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Sticky Thread Sticky: Winners Circle

This will help me keep up with the topic in IRC. Just post: Name: Tournament played (buy-in, type of game, rebuy, etc) Winnings: How much...

Started by Corey, 12-07-2004 11:32 AM
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03-19-2016 11:49 AM

Sticky Thread Sticky: Tournament Poker FAQ (Please Read BEFORE Posting)

Welcome to the Tournament Poker FAQ. Contents: 1. Welcome to the Tournament Poker forum! 2. Where can I learn how to use the forum features,...

Started by Pascal, 08-27-2012 01:46 PM
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08-27-2012 01:46 PM

Sticky Thread Sticky: MTT & SnG Tactics Digest

Welcome to the MTT & SnG Tactics Digest. Here you can find essential articles for MTTs and Sit and Gos written by our members! MTT Articles: ...

Started by Pascal, 08-25-2012 12:53 PM
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08-25-2012 12:53 PM

Strange bet by opponent

On the flop should i raise, call or fold???? Then his turn action is weird..... but i played a sng with this dick vargas before and i had him noted "...

Started by Death_Kube_K, 03-02-2006 01:10 AM
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03-02-2006 02:14 PM

loosening up early in multitable sngs

Going from UB's $20 single table sngs to Stars' 45 player $5 Sngs has been rough on me. I am having a hard time adjusting to the incredible...

Started by FlyingSaucy, 03-02-2006 12:09 AM
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03-02-2006 01:47 PM

clean, numbered hand history - pls pick it apart...

I know I made some mistakes here - probably misplayed these hands: 3 - I know - my bad - should have just folded preflop.... 6 - bet more preflop...

Started by konahead, 03-02-2006 12:06 PM
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03-02-2006 12:59 PM

Heartbreak...any diisenters

Cruising along, feeling really sharp. Sometimes you really feel it and some idiot gets lucky. Anyone call here to see the turn here to take away...

Started by Chicago_Kid, 03-02-2006 12:19 AM
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03-02-2006 12:24 PM

Probing and not learning much

Just curious what yr river play usually is in a spot like this. It's pretty early in a $10 45-player SNG. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em Tourney,...

Started by LeFou, 03-02-2006 10:49 AM
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03-02-2006 12:08 PM

SnG, First Hand

First hand of a $11 Party Sng-- In the big blind, dealt 2 black queens. UTG instapushes his 2,000 into the middle. I decided to call. I gave...

Started by Darby, 03-02-2006 12:21 AM
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03-02-2006 12:01 PM

Bad play against habitual continuation min-bettor?

I call on the flop with the intention of taking it from him on the turn. I'd seen him min C-bet a bunch of times. The fact I hit a pair on the turn...

Started by Darby, 03-02-2006 01:00 AM
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03-02-2006 11:59 AM

Ever wonder "wtf is that guy thinking?"

So i found this post on 2+2....old but I thought it was hysterical. ...

Started by lambchopdc, 03-02-2006 07:14 AM
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03-02-2006 11:56 AM

Are there right times to slowplay?

This is from the 180 man $20 sit-and-go and I wanted to know what you guys thought about my play here, I mean usually if I'm the raiser I'm pushing...

Started by ElGato55, 03-01-2006 08:59 PM
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03-02-2006 11:54 AM

K Q os MP

Is my bet on the flop called for here? I could have c betted into a set.. What should I have done differently if anything. Dude turned over 9 7 at...

Started by fasin8ing, 03-02-2006 11:03 AM
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03-02-2006 11:51 AM

How to play A-J (it always screws me)

READS: Everyone in this hand are calling stations except for the guy to my left, he is tight this is the 2nd time he limped. He check raised the guy...

Started by Death_Kube_K, 02-26-2006 04:02 AM
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03-02-2006 10:26 AM

Is this dumb ?

OK so this dude hit his sevens.. I know this.. But he raised just enough for the right odds for the draw of the straight. You like or no?...

Started by fasin8ing, 03-01-2006 08:20 PM
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03-02-2006 10:20 AM

Hands to analyze, $10 SNG's at Paradise.

