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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

Ring Games v. Sit-n-Go

... or other tournaments. Seems like most of the talk here (other than hand-by-hand analysis) is generally driven by the ring game experience....

Started by TheBlueKnave, 10-06-2009 12:54 AM
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10-12-2009 11:19 PM

Fast Tables

To this point, I've only been playing full ring normal speed players @ Poker Stars. I started @ $2NL and I'm currently @ $50NL, but it seems like...

Started by Jason, 10-12-2009 03:16 PM
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10-12-2009 10:46 PM

mumbaki18

im still getting myself on this site, really working on it. started playing online cards for about months now, thanks for the warm welcome and...

Started by mumbaki18, 10-12-2009 08:55 PM
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10-12-2009 09:05 PM

new on FTR

hi, everyone, just new here, hope to be one of those guys with good standings///

Started by mumbaki18, 10-12-2009 02:14 AM
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10-12-2009 07:05 PM

VIDEO - 5NL - 2x 6-Max Pokerstars - New Vids for review :)

Hey again all. Have just put up a 4 part video of tonights session at my first 5NL video. I released a few videos at 2NL when I first deposited...

Started by Dannyboy6, 10-12-2009 06:36 AM
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10-12-2009 05:16 PM

Whats it take?

I've been playing poker maybe about a year now,I'll get right to the point ,I know when to fold them, when to holdem, I do pretty good for myself,...

Started by MAXX101, 10-08-2009 07:19 PM
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10-12-2009 10:41 AM

New to NL2, first 10k hands (graphs/stats)

Here it goes. First bit of background. Played off and on poker for 2-3 years, mainly live with my friends. During this year started to play online....

Started by ClairvoyantX, 10-08-2009 01:44 AM
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10-12-2009 08:05 AM

GS subs, private tourney, bears... OH MY!!!

As many of you know most GrinderSchool members and instructors are also active FTR members. Well one of those members is looking to give back for...

Started by Stacks, 09-29-2009 02:18 AM
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10-11-2009 10:45 PM

Turned Boat OOP (line check)

Villain is 59/6 over 100 hands, FoldvsFCB 80%, WTS 20% Comments on Turn play on would be greatly appreciated. What's best in trying to get his...

Started by al yell, 10-09-2009 06:01 PM
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10-11-2009 09:13 PM

How to Lose Money (A Hand)

So, I lost money on this hand, in my opinion by poor betting. I called from BB w/ a marginal hand, but it got better. My immediate deconstruction is...

Started by TheBlueKnave, 10-08-2009 09:54 AM
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10-11-2009 06:41 PM

question about bad beats

Why do the worst bad beats happen on the river?

Started by kalik, 10-09-2009 04:46 PM
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10-11-2009 06:35 PM

Brain Training... ?

If you didn't already think I was mad... Ok, so I go to grab a sandwich for lunch, decide on the panini and I know it has a 5 minute wait. I pick...

Started by Erpel, 04-04-2008 07:41 AM
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10-11-2009 11:31 AM

20k at 10nl FR and time to get serious about poker

Every time I play I just feel myself being exploited in so many ways, and I really think it's just a lack of effort on my part to get better. Poker...

Started by JoeHaw, 10-10-2009 07:26 PM
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10-10-2009 10:44 PM

After ITM!

I just read Maxx101's post, and I'm not much further along...I play pretty solid poker usually (not a boast) finish ITM, then my game starts to fall...

Started by Olddog21, 10-10-2009 06:06 PM
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10-10-2009 06:42 PM

some stats

I'm not doing so great lately. I had a 15 BB/h on the 2NL (15k hands) and know I'm running less then 4 BB/h on 5NL (also about 15k). Based on my...

Started by inV1NCEble, 10-10-2009 07:32 AM
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10-10-2009 01:06 PM

hello hello

hey all im new here just wanted to say hello i play on fulltilt and pokerstars sometimes absolute my user names on those ar keepdrawin and supernuts...

Started by supernuts29, 10-09-2009 06:53 PM
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10-09-2009 09:55 PM

Hand history comments please

All comments appreciated. Starting to play cash from S/G's. This guy berated me for my horrible play. I thought he played it bad. Or did it just play...

Started by fdnypoker, 10-09-2009 05:32 PM
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10-09-2009 08:59 PM

HH: Weak overpair

Villain = 23/0/1 over 90 hands, probably a station. I bet flop to protect my hand mostly from broadways. Same reason for the turn. I just want to...

Started by tyrn, 10-09-2009 06:39 PM
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10-09-2009 07:13 PM

Rake Back?

Ok, So i have been playing on FTP for about a year now off and on and when i originally created my account i did not enter a rakeback coupon so i was...

Started by bulitz1, 09-28-2009 08:41 PM
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10-09-2009 04:07 PM

Analyzing a Semi-Bluff

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Replayer from Poker Hands Replayer UTG ($71.20) MP ($27.90) CO ($48.20) Hero...

Started by BooG690, 10-07-2009 06:33 PM
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10-09-2009 03:46 PM

AQo

Ive noticed on poker tracker that AQo is my biggest loser and it's not even close. Would I be better just folding this hand at this point in my...

