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The situation for USA players at the moment is quite fluid as more states open up to regulated poker sites and some states ban players from sites.The...

Started by Keith, 04-11-2014 03:57 AM
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07-18-2015 06:44 PM

Sticky Thread Sticky: SSNL Digest (Best Threads. Start here)

Special thanks to RPM for putting this together. Here are links to the most helpful and popular articles written by our own forum members for...

Started by jyms, 01-12-2014 02:18 PM
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09-10-2014 07:59 AM

2nd NFD, fish minraises flop, nit in the pot

SB is a total unknown, flop minraise suggests a fish though. BTN is 11/5 over 80 hands, nothing specific to note - obv hardly seen him play a...

Started by BorisTheSpider, 09-25-2013 07:18 AM
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09-25-2013 10:59 AM

Top set real deep on 2-tone flop, villain checkraises.

Villain is practically unknown (10 hands), nothing noteworthy yet. Poker Stars, $0.10/$0.25 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6 Players Poker Tools Powered...

Started by BorisTheSpider, 09-24-2013 12:25 PM
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09-25-2013 02:15 AM

Turn it into a bluff, or flat OOP?

BTN has a high 3bet % (13%), but not a massive sample (86 hands). Most 3bets seen so far have been from the btn or bb, but I guess it's too early to...

Started by BorisTheSpider, 09-24-2013 11:41 AM
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09-25-2013 02:10 AM

Fold the 2nd nuts?

Villain was 9/7 - I repeat, nine-fucking-seven. Outrageous tightness was the reason for the preflop flat-call, I don't think he can call a 3bet...

Started by BorisTheSpider, 09-23-2013 01:50 PM
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09-25-2013 02:09 AM

TT in SB facing UTG open from relative unknown

I feel like I played this hand quite badly (which is why I'm posting it) but I have no idea what I could do better, so I'm really interested to hear...

Started by BorisTheSpider, 09-24-2013 11:47 AM
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09-24-2013 01:58 PM

25nl: Weird line by aggro Russian reg

All advice appreciated here - no question that I got myself into a mess. Pre: sb is an aggro shortie 37/33 with 16% 3bet over ~50 hands. bb is the...

Started by The Bean Counter, 09-22-2013 05:50 AM
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09-24-2013 11:24 AM

Isolation turned flop shove

Villain is 17/11 over 47 hands, not seen him show anything down yet. RE: sizing of the 3bet, the original limper was a big drooler, so I wanted to...

Started by BorisTheSpider, 09-14-2013 08:43 PM
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09-23-2013 08:17 PM

25nl: BvB 2nd pair, 2nd nfd

Quick check: do people think this is a bog-standard call on the flop? Villain is weak reg over ~80 hands. SB ($25.10) Hero (BB) ($25) UTG...

Started by The Bean Counter, 09-22-2013 05:33 AM
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09-23-2013 03:32 PM

[10NL] 44...BU vs BB...Shove river?

Villain's very first hand at table. PokerStars - $0.10 NL (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players Hand converted by PokerTracker 4 MP: $10.15 (VPIP:...

Started by Cobra_1878, 09-18-2013 06:40 PM
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09-22-2013 08:18 PM

[5NL] AQs facing cold 4bet on crazy table.

UTG - 28/18/6 (3bet) over 205 hands. FT3B 54% CO - 33/23/16 (3bet) over 188 hands. FT4B 0%, 0/5. Had seen villain 3bet/call 4bet OOP w/ AQo. ...

Started by Cobra_1878, 09-14-2013 08:36 AM
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09-22-2013 07:22 PM

BUT WHAT'S YOUR RANGE

Forenote to rant: This rant is not directed at any one FTR member. I've just spoken with too many guys who are stuck at 5NL or whatever and trying to...

Started by Carroters, 09-15-2013 09:40 AM
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09-22-2013 04:11 PM

Maths question

Regarding this article: http://en.donkr.com/Articles/optimal-3-bet-4-bet-5-bet-strategies-in-nl-holdem-6-max---part-1-329 This specific part: So...

