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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

500th Post!

eek 500 posts. Well some people make a big deal of this, and some don't. I won't bother much but I'll at least contribute something. Since I'm not...

Started by Micro2Macro, 03-06-2009 11:34 PM
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03-07-2009 08:32 AM

Dream Table

So I sat down at a table and quickly realized I was going to make a nice profit there. First, there was the guy to my right who appeared to be...

Started by Taicho, 03-06-2009 06:48 PM
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03-07-2009 02:25 AM

HoCG interesting concept

I just got Harrington on Cash Games on my lunch break and while reading the first chapter I came across this concept I never thought of before and I...

Started by HeAVyB101, 03-04-2009 03:10 PM
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03-07-2009 01:34 AM

Pre Flop Statistics

Can someone give me a rundown on what "vpip/pfr/af" means? I'm know voluntarily put into pot, pre flop raise. Is af aggression factor? What are...

Started by Pierre, 03-06-2009 12:20 PM
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03-06-2009 09:44 PM

KK out of position to cold calls.. slow down? speed up?

Villian is running 38/14/.8 over 21 hands.. i discounted the backdoor flush, instead i had him on a stronger top pair or hearts draw by the call...

Started by texa8, 03-03-2009 12:38 AM
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03-06-2009 08:25 PM

A bluff gone bad...

Why did I do this? I had been C-Betting a lot, so I put them on something like a QJ, or QT, so I went for it. Just so happens it was a $$ flop for...

Started by CBAT, 03-05-2009 12:25 PM
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03-06-2009 08:14 PM

How do you spend your Comp Points?

I don't make a lot obviously at this level but at FT usually after a days play I receive about 20 which allows me to do the 180 man tourney which is...

Started by ArcadianRock, 03-06-2009 07:04 PM
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03-06-2009 07:18 PM

would you play this hand... with me?

UTG+1 is the donator in the table. He is playing almost any two, and calling raises with them. He is very passive pre and post flop. Usual lines he...

Started by settecba, 03-06-2009 12:01 AM
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03-06-2009 07:02 PM

AQ vs Station

Villain is 43/12/1.4 over 61 hands and is a station. Obviously this board sucks for us, I c bet because he insta checked the flop and this is often...

Started by Carroters, 03-04-2009 05:58 PM
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03-06-2009 06:56 PM

Flopped Set vs Possible Flush Draw

If you have a strong hand like a set on a flop with only two suits, what is the optimal way to bet? I have been making a potsized bet on the flop...

Started by mormannorman, 03-06-2009 04:33 AM
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03-06-2009 06:43 PM

Go for broke or keep going?

I hit a pretty rotten streak recently that dropped my BR down to $18. What I'm wondering is which is worth more, keep playing at my current level of...

Started by ArcadianRock, 03-05-2009 07:02 PM
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03-06-2009 05:48 PM

raising a draw when you have a lot of outs

4/8 limit hold 'em, yesterday. UTG has played passively. I was in the cutoff with Ac7c. UTG limps in pre-flop, 1 other player calls, I raise. Folds...

Started by LawDude, 03-05-2009 05:35 PM
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03-06-2009 02:43 PM

Here's a free lesson

I am playing no limit holdem. It is folded to me in the cut off, I raise to 4bb with :ah: :jc: Villain in the Big Blind who has pre flop stats...

Started by meeloche, 03-02-2009 12:56 AM
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03-06-2009 02:12 PM

Tough spot with bottom set.

Button is running 40/22/3.2 over 70 hands, seems fairly loose but haven't seen anything stupid shown down. CO running 83/31/4.4 over 35 hands, a...

Started by ChrisBCritter, 03-05-2009 10:57 PM
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03-06-2009 10:20 AM

Which poker book to get first

Holdem poker for advanced players? or No Limit holdem theory and practice?

Started by Schya, 03-02-2009 06:36 PM
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03-06-2009 09:22 AM

i get owned by a very strange line

what a strange hand. I have 42 of hearts in the bb and some random donk minbets. Ok i'll call i bet i like playing limit holdem from time to time. i...

Started by littleogre, 03-04-2009 02:50 PM
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03-06-2009 03:04 AM

I'm scared to move up...

Granted I don't have the Bankroll for $50NL, but I am scared to move up. Playing $25NL the money seems too high for my comfort zone, even though I am...

Started by CBAT, 03-03-2009 12:26 PM
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03-06-2009 12:31 AM

Where did Jyms go?

Does anyone know where jyms went.. he used to be at grinderschool?? cheers Lew

Started by Lewmano, 03-04-2009 03:51 PM
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03-05-2009 10:55 PM

10NL-QJs on button and paired board

SB was 34/8/1 over 50 BB was 56/20/1.8 over 35 Both villians had been playing just about anything with one face card suited or not. Flop, I...

Started by Sasquach991, 03-04-2009 11:59 PM
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03-05-2009 08:00 PM

Calling weak river bets when likely behind for information

Player seems weak-tight thus far and I've been beating on him a bit in the blinds. Does anyone ever just call these bets considering they're so...

Started by Micro2Macro, 03-05-2009 12:25 AM
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03-05-2009 04:25 PM

this is quite possibly standard, btu it confused me.

copied from my blog: http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/forum/sil693-s-escape-from-education-sigh-t80535.html Preflop 3bettor is 13/10/3 with a...

