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Sticky Thread Sticky: [Freerolls] Want to Maximize Your Chances of Winning That Freeroll?

Hey guys, We know a lot of you are here because you love the freerolls and money-added tournaments that FlopTurnRiver has to offer. Not only do we...

Started by spoonitnow, 09-11-2014 02:12 PM
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08-09-2023 07:21 AM

Sticky Thread Sticky: The Beginners Circle Digest

Welcome to the Beginners Circle! This forum is designed to help you to learn the basics of becoming a winning poker player. This thread is the...

Started by spoonitnow, 09-28-2014 11:38 AM
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09-28-2014 11:38 AM

Sticky Thread Sticky: Don't Forget About the SSNL Forum!

Hey guys, Previously on FTR, the Beginners Circle was the place for all micro-stakes discussion. However, because of the nature of today's games...

Started by spoonitnow, 09-11-2014 02:04 PM
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09-11-2014 02:04 PM

Almost 20k Stat Check

Earlier this year, I gave up on poker. I couldn't understand why I couldn't beat $25 NL. I mean it should be easy shouldn't it ? All those fish....

Started by Blazing_Saddler, 12-14-2009 04:24 AM
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12-14-2009 05:24 AM

hi

hi peeps new on here

Started by bobble1971, 12-13-2009 05:35 PM
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12-13-2009 06:46 PM

bankroll

i have a ank roll of about $250 wot is the best cash stakes to pay i get bored on small tables

Started by bobble1971, 12-13-2009 05:34 PM
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12-13-2009 06:45 PM

Beginner Main Question

Which site would benefit for a new online player Pokerstars / Fulltilt New Account First Deposit of 100

Started by Purepoker, 12-01-2009 06:15 PM
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12-13-2009 06:20 PM

sweat session 10nl Full Ring

I am going to record 6-tables from my next 15-tabling session at 10nl Full Ring. Then run a sweat with a pause button. Probably a 40 minute session,...

Started by daven, 12-07-2009 06:15 PM
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12-13-2009 06:01 PM

switched to 6 max recently first 10k check up (2nl)

So after running break even at full ring for a while I switched to 6 max and have done. much better though still a bit swingy. Now that I've hit 10k...

Started by argash, 12-11-2009 01:49 AM
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12-13-2009 05:53 PM

Return after short hiatus

Hey guys, Its been a while since I've posted on FTR ... I've been extremely busy with school work and other things going on in my life. I also...

Started by kfaess, 12-10-2009 07:38 PM
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12-11-2009 04:04 PM

Two 6max 10nl spots

Cliffnotes: Hand 1: TPTK AI v unknown Hand 2: Spewy? bvb w TT deep HAND 1 Villain is complete unknown $0.05/$0.10 Ante $0.02 Deep No...

Started by JoeHaw, 12-08-2009 06:46 PM
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12-11-2009 03:08 PM

FFS bet your GD hands

This is mainly meant as a reminder to myself but if your new I'm sure that you can learn from this as well. The main idea behind this is to drive...

Started by argash, 11-26-2009 09:48 PM
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12-11-2009 01:41 PM

QQ on Mono Flop

Villein was 47/13/0.2 over 15 hands, not really that reliable stats. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool...

Started by Hoopy, 12-02-2009 06:16 PM
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12-10-2009 08:49 AM

Am I just running good?

Just a couple of questions in regards to Poker tracker stats. Any assistance would b appreciated. Thx. How many hands is good solid amount to...

Started by copywrite, 12-09-2009 05:19 AM
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12-10-2009 05:33 AM

having trouble drawing SD's and FD's

Im having trouble with when to call (or bet) FD's and SD's. I see it often presented as a simple matter of pot odds vs drawing odds. But immediate...

Started by mbiz, 12-05-2009 11:54 PM
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12-10-2009 02:15 AM

Donk betting

Since there have been a lot of interesting hands posted last 2 weeks and a lot of responses included a flop donk bet. In what situations, hands,...

Started by WildBill, 12-04-2009 06:34 PM
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12-08-2009 01:32 PM

OESD and midpair against aggro opponent

Villain runs 34/25/5.5 over 67 hands w like 20% 3bet 90 cbet etc probably not just running good imo $0.05/$0.10 Ante $0.02 Deep No Limit...

Started by JoeHaw, 11-30-2009 06:56 PM
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12-08-2009 12:22 AM

check out my triple check (brag)

Guess villain didn't believe my massive over bet on the river :) Absolute Poker (Cash Game): $0.01/$0.02 NL, 8 players Mon, Dec 7, 2009 04:27:34...

Started by littleogre, 12-07-2009 07:00 AM
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12-08-2009 12:02 AM

couple things i read in ltbr

the book is meant for mid stakes nl 3/6 and up. I'm wondering though if this paticular concept can be applied to the micro stakes. In the playing...

Started by littleogre, 12-03-2009 01:06 PM
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12-07-2009 12:54 PM

Seriously (re 2nl)

How the hell are you supposed to build a decent bankroll playing 2NL? it seems like micro SnGs are the only thing worth playing to build up!!

Started by EasyPoker, 12-02-2009 03:28 AM
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12-07-2009 11:57 AM

Nov Garphs

November was kind to me. BR at $702 Never ever withdraw from your BR unless you really have to. If I had never made a withdrawal I'd be at a...

Started by Sasquach991, 12-01-2009 01:43 AM
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12-07-2009 12:46 AM

Done w/ 5nl - Some thoughts/observations

Due to a timely heater I am on, I have reached my BR for 10nl and will stop playing 5nl. As I did before when I finished 2nl, I posted some...