Started by seven-deuce, 09-21-2013 06:37 PM
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09-22-2013 02:18 PM

[10NL] AA...3bet pot and facing flop raise

PokerStars - $0.10 NL (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players Hand converted by PokerTracker 4 BTN: $10.00 (VPIP: 16.67, PFR: 14.10, 3Bet Preflop: 1.96,...

Started by Cobra_1878, 09-18-2013 06:37 PM
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09-22-2013 10:19 AM

Call this flop shove deep vs fish with 12 maybe 15 outs?

Villain is new to the table but definitely very fishy. We've only played 12 hands but so far he is 92/58 and 3bet 43 which is 3 of 7 times. The...

Started by abelardx, 09-18-2013 07:30 PM
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09-22-2013 09:54 AM

TPTK OOP

This specific hand is not especially important, I'm just posting it because I'd like some input on this general spot. Against someone not...

Started by BorisTheSpider, 09-17-2013 10:16 PM
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09-21-2013 11:28 AM

OOP Deep OTT with Combo Draw

Villain is fishy. The whole table is fishy. They like to limp and I have been raising my good hands. I think a lot of fish are reacting to that by...

Started by abelardx, 09-18-2013 05:57 PM
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09-19-2013 01:09 PM

25nl: Trying to get better at folding big hands

So I'm trying to find good spots to fold big hands as I figure there's no point in just exchanging coolers. I often think they aren't coolers at all...

Started by The Bean Counter, 09-18-2013 05:13 PM
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09-19-2013 12:51 PM

[10NL] KK...Value bet river?

Villain is 40/23/0 (3bet) over 91 hands. FTCB 60%. Couple of notes on villain: Serial min-raiser, opened w/ weak hands from any position, villain...

Started by Cobra_1878, 09-18-2013 10:45 AM
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09-19-2013 11:49 AM

Sudden river donk-jam, always a fold?

Barely any hands on villain, 55/36 with 20% 3bet but probably too early to say he's a maniac, could be almost any player type I guess on a little...

Started by BorisTheSpider, 09-16-2013 12:05 PM
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09-18-2013 02:16 PM

Fish bets 4-straight river, board's paired, fold the idiot end?

No history at all with villain, but action in hand strongly suggests a fish. Can't really see cbetting this flop - hits a limpcall range really...

Started by BorisTheSpider, 09-17-2013 11:18 PM
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09-18-2013 12:37 PM

tt oop on straightening board

Merge - $0.04 NL - Holdem - 8 players Hand converted by PokerTracker 4 CO: 82.25 BB (VPIP: 15.88, PFR: 9.67, 3Bet Preflop: 2.61, Hands: 799)...

Started by Zorkion, 09-14-2013 09:08 PM
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09-17-2013 09:05 PM

Worst best river in the deck

Villain is TABTA, 16/8 over 40. Interested in opinions on all streets, but river especially. Poker Stars, $0.10/$0.25 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6...

Started by BorisTheSpider, 09-16-2013 11:54 AM
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09-16-2013 08:53 PM

Good triple barrel spot?

Villain is a reg, 200 hands on him, 20/15, 2.7% 3bet, positionally aware, a little weak-tight maybe. I doubt he's ever flatting a set on this flop...

Started by BorisTheSpider, 09-16-2013 06:52 PM
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09-16-2013 08:52 PM

Massive station considers folding bad turn

Villain is 19/11, 3.6% 3bet, only 64 hands but shaping up to be somewhat nitty, VPIP-PFR gap is probably setmining rather than general passivity. ...

Started by BorisTheSpider, 09-16-2013 11:08 AM
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09-16-2013 04:39 PM

Dumbest river bet ever?

Villain is standard TAG or thereabouts. Dumb river bet? Check and let him hang himself? Poker Stars, $0.10/$0.25 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6...

Started by BorisTheSpider, 09-16-2013 11:11 AM
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09-16-2013 04:36 PM

[5NL] AA...OOP against LAGG

Villain is relative unknown. 36/32/23 (3bet) over 25 hands. PokerStars - $0.05 NL (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players Hand converted by PokerTracker 4 ...

Started by Cobra_1878, 09-14-2013 08:47 AM
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09-16-2013 11:01 AM

Too thin to bet this pairing river w/ nut straight?