Started by sil693, 03-04-2009 11:20 AM
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03-05-2009 10:55 AM

5K hands

I'm starting to feel comfortable playing at 5NL and the results show in the graph. Sorry Robb ....but I dumped the guide's starting hands around the...

Started by Keith, 03-04-2009 08:52 PM
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03-05-2009 10:09 AM

Galapogos's 2k (wat) Post

So I just noticed recently that I'm near 2k posts and figured since everyone likes to do something for their milestone posts that I want to be cool...

Started by Galapogos, 03-03-2009 12:24 PM
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03-05-2009 02:22 AM

Preflop spot with 88

Button is an aggressive player who opens wide from late position (SCs, Axs, etc). SB is a terrible calling station who has been running hot. My...

Started by Palantine, 02-22-2009 08:48 PM
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03-05-2009 02:21 AM

ptBB/100 v BB/100

I'm a ring-game noob so these questions are probably pretty basic.... Is there any difference between ptBB/100 v BB/100? I have HEM and this...

Started by Nakamura, 03-04-2009 07:45 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,638
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03-04-2009 07:55 PM

I feel like I played this bad

villain is 14/10 with an 8% 3-bet over 130ish hands. FWIW I will be happy to let you all know villain did NOT have a flush. I checked flop because...

Started by Micro2Macro, 03-02-2009 10:36 PM
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03-04-2009 07:24 PM

poker trivia question

I posted this trivia question on another, less advanced forum and noone could solve it. Lets see how long it takes for u guys to come up with a...

Started by only_bridge, 03-04-2009 07:51 AM
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03-04-2009 07:23 PM

TT on the button - can I put him on a bluff?

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com saw flop MP ($2.89) CO ($1) Hero...

Started by Gshark, 03-04-2009 04:03 PM
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03-04-2009 07:03 PM

Negreanu Struggles at 10NL...lol

You can follow his challenge here: http://tinyurl.com/9mwnpp Here are his 10NL results so far: #Hands : Results 68 -$10.00 26 +$12.15...

Started by PlayToWin, 03-01-2009 11:30 PM
Replies: 32 Views: 2,880
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03-04-2009 05:29 PM

25NL 11k hands CRITIQUE PLZ

Just looking for some feedback on these stats. I have been doing really well so far over the last 11k hands. I feel like my 3bet percentage is really...

Started by HeAVyB101, 03-03-2009 02:05 PM
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03-04-2009 12:04 PM

Poker Math How-To: SB vs BB short-stack

It's folded to you in the small blind. Your villain has 20 big blinds left after posting the blinds. You look down at K5o. Can you show him your hand...

Started by spoonitnow, 07-19-2008 06:09 PM
Replies: 29 Views: 10,679
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03-04-2009 09:58 AM

QQ with opp reraising

I'm not much of a ring-player, so could I would appreciate any comments on this hand. This is the 2nd hand played against opp, so no reads. Am I...

Started by Nakamura, 03-04-2009 06:56 AM
Replies: 5 Views: 605
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03-04-2009 07:42 AM

Fish at midstakes?

I've been reading some of the nose-bleed (to me) Ops and it's humorous to read about fish at 100NL and 200NL. So, out of curiosity, what types of...

Started by PlayToWin, 03-04-2009 02:10 AM
Replies: 4 Views: 728
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03-04-2009 04:30 AM

Finally Hit 10K Hands & Ready to be Critiqued!

I finally hit 10K hands and am ready to be analyzed. I hope you guys would be kind enough to help me with it. One leak I feel I have is in the big...

Started by BooG690, 03-03-2009 10:03 AM
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03-04-2009 04:28 AM

Folding overpairs to raises

It seems like everytime i'm raised on my flop bet i'm beat by a set or 2 pair. Should i fold my big pairs to any raise on the flop? Does he ever have...

Started by Danh Bai, 03-04-2009 03:39 AM
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03-04-2009 04:16 AM

Finally at $0!

Yup...I made a post about this. I'm FINALLY even. Well, I'm up now, but about two days ago I finally broke through and got out of the red. I was...

Started by BooG690, 03-02-2009 10:15 AM
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03-04-2009 01:38 AM

99 vs SS

I was playing $2NL on Stars and this SS guy with only $.40 would always shove if he decided to play, which is kinda scary but he would just shove Q9o...

Started by ArcadianRock, 03-03-2009 04:38 PM
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03-04-2009 01:19 AM

AK in 4 bet pot - how awful is my flop play?

Villain was 32/24/1 over 42 hands - his 3 bet was 25% over these. Pre flop I was happy to get it in sicne he seemed lose and a little insane. I...

Started by Carroters, 03-03-2009 01:50 PM
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03-03-2009 11:52 PM

How to win the max from short stacks

Play strong starting hands. Play them fast. Don't fold unless your hand is hopeless. Keep asking them if they want to play for all their chips. ...

Started by Fnord, 09-06-2006 02:52 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,812
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03-03-2009 10:14 PM

I'm starting a NOOB poker blog!

Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm going to start a poker blog. I thought I was pretty well versed in poker (I am compared to my friends), but...

Started by xpaand, 03-03-2009 06:05 PM
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03-03-2009 10:10 PM

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