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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

Can somebody explain equity please?

This is a term that wasn't around two years ago. Nowadays people speak of equity vs certain hands and fold equity. I'm not sure what they mean...

Started by Revolver123, 02-05-2009 04:10 AM
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02-05-2009 06:00 PM

Handling Downswings

As everybody of us have had downswings, i had mine too. The biggest downswing in my poker career happend to me some time ago, it was 10 buy-ins....

Started by Doublethe7, 09-20-2006 08:38 AM
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02-05-2009 05:37 PM

For me, callers are worse than raisers.

I always get stuck on the turn in these spots. Advice please? Check or shove? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars...

Started by Revolver123, 02-04-2009 11:18 PM
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02-05-2009 03:53 PM

Some badly played hands from 5NL

Hand 1: Villain is 35/7. This should be a fold preflop, I think I was concentrating on another table and just clicked the button to complete...

Started by Biglines, 02-05-2009 05:43 AM
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02-05-2009 02:59 PM

Any Comments From These Stats?

Hi, guys! Some money from freerolls, and I started playing No Limit Hold´em ($0,01/$0,02). Now, before mistakes grow, what do I have to fix right now...

Started by CasalRoyal, 02-03-2009 06:01 PM
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02-05-2009 11:07 AM

Pretty Standard, Just Looking For Any Other Lines...

Hey guys I know this isn't a very difficult situation, but because I believe there are leaks in my game in spots that don't go to showdown, I figure...

Started by Micro2Macro, 02-05-2009 01:11 AM
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02-05-2009 10:12 AM

Probably a good spot to double barrel...

I think I missed a good opportunity to fire a second barrel on the turn here, for these reasons. 1) I've got plenty of outs even if he is holding...

Started by loonychune, 02-04-2009 09:29 PM
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02-05-2009 02:43 AM

did i play this wrong?

Villain is pretty tight and aggressive and I stayed out of his way when he raised. Stats were at the time 19/19. First of all, the way the hand...

Started by oneman426, 02-04-2009 10:08 PM
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02-04-2009 11:52 PM

Free 5nl or 10nl coaching

I've been impressed by stax and nuts offering various coaching opportunities for 50nl and 100nl level players. I won't pretend to have much...

Started by Robb, 02-04-2009 05:35 AM
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02-04-2009 11:32 PM

KK facing 3bet on bland flop

Villain stats are scarce with only 7 hands. 71/0. I have one note after 4 hands saying he called down with over cards. I'm not folding KK here,...

Started by kb coolman, 02-04-2009 05:10 PM
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02-04-2009 11:25 PM

Weird preflop action and overpair on flop

Villain that flats-reraises is 9/6 over 140 hands Villain that squeezes is 6/6 over 90 hands PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (9 handed)...

Started by AFchung, 02-03-2009 12:30 PM
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02-04-2009 10:22 PM

How many tables do you play at a time?

At 5NL on my laptop I play 7-8 tables at a time. They are small and cluttered all over the place. I get my reads by noticing who is multi-table-ing...

Started by Revolver123, 02-03-2009 01:28 PM
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02-04-2009 08:38 PM

RakeBack from FTP after you've already signed up!

Ok so I've read and I believe I've taken part in discussions about receiving RB from FTP after the fact. It has been a common belief that once...

Started by HarleyGuy13, 02-03-2009 01:09 PM
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02-04-2009 08:24 PM

FTR Group Sweat #2 - Jan 31st 9pm GMT/4pm EST - 10NL

***Video*** http://www.megaupload.com/?d=7OVZ5ICU Hey guys, I´m planning the next session. With respect to everyone who couldn´t make the...

Started by XTR1000, 01-26-2009 07:43 PM
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02-04-2009 07:52 PM

Bonus whoring, what to do?

I've been playin on stars forever now and i'm looking to start other accounts with the money i've won and grab as many bonuses as possible. Anyone...

Started by HeAVyB101, 02-03-2009 03:54 PM
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02-04-2009 06:39 PM

Please read my hand (exercise)

I haven't really thought this through yet, so not sure how it'll turn out. It occurred to me more and more recently that I tend to look at poker...

Started by Erpel, 02-03-2009 06:09 PM
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02-04-2009 06:29 PM

Need some help here

I've been losing a lot of confidence due to the number of bad beats i've been getting lately.. I can take down small pots but I end up losing...

Started by Revolver123, 02-04-2009 12:09 PM
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02-04-2009 02:59 PM

25NL Hands For Review

Hey guys, gonna post a few hands from today to try to get into the habit of doing so. Since I need 10 posts to paste images and this is my 10th...

Started by Webb87, 02-03-2009 11:52 PM
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02-04-2009 10:54 AM

Insta call right? Or possible laydown?

Not a terribly scary flop but the all ins made me suspect trips.. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool...

Started by Revolver123, 02-04-2009 12:28 AM
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02-04-2009 02:11 AM

What is your range on the button?