Villain seems competent, if occasionally a bit spewy. Think standard TAG. River too thin? Poker Stars, $0.10/$0.25 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6...

Started by BorisTheSpider, 09-14-2013 11:18 PM
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09-16-2013 07:12 AM

[5NL] A5s...Line check, BvB against maniac.

Villain is 44/37/25 (3bet) over 143 hands. 86% steal from SB, CB 72%, CB turn 73%. Had seen villain cold 4bet, OOP w/ 75s. CB flop w/ 7 high no...

Started by Cobra_1878, 09-14-2013 08:07 AM
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09-14-2013 02:39 PM

5NL - AA Line check

Villain is 27/24 after 22 hands Poker Stars, $0.02/$0.05 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6 Players Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate...

Started by Savy, 09-10-2013 07:44 AM
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09-13-2013 06:00 AM

TPTK on monoflop

Only 60ish hands, but villain looks like an aggro-fish so far - 31/23 with 14% 3bet. On second thoughts, I feel like I should have donked the...

Started by BorisTheSpider, 09-09-2013 09:29 PM
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09-13-2013 05:04 AM

25NL - QQ overpair on very wet board in 3bet pot.

Villain is almost complete unknown. He only sat down 16 hands ago, but seems pretty tight so far. We seem to be flipping vs his continuing...

Started by Pelion, 09-09-2013 05:15 PM
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09-13-2013 03:58 AM

Bluffcatcher vs. 3-barrels from the BTN

Villain is a total unknown (zoom) but stack size obviously suggests a fish or a shortstacker. Poker Stars, $0.10/$0.25 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6...

Started by BorisTheSpider, 09-10-2013 10:35 PM
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09-12-2013 08:31 PM

[5NL] KQo against aggro villain

Villain is 27/21/16 (3bet) over 93 hands. FTCB 0%, 3/3. Villain was most aggressive pre and on flop. Notes on villain: Villain was 3betting me and...

Started by Cobra_1878, 09-12-2013 06:04 AM
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09-12-2013 08:15 PM

Stone cold bluff flop raise in 3bet pot

Villain is pretty loose and aggressive, 30/23 with 8% 3bet, very high flop AF. Anyone like this or do you all think I'm a spewtard? If you do...

Started by BorisTheSpider, 09-10-2013 10:42 PM
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09-12-2013 08:05 PM

10nl on lock... ghost town

man lock sucks, I've only been putting in decent sessions on sat cause I'm stupid busy at work, and im leeching the net off my neoghbor while i...

Started by WeldPhaser, 09-07-2013 02:00 PM
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09-12-2013 03:45 PM

[5NL] AKo...3bet pot w/ TPTK on mono flop

CO is 56/5/7 (3bet) over 251 hands. L/c a raise 81%, 42/52. FT3B 38%, FTCB 67%. Few notes on CO: He obviously l/c w/ all kinds of hands, J5o, AJo,...

Started by Cobra_1878, 09-10-2013 04:57 AM
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09-12-2013 12:19 PM

[5NL] 99...3bet pot

Villain is 23/18/14 over 175 hands. CB 75%, CB 100% in 3bet pots, 5/5. PokerStars - $0.05 NL (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players Hand converted by...

Started by Cobra_1878, 09-07-2013 05:00 AM
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09-12-2013 10:58 AM

Good FD with two overs - flop gets 3bet

Villain is 20/15, not so many hands yet (40ish) but shaping up like a fairly standard tag. Poker Stars, $0.10/$0.25 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6...

Started by BorisTheSpider, 09-09-2013 09:16 PM
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09-11-2013 11:06 PM

[5NL] 44...Line check

CO - 26/8/0 (3bet) over 83 hands. BU - 37/25/3 over 106 hands. Pretty passive post-flop, if he was going to get aggro it would be on the flop. ...

Started by Cobra_1878, 09-11-2013 05:13 AM
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09-11-2013 10:28 PM

4bet-fold, or just give it up?

CO is 22/17 with 5.8% 3bet over 380 hands. Seen him squeeze some out of the blinds, but not so much elsewhere. Can't see how he's not squeezing...

Started by BorisTheSpider, 09-09-2013 09:37 PM
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09-11-2013 10:24 PM

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