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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

KK on a 3 way pot...

This hand I won but it troubled me. I am wondering if I played it right. Co runs 54/4 after 48 hands, and button 60/25 after 51. I guess my...

Started by stardustakos, 08-20-2009 11:24 PM
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08-24-2009 07:15 AM

Bad Fold AA? Hand review

At the moment, the way he was betting, i was sure he had KK or QQ. Any input would be good Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (8 handed) -...

Started by Fedora, 08-20-2009 06:18 PM
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08-22-2009 03:57 PM

How to determine low hand in Omaha Hi/Lo?

Can someone help me? I got a lo hand of A,2.3.5 and 8. Apparently it lost to another lo hand of A,2,3,6 and 7. Is this right? How is lo hand...

Started by etbh, 08-22-2009 09:35 AM
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08-22-2009 02:57 PM

busiest (& best?) day of the week for online poker

Does anyone know what day of the week is generally the busiest / has the highest traffic on internet poker sites? I looked at www.pokerscout.com and...

Started by rowhousepd, 08-15-2009 11:09 PM
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08-22-2009 01:55 AM

Need a quick to learn noob strategy

Friend wants to come and gamble with me on the weekend. Live game, terrible players, max buy in is 50BB but people typically buy in for 30BB or so. ...

Started by salsa4ever, 08-20-2009 11:15 PM
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08-21-2009 09:36 PM

When to NOT c bet

Hey guys i've been grinding up a roll at 2nl, and although i realise c betting every flop in a HU pot is something people will not exploit at 2nl...

Started by Donkafelts, 08-18-2009 12:10 AM
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08-21-2009 05:26 PM

Poll Poll: Best way to grind Full Tilt's $600 bonus?

I just deposited $600 with Full Tilt, and have the $100 "new software" bonus to grind through as well. My question is, what is the best way to...

Started by dontezuma, 08-12-2009 03:51 PM
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08-21-2009 01:28 PM

Hi from Dubai

Name: David Hi to all. I am originally from Belgium but I live and work in the Middle-East. Age: 39 What do you play? Texas Hold'em NL At what...

Started by daviddem, 08-19-2009 01:09 PM
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08-21-2009 12:07 PM

10NL: Why did I put myself in this position

Villain is 33/22/4 over only 87 hands. As soon as I made the river bet I thought "Fuck, what do I do if he c/r's me" and he did, the question is if...

Started by Knytestorme, 08-20-2009 01:53 AM
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08-20-2009 09:13 PM

why are cbet opportunities so low?

I'm looking how often I Cbet the flop out of how many opportunities I have. (I'm using Poker Tracker, btw). I did by filtering out Cont Bets Opps...

Started by rowhousepd, 08-18-2009 05:30 PM
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08-20-2009 07:48 PM

Full Tilt 100% Bonus help

HEY, I may just be missing something or am completely stupid but was wondering if someone can help me. I am going to deposit for the first time...

Started by Random_Hero, 08-20-2009 01:17 PM
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08-20-2009 04:19 PM

When to bet Draws??

I have a fairly general question, and its, when do I bet draws? Usually I just check or call if the pot odds are right, then when I hit, I bet, and...

Started by Fedora, 08-17-2009 07:12 PM
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08-20-2009 11:57 AM

hand for review

Absolute Poker (Cash Game): $0.01/$0.02 NL, 8 players Mon, Aug 17, 2009 11:17:57 EDT Powered by Poker Academy (Format: 2+2 Forums) B1 ($1.38)...

Started by littleogre, 08-19-2009 05:14 AM
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08-20-2009 09:56 AM

25NL: QQ, full house no goot?

Eh I think I may have fucked up here. Villain's preflop stats are 19/15/ 6% 3bet over 150 hands. He has high overall aggression factor/frequency and...

Started by Gobbatino, 08-16-2009 06:26 PM
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08-20-2009 06:13 AM

AK in CO vs Button

Villain was 17.2/12.5 over 67 hands. Should I have checked the turn? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool...

Started by chincheck, 08-20-2009 02:42 AM
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08-20-2009 03:01 AM

JJ in position in 3 bet pot.

Only 10 or so hands into the session. I'd 3 bet this guy the hand befroe and he'd folded. He seemed quite active, but no specific reads. No-Limit...

Started by Carroters, 08-19-2009 10:08 AM
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08-20-2009 02:11 AM

Help Us Update the Digest

It's time to do some updating of our helpful Digests. Please help us out by suggesting topics in this forum that you feel are sticky-worthy....

Started by Xianti, 07-24-2009 07:42 PM
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08-20-2009 12:50 AM

Possible 3 barreling spot on 4 to flush board.

Villain was a 45/5 over like 40 hands or so. Villain insta called flop, insta checked turn and insta checked river. Maby ten hands earlier he had...

Started by Donkafelts, 08-19-2009 03:46 AM
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08-19-2009 12:12 PM

Good HUD stats

I'm just wondering what are the most optimal HUD stats to have while playing a Tight and Agreesive game. I play $5nl full ring. The stats i'm most...

Started by Fedora, 08-17-2009 11:37 PM
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08-19-2009 11:54 AM

When to go 2nl-5nl

Hey I recently won a freeroll and have been playing 2nl to grind up some kind of roll. I'm wondering what BR you guys would recomend for moving up...