I've seen a variety of ranges discussed. From staying tight to raising with cards like suited connectors or suited gaps in this position. I've even...

Started by Revolver123, 02-03-2009 12:24 PM
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02-03-2009 10:34 PM

Another one..

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com MP2 ($12.81) MP3 ($10.19) CO ($9.74) Hero...

Started by Revolver123, 02-03-2009 12:06 PM
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02-03-2009 07:21 PM

Need to figure out how to play these spots..

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (8 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com Button ($1.66) SB ($9.85) BB ($8) Hero...

Started by Revolver123, 02-03-2009 11:38 AM
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02-03-2009 01:06 PM

KK and AA hands full ring

These are actually from my first trip to a live casino, but I thought i'd get more replies here. All are full ring. Hand 1: Hero 300bb Hero...

Started by Danh Bai, 02-02-2009 02:29 AM
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02-03-2009 12:55 PM

25k Stats Checkup 25NL-6max

Hi guys.Its been sometime i post regularly on BC due to the exams,but i have been playing some.This my stat for the month of January,ran fairly well...

Started by hangchiong, 01-31-2009 11:20 AM
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02-03-2009 12:19 PM

This is a leak right?

Read on the villain: he's a calling station. Called me down to showdown on several pots beforehand. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (8...

Started by Revolver123, 02-03-2009 02:53 AM
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02-03-2009 12:13 PM

5NL: Flopped trips in limped pot, how do I extract value?

On the flop, Im happy to flat the villains min raise. When a 2nd spade hits on the turn should I be concerned about the flush draw and raise it up...

Started by Biglines, 02-02-2009 07:17 AM
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02-03-2009 01:12 AM

pokerstars sunday $200,000 $2.20 turbo satellite

i would like some opinions as to whether they are good idea or waste of time?

Started by tncatfish43, 02-02-2009 10:51 PM
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02-02-2009 11:20 PM

removing topics

after you get the information you wanted can you remove the topic?

Started by tncatfish43, 02-02-2009 11:14 PM
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02-02-2009 11:17 PM

ROI

what is ROI and how do you calculate it?

Started by tncatfish43, 02-02-2009 02:01 PM
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02-02-2009 11:08 PM

private tourneys

does any one know how the private tourneys on pokerstars works?a few buddies and me were interested in one.if anyone can help it would surely be...

Started by tncatfish43, 02-02-2009 04:51 PM
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02-02-2009 11:05 PM

2 more hands I need some advice on

Hand 1: After the villain checks the flop, what is the correct play on the turn? Im pretty clueless here given that I dont really have any...

Started by Biglines, 02-01-2009 04:38 PM
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02-02-2009 08:52 PM

Coolered with a Set

Perfect example of why you should raise the flop IP here to get the shit hands out... PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (7 handed) -...

Started by Airles™, 02-01-2009 11:05 PM
Replies: 22 Views: 972
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02-02-2009 08:31 PM

Flush vs PF 3bettor on 9-high paired board

I was playing pretty loose/aggressive tonight, mainly raising a lot more suited cards than I typically would. Villain was running 19/8 over 59 hands...

Started by DoanDiggy, 02-01-2009 06:49 AM
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02-02-2009 06:13 PM

FT Rake Rates

Can anyone find the rates for ring games? I know on Stars it takes a few mins to find it (they don't really like to advertise their fees I guess),...

Started by Kijjo, 02-02-2009 12:54 PM
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02-02-2009 05:41 PM

how are my stats looking

Having seen Hangchiongs post earlier and I appreciate that his is over a large sample and that mine is over a minute sample of 500 hands.This is more...

Started by Keith, 02-02-2009 04:04 PM
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02-02-2009 05:40 PM

1k and some questions

I just had my best day ever in ring 25NL and won $150 playing for 3-4 hours today. With that my bankroll just passes $1000 wich I have been looking...

Started by Iwind, 10-25-2005 05:27 PM
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02-02-2009 10:22 AM

Just not sure

Villan is 50/0 over only ten hands. All I know is that. $0.01/$0.02 No Limit Holdem 9 players Converted at weaktight.com Stacks: UTG...

Started by HarleyGuy13, 02-02-2009 04:59 AM
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02-02-2009 10:18 AM

How do you cope with...

...a mis-click? Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (9 handed) - Full-Tilt Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com UTG+1 ($12.40) Hero (MP1)...

Started by loonychune, 01-30-2009 04:11 PM
Replies: 31 Views: 1,264
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02-02-2009 10:06 AM

4 and 2 rule...Is this right?

About 2 weeks ago I was reading my bathroom material (The Little Green Book) and I read this section about a 4 and 2 rule. Which states that if you...

Started by aytopper, 07-28-2006 10:28 PM
Replies: 73 Views: 23,995
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02-02-2009 01:23 AM

TT facing river PSB

Early on, No reads. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com MP1 ($2) MP2 ($8.95)...

Started by Illfavor, 02-01-2009 04:31 PM
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02-02-2009 12:51 AM

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