Hand 1: Rim shot is a tad loose, no reads besides that. Game #1321158246 (Level III, Game #7) - 15/30 No Limit Texas Hold'em -...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 03-01-2006 10:33 PM
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03-02-2006 10:08 AM

Minimum Raises

No HH, though this post was prompted by a stupid play I made a few days ago. I hold JJ in MP in Level 3 and open/bet a 3x BB 150. Next man...

Started by LordoftheIsles, 03-02-2006 09:09 AM
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03-02-2006 09:09 AM

Call?

** HOLE CARDS *** Dealt to Werddown Werddown: raises 100 to 150 fernherder3: folds shobydamoney: folds jfurr2: calls 125 spycynurse: calls...

Started by Werddown, 03-02-2006 01:51 AM
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03-02-2006 08:41 AM

I love it when a plan comes together

Any thoughts/ideas on how I played this hand? Absolute Poker No Limit Holdem Tournament Blinds: t25/t50 9 players Converter Stack sizes:...

Started by GatorJH, 03-01-2006 02:29 PM
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03-02-2006 08:24 AM

When I fish the teacher

I was playing a NL 22$ SnG yesterday and a major fish was calling anything that moved at the table. I was looking for a chance to get his chips and...

Started by Borax, 03-02-2006 05:08 AM
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03-02-2006 06:48 AM

Empire $22: Big Stack Aggression

Felt like a steal. Low flop. Donk bet. This look good? I was thinking to just raise AI pre-flop, but decided not to since I had position. Empire...

Started by daluchy, 03-01-2006 10:17 PM
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03-02-2006 04:54 AM

Overpair, dangerous board, what's your play?

Hand #12309536-44 at Mon840pmUBNet-131 (No Limit tournament Hold'em) Powered by UltimateBet Started at 27/Feb/06 21:33:10 nagdice is at...

Started by wilhung53, 02-27-2006 11:01 PM
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03-02-2006 02:27 AM

JJ line check

It's early, no reads. What do you put Villian on? Do you call the river? PokerStars Game #4146579247: Tournament #20608092, Hold'em No Limit -...

Started by Rockymv, 03-02-2006 12:55 AM
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03-02-2006 01:44 AM

Profitible push from the BB?

Just wondering if this play is +EV. Yes I got owned. I grinded it out forever and he completes AA 5 handed. I thought about it afterwards and I...

Started by fjuanl, 03-01-2006 03:22 PM
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03-02-2006 01:42 AM

Boy you a straight DONKEY

Game #1320908134 (Level II, Game #5) - 10/20 No Limit Texas Hold'em - 2006/03/01-19:24:32.2 (CST) Table "Maori (5 max)" ($5 tournament) -- Seat 4 is...

Started by fasin8ing, 03-01-2006 08:29 PM
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03-02-2006 12:10 AM

Set on 3 flush flop

OK? PokerStars Game #4131868958: Tournament #20535126, Hold'em No Limit - Level III (25/50) - 2006/02/28 - 19:33:00 (ET) Table '20535126 1' Seat...

Started by Rockymv, 02-28-2006 07:38 PM
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03-02-2006 12:02 AM

Donk bets. On the flop, crap hand. On the river, monster.

This is a general rule when you're playing against a mediocre player. I need to do a better job of remembering it. If you raise preflop and a guy...

Started by mcatdog, 03-01-2006 10:50 PM
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03-01-2006 11:44 PM

bet your set

they'll think you're bluffing. PokerStars Game #4140051222: Tournament #20576353, Hold'em No Limit - Level V (75/150) - 2006/03/01 - 15:13:13 (ET)...

Started by Rockymv, 03-01-2006 03:37 PM
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03-01-2006 11:39 PM

YAH WAI OR NO WAI?

PokerStars Game #4139652342: Tournament #20573756, Hold'em No Limit - Level IV (50/100) - 2006/03/01 - 14:24:31 (ET) Table '20573756 1' Seat #6 is...