Started by Donkafelts, 08-19-2009 03:06 AM
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08-19-2009 03:24 AM

A Good Example of When Not to C-Bet

Villain is something like 26/14/4.5 which is very loose and aggressive for full ring. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $2 BB (7 handed) Poker-Stars...

Started by spoonitnow, 01-22-2008 08:18 PM
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08-18-2009 08:52 PM

great 6max link

http://s3.amazonaws.com/ryanfee/fees6max.pdf , this guide is written by poker player Ryan Fee and it is a great guide for anyone looking to learn...

Started by philly and the phanatics, 08-18-2009 12:07 AM
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08-18-2009 02:59 PM

25NL: AA drawy flop

Villain is a reg, got a bit of history from 10NL with him. Preflop stats are 19/9 3.5%3bet. Positional AF is 3/1/1, check raises 10% on the flop. I...

Started by Gobbatino, 08-16-2009 06:17 PM
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08-18-2009 02:30 PM

Tricky Spots - 2nl

Yoyo, just wondering what you guys would do in these spots that I'm unsure of. I'd love to hear what you think! Hand 1: Villain is 69/0/1...

Started by chatzilla, 08-15-2009 03:28 AM
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08-17-2009 06:12 PM

10nl: confusing hand w/ KJ

I have a strong feeling that I played this hand badly, but I'm not really sure where precisely. I had only been at the table for 19 hands. Villain...

Started by flyingtriangle, 08-17-2009 03:32 AM
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08-17-2009 02:36 PM

Poll Poll: How many hands per hour????

How many hands do people play per hour? I play 2 tables at a time and each table at about 100 hands/hr. And I hear people talking about playing 10K...

Started by Fedora, 08-12-2009 09:06 PM
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08-17-2009 10:45 AM

first 10k checkup

ok so i started with 50 bucks about a month ago, my graph does not show the 2 5.40 dons i lost so my roll is about 10 dollars lower than it says. ...

Started by philly and the phanatics, 08-16-2009 03:48 PM
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08-16-2009 06:07 PM

nice hand for range analysis

I saw this and thought "what a nice hand to post on FTR". The reason is that it is perfect for range analysis. ...

Started by LawDude, 08-14-2009 06:19 PM
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08-16-2009 01:39 PM

Flopped quad deuces, played ok?

Any comments on this hand? Should I have raised PF? I thought that with so many limpers I don't want to risk getting 3bet with just 22, but being CO...

Started by killnine, 08-07-2009 05:50 AM
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08-16-2009 09:28 AM

Hand range check

About 30 hands on SB. looks like an aggressive set miner. Stats like 10/7. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (6 handed) - Poker-Stars...

Started by Erpel, 08-15-2009 07:11 AM
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08-16-2009 06:42 AM

Some 5nl spots halp

vpip/pfr/ats/3bet%/fold to 3bet af/cbet/fold2cbet/coldcall/hands HAND 1 $0.02/$0.05 No Limit Holdem 9 players

Started by JoeHaw, 08-14-2009 08:55 PM
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08-16-2009 03:01 AM

25NL: Applying combos in some way that's helpful I think

This is not a bad beat post. I'd like feedback on my combidominatrikzeesartorial thought process for the all in call. I don't do math - I post about...

Started by sarbox68, 08-14-2009 01:39 AM
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08-14-2009 01:51 PM

10NL : Good spot to double barrel ?

Villian Stats : (VP$IP/PFR/AF 3-bet%) BB: 15/10/1 5% after 390 hands. My Thoughts And Questions ok BvB versus tight weak player i am...

Started by Evilpopcorn, 08-12-2009 11:42 AM
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08-14-2009 01:15 PM

10NL: trip 7's w/ Jack kicker facing all in

This hand was pretty early in the session. I could tell this villain was limping in with a very wide range of hands, but I hadn't really gotten any...

Started by flyingtriangle, 08-12-2009 02:21 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 976
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08-14-2009 11:09 AM

Am I functionally retarded?

Villain is 38/13. I have A8 in the bb and flop top pair on a dangerous board. Am I retarded to lay this down? Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25...

Started by dontezuma, 08-13-2009 01:46 AM
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08-14-2009 09:53 AM

2nl: Top 2 pair vs raise and 3bet

Hi all, thanks in advance for any advice Fairly new to table, 2nd or 3rd orbit. I'd only played 1 hand and won a big pot with a K high flush as a...

Started by deuce_high, 08-13-2009 11:06 AM
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08-14-2009 09:37 AM

A few spots at 5nl

Hand 1 Villain 1: 40/4/1.8 over 78 I had a note that he called down w/ A high on a 8 high board…after min reraised Ako pf. Villain 2: New to...

Started by Vinland, 08-13-2009 10:46 AM
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08-14-2009 07:44 AM

25nl: Flop chk/rai semibluff is 3b

So have had some time this week and next and am trying to put some focused work in to at least get a little better at $25NL. Have def made some...

Started by sarbox68, 08-12-2009 01:10 PM
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08-14-2009 01:48 AM

25NL: Rivered boat

Looking more for feedback on my post-review thought process on this one. Vil is 27/6/4.5 over 71. Never 3bet. Calls 31% pre-flop, and 60% from the...

Started by sarbox68, 08-12-2009 01:49 PM
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08-14-2009 01:22 AM

I am new can you help me please

I just want to know what sort of stuff can i do here on the website and how long does it take o get freerol passwords for pokerstars tourney??...

Started by Daryl100, 08-14-2009 12:09 AM
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08-14-2009 12:09 AM

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