Started by clavio, 10-09-2009 11:13 AM
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10-09-2009 03:07 PM

TPGK OOP on Wet/Paired Board

Villain is passive @ 52/14 over 91 hands. - good dbl barrel? - best line/options on River? 48.459% { AsQs } 51.541% { 33, A2s+,...

Started by al yell, 10-09-2009 03:41 AM
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10-09-2009 01:38 PM

Thinking about ranges and combinations.

Here's an excercise to help you think about ranges and combinations. If your thinking wtf, I dont know how to do this and go next thread, then you...

Started by Muzzard, 01-11-2009 08:43 AM
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10-09-2009 10:46 AM

Help Hand History

This is my first post on FTR so I hope it's the right area to post. Any advice for novice when reviewing your HH what are you looking for or any...

Started by omgdanuts, 10-06-2009 10:22 AM
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10-09-2009 10:33 AM

Flopped a set on a board with 3 diamonds

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com Button ($5.93) Hero (SB) ($6.11) BB...

Started by trilerian, 10-09-2009 02:32 AM
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10-09-2009 06:00 AM

Floating

Villain is a noob, he's folded maybe three hands after joining the table a few minutes prior. I got no stats at all to go on. PokerStars...

Started by tugger, 10-04-2009 09:34 PM
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10-08-2009 11:40 PM

A couple hands

Hand #1: Villain is 18/6/1.2 over 90 hands. He has been very passive. This is a set all day right? Is there a better line to take or is this a...

Started by Outlaw, 10-08-2009 05:08 PM
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10-08-2009 06:39 PM

25nl 6m KT on a QJx board OOP vs a fish

Villain is 33/14/4 over 21 hands (lolsamplesize) but I don't really have any specific reads on him. I think he's raised up one of my c-bets before...

Started by dranger7070, 10-08-2009 11:17 AM
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10-08-2009 04:38 PM

New Beginner's Digest(?)

Read First BankrollManagement 101. Important to new players by a500lbgorilla The Newbie Circle of Death by storm75m You Cannot Make Someone Fold...

Started by dranger7070, 10-07-2009 03:47 PM
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10-08-2009 04:31 PM

Good spot for 2 barrels? 10nl

Villian was 20/13 and over 120 hands and had folded the only time anyone had 3 bet him. I had been relatively inactive at the table and had never...

Started by Donkafelts, 10-05-2009 09:10 PM
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10-08-2009 12:48 AM

2 Questions

Hello guys, I have money on tilt poker. It is a low amount ,but i believe it is good for a start. I have a problem where to play , I usually play...

Started by onqun, 10-05-2009 02:29 AM
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10-08-2009 12:43 AM

BC Soon To Be Taken Over...

...by motha fuckin' DRANGER. FUCKIN' BACK.

Started by BooG690, 08-22-2009 06:42 AM
Replies: 24 Views: 1,660
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10-08-2009 12:18 AM

2 hands against station fish 10nl

Villian was 59/10 over 60 hands in first hand and had been SUPER stationy, like calling 3 barrels with A high stationy. He was bad enough when our...

Started by Donkafelts, 10-05-2009 09:21 PM
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10-07-2009 07:51 PM

I'm back and still suck at poker. YAY ME!

Ok here's an 'interesting' hand to mark my, hopefully permanent, return to the forum! I'm not using any software so no stats but villain had been...

Started by connectthesuitors, 10-05-2009 05:17 PM
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10-07-2009 07:45 PM

Improving FTR - Get to work, dammit!!

FTR is the best damn poker forum in the world. Bar none. But even so, FTR can get stale. Same posts, different author. Same ideas, same discussions....

Started by Robb, 07-13-2008 08:19 PM
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10-07-2009 05:47 PM

C Betting Tutorial Request

Ok guys this is a really huge request to make, and if no1 is interested that's completely fine, but i think myself and i'm sure a ton of other FTR BC...

Started by Donkafelts, 10-04-2009 08:34 PM
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10-06-2009 05:20 PM

Narrated Bluff

I first posted this in my blog but it was suggested I post it here for the discussion that might ensue amongst those that don't browse that section...

Started by al yell, 10-05-2009 12:50 AM
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10-06-2009 12:14 PM

discussion for "some cut-out-and-keep pointers"

Great post, thanks biondino. Insta-sticky!

Started by taipan168, 01-22-2007 06:21 AM
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10-06-2009 11:57 AM

25NL:Picked up draw on the turn OOP

villain was calling every god damn time on the button. I had for the most part cbet and c/f the turn. So guy was calling alot on the BTN saw him...

Started by clvacva, 10-04-2009 11:08 PM
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10-06-2009 11:22 AM

Is this hand planning okay against a maniac? (slightly long)

Villain is running 70/50/9.0 with a 10% 3-bet over 200 hands. I have seen him 3bet with A8o from the cutoff to a ep raiser and then go all the way...

Started by Outlaw, 10-06-2009 12:26 AM
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10-06-2009 11:14 AM

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