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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

Having to check/fold here just blows

Ahh..this has been happening for the past 3K hands so far at $10NL. I don't really know what range to put him on other than maybe a standard TT+, AK...

Started by Micro2Macro, 02-22-2009 11:35 PM
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02-23-2009 10:44 PM

5NL Top 2 with Royal Flush Draw facing Turn Bet

Villain is 76/0, but havn't seen him get out of line post flop in big pots. No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (4 handed) - Hold'em Manager Converter Tool...

Started by DemonDaze, 02-22-2009 06:42 PM
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02-23-2009 09:48 PM

2100 FPP's Later

Dear Ragnar4, Please verify that all details of this order are correct, and do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] if you have...

Started by Ragnar4, 02-21-2009 02:05 AM
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02-23-2009 05:19 PM

KK in the blinds vs. percieved steal (10NL)

Villain is 64/24/4.0 over 70 hands. He also has a 64% steal, 91% c-bet, 43% fold to c-bet. Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (6 handed) -...

Started by kfaess, 02-22-2009 03:43 PM
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02-23-2009 05:02 PM

biggest WTF hand i seen on one of my tables so far (5NL)

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com BB ($9.61) UTG ($8.86) MP ($6.22) CO...

Started by Keith, 02-21-2009 10:28 PM
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02-23-2009 12:08 PM

Can someone help me interpret these PT stats?

Hello all.... This is an awesome resource. Hopefully soem of you winning players can help me improve my game. I've been using PT3 and I've...

Started by wolfmmix, 02-22-2009 11:28 AM
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02-23-2009 08:58 AM

BB/100: what's a good amount?

Hey all. Been reading koolmans post about crushing 10NL for 40BB/100 (congrats!) and I'm guessing this is variance, however, over a pretty non...

Started by Carroters, 02-22-2009 09:49 AM
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02-23-2009 07:23 AM

IP with KQs vs. LAG 5nl

Stats on villain are 39/32/2.5 over 81 hands. He's been really laggy, (as you can see) and c-bets almost any flop. PF I just wanted to see a...

Started by dranger7070, 02-21-2009 08:41 PM
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02-23-2009 01:54 AM

What programs work with betfair?

Are there any programs (acehud, pokertracker don't work) that will work with BetFair? It seems like the only poker website that isn't supported by...

Started by ejaredx, 02-22-2009 09:49 PM
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02-22-2009 09:49 PM

3-bet oop /w AK (10NL)

Villain is 55/19/1.8 over 53 hands. I made the 3-bet a little larger because I would be oop when he calls. How bout flop bet sizing and leading the...

Started by kfaess, 02-22-2009 03:22 PM
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02-22-2009 05:49 PM

TPTK vs. aggro donk (10NL)

villain is 48/16/6.5 over 33 hands. CO ($3.60) Button ($5.90) SB ($0.25) BB ($3.65) Hero (UTG) ($12.05) MP ($7.65) Preflop: Hero is UTG...

Started by kfaess, 02-22-2009 04:01 PM
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02-22-2009 04:01 PM

Analyze this hand please

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (7 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com MP1 ($2.75) MP2 ($10) CO ($3.21) Button...

Started by Revolver123, 02-22-2009 01:01 AM
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02-22-2009 04:26 AM

Poker Tracker question

Hello- I dont know if this post belongs in here but I am a beginner and it seems like a beginner question. Is there a way to transfer hands...

Started by birdman417, 02-21-2009 09:46 PM
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02-22-2009 03:52 AM

25NL BvB trouble

Villain has been playing 21/13/1.6 over 70 hands. Haven't seen him get out of line, seems pretty passive. Folding sucks here imo because he has so...

Started by POKEMONS, 02-21-2009 08:55 PM
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02-22-2009 03:47 AM

What leaks can you detect by looking at these stats?

I originally posted this in my OP but didn't get much feed back so I am going to throw it out here. Been a couple days and I've played maybe 500 more...

Started by HarleyGuy13, 02-19-2009 06:55 PM
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02-21-2009 10:03 PM

Is this a WA/WB situation come the turn?

Villain runs about 30/8 over 100 hands. He calls lots of suited cards and usually pays to catch his draws. Just wondering about the turn bet here....

Started by loonychune, 02-21-2009 03:08 PM
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02-21-2009 08:37 PM

Tough Hand 25NL

hey guys, here's a hand I played today that I'm confused about and need some help! What do you all think of this hand? The villain in this hand is...

Started by Webb87, 02-20-2009 04:04 PM
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02-21-2009 08:05 PM

AJ flops top pair - facing heat.

This hand confused me a little. Villain had only been at the table for 8 hands. So far though he'd played some pots calling pre flop raises 3 times...

Started by Carroters, 02-20-2009 06:32 PM
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02-21-2009 06:15 PM

Da GOATs::3,500 posts thread

Hi Everyone, To me 3,500 posts is a milestone and I dont know how long itll take to reach 4,000. Right now I think its very fitting that its TODAY...

Started by Da GOAT, 02-18-2009 06:58 AM
Replies: 24 Views: 1,148
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02-21-2009 03:36 PM

What to do?

***** Hand History for Game 25045074314 ***** $10.00 USD NL Texas Hold'em - Tuesday, February 17, 11:18:10 ET 2009 Table Bussolini II (Real Money)...

