25-2005 01:20 PM

Best sites for high stakes play?

I love playing at Full Tilt. I think they have some of the best software around and easy games to beat. These games become 10x easier when one of the...

Started by Grand_MasterB, 05-03-2005 12:57 PM
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05-24-2005 06:57 PM

HEADS UP HELP~~~~~~~

I generally play 9-3 long-short handed $1-2 no limit ring, and I make good money at it consistently. However sometimes late at night the tables when...

Started by BILLABONG, 05-20-2005 06:07 PM
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05-23-2005 08:24 AM

Uggghhh Im a noobler

Game #835644279 - (blinds $0.50/$1) No Limit Texas Hold'em - 2005/05/21-12:12:27.9 (CST) Table "Attu (5 max)" (real money) -- Seat 1 is the button...

Started by SmackinYaUp, 05-21-2005 09:08 PM
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05-22-2005 06:07 AM

stupid me... once again bad situation to be in

***** Hand History for Game 2082654448 ***** $50 NL Hold'em - Saturday, May 21, 11:57:44 EDT 2005 Table Table 36786 (6 max) (Real Money) Seat 4...

Started by ender555, 05-21-2005 11:58 AM
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05-21-2005 09:27 PM

I lost too much money but what should I have done?

I was pretty new to the table and already shown down a couple good hands. Villain seemed to be involved in too many pots and bet too much but I...

Started by SmackinYaUp, 05-19-2005 03:44 AM
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05-20-2005 08:47 PM

HEADS UP HELP~~

I generally play 9-3 long-short handed $1-2 no limit ring, and I make good money at it consistently. However sometimes late at night the tables when...

Started by BILLABONG, 05-20-2005 06:18 PM
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05-20-2005 06:18 PM

WTF Do you do here?

I cant win. Ive lost $600 in the last 2 or 3 days and this is fucking pissing me off badly. I dont know how to play poker any more... Game...

Started by SmackinYaUp, 05-19-2005 03:43 PM
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05-20-2005 11:00 AM

Making a necessary fold

I must have engaged my psychic powers today. Philyfan just slightly hesitated before checking the turn; I had figured that one of these two was...

Started by dalecooper, 05-16-2005 06:06 PM
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05-19-2005 03:44 PM

Should've seen it coming....

Bad luck or poor play? I think a bit of both....This was my first hand at the table and cost me my buy-in. Finished the evening in profit, though....

Started by stewartkev, 05-19-2005 06:02 AM
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05-19-2005 06:02 AM

heads up non-tourney style

just curious for those of you who play heads up, but just like in a 2 person ring game, not in a buy-in tourney style. What do most of you do in...

Started by Greedo017, 05-18-2005 11:36 PM
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05-18-2005 11:36 PM

More posts please.

Thanks

Started by SmackinYaUp, 05-18-2005 01:22 PM
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05-18-2005 07:45 PM

6 Max Frustration

Hi. I am a newcomer to the forum, and for that matter, poker and Texas Hold 'Em. I started playing in January, and since then, have read as much as...

Started by cman710, 05-18-2005 01:34 AM
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05-18-2005 11:43 AM

Please analyze

Before you read the showdown tell me what he has and how I played it. I was seen as aggressive but only had been at the table for a little while. ...

Started by SmackinYaUp, 05-17-2005 04:39 PM
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05-17-2005 10:15 PM

6 Max Success...

Well, today I played some PL 6 Max (0.05/0.10) and it turned out a lot better. I stuck to a strategy of being pretty tight with my starting hands,...

Started by ManhattanMan, 05-11-2005 06:03 PM
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05-17-2005 08:53 PM

Unbelievably wonderful read & outcome

Annotated for drama. ***** Hand History for Game 2058496667 ***** $50 NL Hold'em - Monday, May 16, 15:11:33 EDT 2005 Table Table 36884 (6 max)...

Started by dalecooper, 05-16-2005 03:21 PM
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05-16-2005 05:44 PM

I need some help with this one

***** Hand History for Game 2040870985 ***** $100 NL Hold'em - Thursday, May 12, 23:56:55 EDT 2005 Table Table 36667 (6 max) (Real Money) Seat 4...

Started by SmackinYaUp, 05-13-2005 12:00 AM
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05-15-2005 11:48 AM

RVP 6 Max

> Dealing Hole Cards > jkktheman folded > Driver37 went all-in for $9.85 > snookmaster folded > BentBlod called for $9.80 > jahudi folded >...

Started by Muxy, 05-11-2005 11:18 AM
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05-15-2005 09:28 AM

Call it or lay it down?

unfortunatley the site i play at dosnt send hand histories so ill try to type it out as good as i can. 6 player table New to table. 1 familiar...

Started by Grand_MasterB, 05-04-2005 01:58 PM
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05-14-2005 02:41 PM

I called this bet on the river

***** Hand History for Game 2043844373 ***** $100 NL Hold'em - Friday, May 13, 17:43:14 EDT 2005 Table Table 36666 (6 max) (Real Money) Seat 2 is...

Started by SmackinYaUp, 05-13-2005 05:53 PM
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05-13-2005 06:50 PM

I CANNOT FRICKIN WIN

Remember, this guy only had $35 to start with. But all these little shortstacks keep up with this same crap and it adds up. What in the hell? ...

Started by SmackinYaUp, 05-13-2005 05:05 PM
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05-13-2005 05:28 PM

And this one?

Does he have a set or is this just another shortstack playing with TPTK ***** Hand History for Game 2042814644 ***** $100 NL Hold'em - Friday,...

Started by SmackinYaUp, 05-13-2005 12:54 PM
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05-13-2005 04:16 PM

wheres 6-max 2/4 and 3/6 on PP

OK, maybe this should be in the beginners section, but I normally play 1/2 6-max on PP. When I fancied taking a look at a higher limit game, couldnt...

Started by saucebook, 05-12-2005 09:04 AM
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05-12-2005 10:08 PM

How many times do I have to tell you not to slowplay AA???

***** Hand History for Game 2034920244 ***** $100 NL Hold'em - Wednesday, May 11, 21:13:37 EDT 2005 Table Table 37408 (6 max) (Real Money) Seat 3...

Started by SmackinYaUp, 05-11-2005 09:19 PM
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05-12-2005 10:15 AM

nut flush, how to play it

Was playin on FT. They dont have a HH so ill have to Type it out for you guys. 6 max, $1/2 blinds Just sat down at table with $200, both SB and...

Started by Grand_MasterB, 05-11-2005 09:38 AM
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05-11-2005 11:28 AM

Differences in High Stakes and Low Stakes

At the lower levels you can camp and make a killing off of all the people who limp into pots and see lots of pots. TAG wins the game. At the...

Started by vqc, 05-02-2005 12:26 AM
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05-11-2005 03:55 AM

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