Started by Vinland, 11-13-2009 11:41 AM
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12-06-2009 08:08 PM

Playing Donks in the PCA tourney.

Anybody got any strategies before i win this thing?

Started by , 12-06-2009 05:23 PM
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12-06-2009 08:06 PM

Here's a spot where folding KK preflop is correct

UTG+1 is a weak tightish regular, 15/6ish, ATS like 18 MP1 is a bit of an aggressive regular, 16/12, positionally aware SB is a super nit 8/4 over...

Started by Micro2Macro, 11-12-2009 03:44 PM
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12-06-2009 05:19 PM

FL vs NL

Right off the bat I admit to being a fixed limit player. I would like to be a NL player, but too often I get a good hand, not the nuts, but good,...

Started by LeanAndMean, 12-06-2009 12:25 PM
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12-06-2009 02:19 PM

QQ fold pre?

Villain just sat down about 3 orbits ago, played one hand, didnt showdown... PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (7 handed) - Poker-Stars...

Started by mz102489, 12-05-2009 06:49 PM
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12-05-2009 07:30 PM

Using HUD

Is it essentially akin to using a performance enhancing drug? what's the morality of using one? Noob question perhaps, but still. Thanks

Started by EasyPoker, 12-05-2009 02:53 AM
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12-05-2009 05:51 AM

I have a fever....,

Hi I just want to introduce myself , i' m bud and i'm new at this i wanna post question , i 'm looking to start playing online and i like to know...

Started by Bud, 12-04-2009 12:32 PM
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12-04-2009 07:03 PM

Not taking my initiative postflop in 3bet pot

I've noticed sometimes I play my AK hands like this just because I feel like opponents spew a lot in 3bet pots, like to bet when checked to, and in...

Started by JoeHaw, 12-03-2009 04:46 PM
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12-04-2009 01:02 AM

Starting with 100 BR Help

New member , I love the site so far and read for hours. I wouldnt consider my self a newbie to poker as ive been playing with friends and very little...

Started by Purepoker, 12-01-2009 04:04 PM
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12-02-2009 04:46 PM

Rakeback issue

Hi, I play on FTP, have regular 27% RB. I switch from 6 max to full ring and RB is not even close to what I expected. I'm still testing this side...

Started by kikiposada, 11-30-2009 08:59 AM
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12-01-2009 09:26 PM

Stat check at 25nl

Here is my history of hands at 25nl. I had kind of a breakdown in October and totally pwnt myself at 50nl and 25nl so I wanted to throw these up and...

Started by dranger7070, 11-29-2009 02:07 PM
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12-01-2009 09:05 PM

First 100k hands in 25NL- Stats checkup

I ran decent the first 65k hands, break even the last 35k where I was/am working on expanding my range, raising my ATS/3-bet. Its definitely been a...

Started by Outlaw, 11-26-2009 06:12 PM
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11-30-2009 03:57 PM

Don't try this at NL2

Hi all, My last cash session was great. Usually, I try to play my standard game at these tables. My 3 bet and stealing ranges are tight and I try...

Started by Raoni_Poker, 11-29-2009 09:03 PM
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11-30-2009 09:14 AM

Can we really trust online poker?

I was playing an SnG this morning and one of the users took a bad beat and made a comment that interested me. He said something to the effect that...

Started by EasyPoker, 11-30-2009 03:34 AM
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11-30-2009 07:53 AM

Need some fine tuning!

Greetings, I'm new in online poker, have some experience in live playing, but nothing serious. Before I started with online playing I did some...

Started by kikiposada, 11-24-2009 06:07 PM
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11-30-2009 03:29 AM

villains wierd line

villain is like 30/0/0 over 15 hands (yeah yea just sat down). Also has a baby pic as avatar. Anyway the line looks like strength to me. My hand has...

Started by mbiz, 11-28-2009 07:36 AM
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11-30-2009 03:07 AM

BB 72 what should I do at this moment.

r], SB Full Tilt Pot-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (8 handed) - Full-Tilt Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com SB ($8.49) Hero (BB) ($2.52) UTG...

Started by ljove, 11-26-2009 08:53 AM
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11-28-2009 09:44 PM

Stakes and Stats

Ive seen where something like 22/18/3 is a solid player. But would this only apply to higher stakes? Its seems that 18 PFR% at lower stakes is not...

Started by DrStrangeShove, 11-27-2009 05:54 AM
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11-28-2009 05:19 AM

moving from sng's to cash...

as the thread subject suggests I am moving over to cash from playing SnG's. I haven't played much cash at all... (less than 1000 hands). I am...

Started by Random_Hero, 11-26-2009 01:28 PM
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11-27-2009 06:00 PM

5nl Spots / Ranging Crit

What's up guys? I just moved up from 2nl and have played about 2k hands at 5nl and everything seems to be going great :) Here's a few spots that I'd...

Started by chatzilla, 11-26-2009 11:51 PM
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11-27-2009 05:36 PM

Why can't you "seat change" on any of the sites?

I'm sitting here 3 players to the right of a 52/39/7. I'd LOVE to get to the seat to his left. I've watched 5 players off the list fill that seat...

Started by hyPOTcrisy, 11-26-2009 06:40 AM
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11-27-2009 03:45 PM

Vpip 90%+

This is more of a fun question. You look at some micro tables (mostly 2NL) and you see quite a few guys playing with 90%+. Anyone knows what...

Started by WildBill, 11-26-2009 06:37 PM
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11-26-2009 08:44 PM

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