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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

Noob Question

Does buy in(BI) refore to the minimum or maximum amount you can buy in at the table for??? I know thats probably a VERY easy question. but i cant...

Started by Schya, 02-16-2009 05:25 PM
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02-17-2009 07:50 AM

FTR Classic Rethread, Week 4

How should we play small/med pp's? Check out this thread, with posts from FTR icons including fnord, renton, lukie and miffed. Playing pp at...

Started by Robb, 02-16-2009 10:50 AM
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02-17-2009 04:12 AM

more accurate ranges / ranges and speculative probability

Imagine you were putting yourself on a range. I.e., you take a step back from knowing what your cards actually are and asked yourself "what does my...

Started by LawDude, 02-16-2009 07:51 PM
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02-17-2009 02:16 AM

10NL-AKs with nut flush draw

Villian had played 3 hands so no real stats. Previously(about 2 hands earlier) he had gone to showdown with small pp and lost. PF I put him on 22+...

Started by Sasquach991, 02-16-2009 02:00 PM
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02-17-2009 01:26 AM

Small Minor Leak-Cbetting on a paired board

I lost quite a few small pots on this particular example with or without a pair.My postflop play actually is my major leak.Will post about it...

Started by hangchiong, 02-16-2009 11:06 PM
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02-17-2009 01:22 AM

to finish my thoughts

In my thoughts on devs response cna someone explain this if I am wrong. when a hand is 35% to win you have 35% equity in the pot. When you have...

Started by jyms, 02-16-2009 09:31 PM
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02-17-2009 01:10 AM

25NL hands 6max

So i just redeposited some money into Stars for 25bash,and i got punished heavily.Stars doesnt like me :cry: On a 8 BI swing.grrr. Stars are...

Started by hangchiong, 02-16-2009 10:45 PM
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02-16-2009 11:44 PM

TPWK from da blindies (10NL)

Villain is 77/0/0.8 over 28 hands. Analysis to follow HH: No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (5 handed) MP ($14.20) Button ($6.55) SB ($5.25) Hero...

Started by kfaess, 02-16-2009 12:27 AM
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02-16-2009 10:50 PM

fold equity and bet sizing

I was inspired to write this by the discussion over in the tilt forum about what to do about a flush draw on the board in no limit when Hero has the...

Started by LawDude, 02-16-2009 06:48 PM
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02-16-2009 09:59 PM

My Thoughts: Surviving a Downswing

Please, before you read this take everything with a grain of salt because I am a little drunk and tilted and what not. I am no professional either,...

Started by chink44, 02-16-2009 08:59 PM
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02-16-2009 09:04 PM

Missing for a while

Hi Everyone, First off I want to thank Spoon, Robb, Chris, Xianti, AFChung, and a million others on here, I know I've left tons of you out in the...

Started by Monty3038, 02-16-2009 10:43 AM
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02-16-2009 07:37 PM

is it a suck out?

say i get 4 to 1 odds pot odds and i'm 2 to 1 against to get a flush. I call and hit my flush is it a suck out if i got correct odds?

Started by cardplayer52, 02-16-2009 09:51 AM
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02-16-2009 07:12 PM

$10 NL Big Turn Draw

Table is five handed and playing fairly tight. Button is a very tight player. I have not played much with the big blind, my only read is that he...

Started by Palantine, 02-16-2009 02:06 AM
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02-16-2009 07:05 PM

22 flops set 3way with drawy board

CO is in his first hand at the table, he sat and posted in the CO. This is the first hand I've ever played with him. BB is a solid reg. She has...

Started by kb coolman, 02-16-2009 12:23 AM
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02-16-2009 04:51 PM

Noob question

I play mainly on Stars. I've had my HH's instantly downloaded to my desktop ever since I started playing online. Never haven't been able to find a...

Started by Kijjo, 02-16-2009 01:00 AM
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02-16-2009 02:33 AM

2nl 6max few hands

BB was 43/7. I've been pretty aggy at table and bullying villain for a while now. Is this weak? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (5 handed) -...

Started by Lokedog, 02-15-2009 02:19 PM
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02-16-2009 02:03 AM

KK facing river donkbet.

Hand 3, and he had limped hands 1 and 2. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com ...

Started by Illfavor, 02-15-2009 01:08 AM
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02-16-2009 12:39 AM

Thank you to everyone

I would like to thank you all for your posts on my hands because It has helped me think more outside the box in poker. I have won $250 over the last...

Started by Otter_Brothface, 02-12-2009 01:43 PM
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02-16-2009 12:14 AM

I folded. Then cried after.

31/3 over 150+ hands Pretty sure this is a standard fold, but what is his range on the river? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (9 handed)...

Started by AFchung, 02-14-2009 10:55 PM
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02-16-2009 12:14 AM

line check... especially flop play...

villian is 24/18/4.5 in a sample of 50 hands... PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from...