Started by journey075, 03-01-2006 02:50 PM
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03-01-2006 08:47 PM

JJ with an A on the flop - is this throwing chips away?

This is a PS $5.50. Second hand so no reads. Is it worth throwing in a raise on this flop given it's a relatively small proportion of my stack to...

Started by taipan168, 03-01-2006 04:25 PM
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03-01-2006 08:23 PM

Party Software PRobsq

Any body having problems when getting moved around during MTTs. Played a 22 last night got moved like 6 times and everytime I had to fight to get...

Started by Monty9, 03-01-2006 06:02 PM
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03-01-2006 06:02 PM

2$ Prima MTT Ace King vs All in from Early position

** Game ID 702661132 starting - 2006-02-27 21:43:11 ** $2 NL Freezeout:Table 15 (20.00|40.00 No Limit - MTT) Real Money - lowkeydog...

Started by Phantaroth, 02-27-2006 09:47 PM
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03-01-2006 05:59 PM

Worth a call here?

Late in the tourney of 3500 entries freeroll. 150 need to bust out before ITM. Do the pot odds make this a worthwhile call or is it better to save...

Started by drtofu66, 02-28-2006 10:13 PM
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03-01-2006 05:56 PM

$20+2 mtt -- mid to late game question (HH)

Joker is a solid player, haven't really seen a hand from him, but he definitely knows when to bet and when not to... Was my line right, and what...

Started by THaC, 02-28-2006 10:43 PM
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03-01-2006 05:51 PM

Should of i of pushed pre-flop???

Reads: this guy has been stealing my blinds the last 4 rotaions on the button my question should of i of pushed or folded pre-flop?? PokerStars...

Started by Death_Kube_K, 03-01-2006 01:07 AM
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03-01-2006 05:48 PM

QQ on a K high flop

I think I finally saw this enough to know what it means. What do you think? PokerStars Game #4118308806: Tournament #20467730, Hold'em No Limit -...

Started by Rockymv, 02-27-2006 03:27 PM
Replies: 21 Views: 1,903
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03-01-2006 04:13 PM

Multi-table SNG optimal ROI%?

I know that a 20-30% roi is great for single table sngs. Should there be any change to the expected roi% for multi-table sngs? Assuming you have a...

Started by Vinterriket, 02-27-2006 02:25 AM
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03-01-2006 04:02 PM

Pot bets and C bets

Can anyone explain the difference while explaining the probable strength of your opponent when u are faced with these two types of betting. C bets...

Started by fasin8ing, 03-01-2006 11:23 AM
Replies: 10 Views: 1,447
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03-01-2006 03:41 PM

AK with a 99Q Flop - Post flop play?

** Game ID 703905532 starting - 2006-02-28 22:03:51 ** $2 Freezeout:Table 1 (30.00|60.00 No Limit - MTT) Real Money - finnpete sitting in...

Started by Phantaroth, 02-28-2006 10:08 PM
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03-01-2006 03:18 PM

another bluff

first hand of a $50+5, obv no reads PokerStars Game #4081758069: Tournament #20002468, Hold'em No Limit - Level I (10/20) - 2006/02/24 - 12:00:00...

Started by gabe, 02-24-2006 12:03 PM
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03-01-2006 02:55 PM

Stars $11. AKo UTG in L1

Anyone have any issues with the way I handled this AKo in L1? Yes, it is very passive, but I tend to play very tight passive early on. ...

Started by A10Chief, 03-01-2006 02:34 PM
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03-01-2006 02:43 PM

help playing as a big stack

here's my problem. I have become pretty good at playing as a medium stack, and maybe a little better at playing as a short stack, probably because...

Started by pgil, 03-01-2006 12:09 AM
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03-01-2006 01:22 PM

Should I lay my AA down in this situation?

Hand #12309420-72 at Mon840pmUBNet-047 (No Limit tournament Hold'em) Powered by UltimateBet Started at 27/Feb/06 22:20:03 lovacation is at...

Started by wilhung53, 02-27-2006 10:55 PM
Replies: 16 Views: 1,972
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03-01-2006 01:17 PM

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