Started by CBAT, 02-21-2009 01:33 PM
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02-21-2009 01:58 PM

Bad Beats all the time?

Hello, This is my first post on this forum and have been looking at some other posts and found that this forum is very helpful. Now to the reason...

Started by youngunpoker, 02-19-2009 09:28 PM
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02-21-2009 09:44 AM

TPTK weak board

I feel like I ended up making a horrible decision here, input please? Edit: Villain is brand new to the table, he's been seated for about 3 hands....

Started by BreakDancinCow, 02-20-2009 11:24 PM
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02-21-2009 12:11 AM

Your thoughts on how I played these hands

Just trying to ease myself back into poker having taken a bit of break from grinding, starting afresh and trying to get things done right this time...

Started by LuckySlevin, 02-20-2009 08:40 PM
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02-20-2009 08:52 PM

Set Mined: AA vs utg raise.

Hey :D Not sure about this hand :? Villain runs 12/10 over 40. 1) pf 3-bet bet-size? By default i'll make it 3x the open in position (4x out...

Started by loonychune, 02-20-2009 04:52 PM
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02-20-2009 07:02 PM

25NL 6-Max 3 Folds

Hi this is my first post here, just a little background info I deposited $200 in the beginning of January and played 10NL. My bankroll hit $500 about...

Started by POKEMONS, 02-20-2009 12:31 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 972
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02-20-2009 05:00 PM

Beginners- Good Article

A good article for poker beginners from Everythingaboutpoker.com. Enjoy Top 10 Beginner Poker Tips Poker is a game of knowledge, and if you’re...

Started by checkoutftr, 02-06-2009 04:36 PM
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02-20-2009 03:39 PM

HEM graph, negative non-showdown winnings

Here's the deal... After 3500 hands of 25nl full ring my average profit is 5bigbets/100hands. So $2.50 every 100 hands at 25nl isn't bad but... my...

Started by HeAVyB101, 02-20-2009 01:45 PM
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02-20-2009 02:45 PM

approaches against a total maniac

Last night, we had the most ridiculous type of maniac at the table. He raised and re-raised every hand pre-flop and on the flop. He would sometimes...

Started by LawDude, 02-20-2009 01:52 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 756
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02-20-2009 02:35 PM

When to show caution on a paired board?

I don't have a hand history to show...I'll try to explain it quickly... I was playing a full ring $0.01-$0.02 cash game and was in a limped pot with...

Started by Vinland, 02-20-2009 09:15 AM
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02-20-2009 02:21 PM

Small Ball- How to play against a reraise

For anyone who is an advocate of the Daniel Negreanu Small Ball Strategy, enjoy: How to play against a reraise in small ball poker by Daniel...

Started by checkoutftr, 02-10-2009 06:24 PM
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02-20-2009 01:48 PM

It's $5NL, who honestly 4-bet shoves pre without AA

I know alot of people say never fold KK preflop. But honestly...what other hand would EVER 4-bet shove preflop at $5NL. I have yet to see a 100bb...

Started by Micro2Macro, 02-18-2009 10:56 PM
Replies: 28 Views: 1,679
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02-20-2009 10:42 AM

Poll Poll: Just My First Royal Straight Flush

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em Tournament, 75/150 Blinds (3 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com SB (t10565) BB (t2689) Hero...

Started by CasalRoyal, 02-17-2009 10:40 PM
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02-20-2009 07:47 AM

QQ preflop against 3bet

Not sure what to do here. Player only had 15 hands at the table so far, so no info on him yet. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (8 handed)...

Started by HeAVyB101, 02-18-2009 07:47 PM
Replies: 15 Views: 1,187
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02-20-2009 12:37 AM

Deciding when to move up

I was just running some numbers regarding rakeback and spoons suggest bankroll requirments per level and it got me wondering if we should include...

Started by Knytestorme, 02-18-2009 11:29 PM
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02-19-2009 10:33 PM

track

sry ahead of time for this question, but my search is timed out... bluntly, is HEM better than PT3? and if so, can i export my pt3 HH and import...

Started by langaan, 02-19-2009 04:17 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,214
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02-19-2009 10:04 PM

Psychology: The beauty of admitting you're not good.

Everyone wants to be the man at poker. They want to be considered 'good', be a 'winning player,' and absolutely pwn people. They want to have a high...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 04-11-2007 12:26 AM
Replies: 64 Views: 21,935
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02-19-2009 09:38 PM

music during poker?..

does anyone here listen to music while they're playing poker online?.. i personally don't think it's a good idea to be listening to your ipod during...

Started by xX zorrito Xx, 02-17-2009 08:17 PM
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02-19-2009 08:32 PM

Exploiting Short-Stacks who Steal a Lot

I'm going to discuss our expectation vs a short-stack's pre-flop raising and folding to 3-bet ranges in late position. It so transpires that the best...

Started by loonychune, 02-19-2009 04:43 PM
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02-19-2009 04:43 PM

NL10 Boat fold

Could this player have anything but an ace here? Villian is 11/8/2 over 1k hands Villian C-bets %70 was thinking against this player he was a...

Started by inƒamous, 02-19-2009 12:59 AM
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02-19-2009 04:28 PM

exploiting bad beats of other players

This morning, I got to execute a play which I only get the opportunity to do once every few weeks, but is a very nice way to pick up a pot. There...

Started by LawDude, 02-19-2009 01:59 PM
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02-19-2009 04:25 PM

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