Started by xX zorrito Xx, 02-15-2009 10:12 PM
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02-15-2009 11:04 PM

Just Realized How BAD 10NL Players Are...

No cheese and wine, just WTF. I am now taking on the Negreanu mindset in which every player is a donkey until proven otherwise. The cowboys have been...

Started by Airles™, 02-14-2009 09:54 AM
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02-15-2009 09:35 PM

Remaining emotionally unattached

It's so much easier said than done isn't it.... You wait for an hour to get a good hand and then you see those 2 King picture cards BOOM!! Of course...

Started by connectthesuitors, 02-15-2009 06:40 PM
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02-15-2009 07:05 PM

25NL...playing back at villain with air

BTN had just joined recently, we have no history. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (7 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from...

Started by fjuanl, 02-15-2009 03:43 AM
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02-15-2009 06:21 PM

Thanks FTR

Just wanted to say thanks to FTR for putting the free rolls together. Just took first in PS free roll tonight. Take that trolls. :spade: :spade:...

Started by Airles™, 02-14-2009 10:32 PM
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02-15-2009 06:19 PM

2nd pair and backdoor nutflush draw

Should I be calling a street here to see if i improve? I'm definitely behind at the moment and i don't know what BB is going to do after me. BB...

Started by Danh Bai, 02-15-2009 12:45 AM
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02-15-2009 01:31 PM

AA Pokerstove equity calculation help after the flop.

I've never really used poker stove until recently and wondered if this is how you would run this hand too. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB...

Started by BoondockSaint, 02-12-2009 01:02 AM
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02-15-2009 12:55 PM

Books

Just wondering if anyone would recommend any poker books, always see them, but have never bought one...

Started by slayerkk68, 02-14-2009 04:40 PM
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02-15-2009 05:32 AM

$25NL 4k checkup

I made the move up to $25NL a couple of weeks ago, and things are going really well. I know 4k is a very small sample, but I was hoping a few of you...

Started by kb coolman, 02-14-2009 12:55 PM
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02-15-2009 04:21 AM

Why do live players suck online?

I know a lot of decent poker players that get frustrated with online poker. Last night before a regular local tournament and had an interesting...

Started by dev, 02-10-2009 04:13 PM
Replies: 29 Views: 2,274
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02-15-2009 01:35 AM

AA on QTJA4 3-flush board facing river decision

This one was pretty sick. Villain is a solid 25/18 with an AF of 4.2 over 200 or so hands. We haven't been involved in too many blind battles. I've...

Started by DoanDiggy, 02-13-2009 02:51 PM
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02-15-2009 12:43 AM

what wins

what wins in this senerio; in one hand is king and 8 the other king 7 on the board is 2 kings 2 jacks and an ace let me know

Started by streamcast, 02-14-2009 10:11 PM
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02-15-2009 12:24 AM

saranacJACK vs Zorrito

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (8 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com CO ($0.95) Button ($1.07) SB ($2.37) BB...

Started by saranacJACK, 02-10-2009 02:13 PM
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02-15-2009 12:22 AM

Whats the deal with the FLop!?

today was so lame, i had quad kings today pocket pair in my hand by!? someone with quad stinkin aces! he had pocket aces too!

Started by mackspear, 02-14-2009 12:48 PM
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02-14-2009 11:34 PM

But I have two pair

44/9 over 70 hands I folded because villain is passive and after the check raise turn, he's still willing to ship his stack in the middle....

Started by AFchung, 02-14-2009 10:45 PM
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02-14-2009 10:58 PM

Poker Stars Freeroll

Do I have to post 10 times before I am given the password for this?

Started by Rounder Grl, 02-14-2009 06:04 PM
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02-14-2009 10:36 PM

Opinions on the how the time of day effects playing?

First off I live on the west coast of the United States so pacific standard time. I have noticed a big difference in the players depending on what...

Started by HarleyGuy13, 02-13-2009 10:29 PM
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02-14-2009 08:18 PM

AK on button, river reraise, dont know what to do

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com MP2 ($27.50) MP3 ($25.35) CO ($48.70)...

Started by HeAVyB101, 02-12-2009 08:10 PM
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02-14-2009 08:02 PM

Towning villain or towning myself?

Villain was 16/11/3.2 over 105 hands. Can't recall playing with him before and he was new at the table so assuming the 105 hands are datamined. I...

Started by Carroters, 02-14-2009 03:57 PM
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02-14-2009 07:37 PM

new here

hi all im new here good luck and see every1 at the tables

Started by sapphire03, 02-14-2009 05:36 PM
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02-14-2009 06:32 PM

Equity

I suck at poker and I suck at math. Not a real good combination for a successful career in playing cards. But I'm willing to learn because I love the...

Started by Airles™, 02-14-2009 02:32 PM
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02-14-2009 05:53 PM

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