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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

5 NL - QQ

Villain is BB with VPIP of 40% in 50 hands. What are some more things I can add to improve my post? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (4...

Started by NewbieNoOne, 11-30-2008 04:49 AM
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12-02-2008 03:36 PM

November Summary

Here's my stats from November. If you see anything drastically wrong with my stats, let me know and I will work on that this month. Thanks

Started by TheScientist23, 12-02-2008 01:16 PM
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12-02-2008 02:22 PM

5NL - KK

Villain is BB. He has a VPIP of 40% in 50 hands. Any need more stats? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (6 handed) - Hero (CO) ($11.99)...

Started by NewbieNoOne, 11-30-2008 04:49 AM
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12-01-2008 04:26 PM

5NL - AQo

villain is the button with VPIP of 66% in 65 hands. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from...

Started by NewbieNoOne, 11-30-2008 04:52 AM
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12-01-2008 03:57 PM

25NL hands

1. vs 50/28/2.75 - shove/raise/call/(fold) on the turn? No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (8 handed) - Hold'em Manager Converter Tool from...

Started by sil693, 12-01-2008 12:54 PM
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12-01-2008 01:57 PM

Preflop raise sizing

A lot of people have been telling me different things, but generally they gravitate towards about the same size PFR. 3x + 1 per limper 3.5x + 1...

Started by AFchung, 11-30-2008 10:27 AM
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12-01-2008 12:30 PM

2nl hands

should i have gotten away from this? or did i play it correct? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from...

Started by smitts187, 11-29-2008 08:15 PM
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12-01-2008 12:25 PM

5NL - 99

Villain is MP with VPIP of 66% in 65 hands. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com ...

Started by NewbieNoOne, 11-30-2008 04:53 AM
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11-30-2008 10:27 PM

am i retarded?

64/46/1.1@60 history witht his guy. I just won a large pot and *slaps face* trash talked him... in an ok way PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em,...

Started by sweetlemon69, 11-20-2008 08:18 PM
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11-30-2008 04:50 PM

QQ overpair?

another cooler? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (7 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com MP1 ($2.56) MP2 ($1.60)...

Started by smitts187, 11-30-2008 02:22 PM
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11-30-2008 03:01 PM

Button raise + missed flop

22/7 over 128 hands How could I have played this hand better? Should I have barreled the turn? ======================= PokerStars No-Limit...

Started by AFchung, 11-29-2008 02:00 PM
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11-30-2008 10:24 AM

just a quick update

I have been playing .05 and finally after 20k hands Have beat it to move up to .10 Thanks for all the advice on here guys. Later Don

Started by bigstock2001, 11-30-2008 06:36 AM
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11-30-2008 09:58 AM

KK's versus unknown villain on a bad board

Villain hadn't been involved in a hand in two orbits. Was this a smart move, or did he get the best of me? Looking back at it, I don't like the...

Started by mieczkowusc, 11-27-2008 11:04 AM
Replies: 13 Views: 1,073
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11-30-2008 09:12 AM

what to grind?

i have a 75$ br, on pokerstars, what do you suggest is the most profitable way to grind? sngs? mtts? cash? what stakes should i be playing with...

Started by smitts187, 11-29-2008 12:44 PM
Replies: 27 Views: 2,033
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11-30-2008 07:02 AM

5NL-PS-Flopped a Straight

Villian was 26/6/1 PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (5 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com BB ($13.58) UTG...

Started by Sasquach991, 11-26-2008 10:56 PM
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11-30-2008 06:30 AM

interesting spot on a flush

10 NL with 9 players but I only put down the ones in the pot Hero (7.60) is bb Mp3 (12.65) Button (13.70) PF mp3 raises to .20 button...

Started by eternal, 11-25-2008 06:38 PM
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11-30-2008 04:47 AM

AA & 4 to nut flush did I play this correct?

Ok so I was at this table for awhile and had a reasonable history on the villian. He was playing 47/12/2. I knew there was a really strong...

Started by HarleyGuy13, 11-27-2008 03:28 AM
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11-30-2008 04:32 AM

good spot for 2nd barrel right?

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com CO ($8.20) Button ($10.20) SB ($2) BB...

Started by CorbinDallas, 11-25-2008 09:09 PM
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11-30-2008 04:23 AM

Noobie's First 5k Hands at 10NL: Guide, Links and Advice

Noobie's First 5k Hands of NL10 I got my Dad interested in online poker more than a year ago. I have turned into a winning player. He's still a...

Started by Robb, 06-08-2008 06:01 PM
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11-30-2008 04:18 AM

grinderschool

br 75.20 should i get the subscription? for a month 10$???

Started by smitts187, 11-29-2008 11:11 PM
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11-30-2008 02:58 AM

$100 Freeroll on Hollywood Poker - for FTR members

Hey guys, for those of you just starting out and looking to build a bank roll, Hollywood Poker is offering FTR members a $100 freeroll tomorrow. ...

Started by mrickett, 11-27-2008 02:11 AM
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11-30-2008 12:32 AM

Motivation to keep playing?

So after a great run of over 30k hands and beating 2nl/5nl at 10ptbb each, I've finally hit a really hard downswing of 12 buyins (and probably more...

Started by AFchung, 11-29-2008 10:06 AM
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11-29-2008 03:38 PM

facing flop shove vs loose passive/aggressive nl10

villain runs about 46/6/16 small sample of 50 hands PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (8 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from...

Started by hagscel, 11-25-2008 05:40 AM
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11-28-2008 11:42 AM

Another one of those 'can I lay down a monster?' - threads.

We already discussed this on IRC, but I think the hand is pretty interesting. His bet on the turn is very peculiar - could be a block bet. Could be...

Started by oskar, 11-27-2008 09:22 AM
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11-28-2008 12:55 AM

Sweat my BVB

- Villain in this hand is one of the better players I've seen at 25NL and we're playing together on 4 tables, so pretty familiar with each other's...

Started by Squeaky_Midget1, 11-24-2008 08:19 PM
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11-27-2008 02:17 AM

Stacking off on flops with TPTK and bottom two?

Hand One ================== Villain is 34/3 over 40+ hands PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from...

Started by AFchung, 11-25-2008 10:33 AM
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11-27-2008 01:31 AM

My cycle with ring games, is it variance or something else?

The past couple times I have tried to switch to ring games from SNG's, the following happens: 1. I hit a nice steak and go up around 5 buy-ins in...

Started by mieczkowusc, 11-26-2008 04:04 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 736
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11-26-2008 06:46 PM

Top set on single suit flop - what line and why

Party 6 max $25 NL Villain only been at table 33 hands, stats 29/0/0.5, likes to limp pre, has called pf raises with sc's/KJo type hands and is...

Started by LordVTR, 11-25-2008 05:10 PM
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11-26-2008 07:05 AM

Is it okay stacking off here?

Hand 1 ============== PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com Button ($8.07) SB...

Started by AFchung, 11-22-2008 08:25 AM
Replies: 16 Views: 1,450
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11-26-2008 01:12 AM

Too Much Beer-Decided to Try 10NL

So I drank too much beer Friday night and tried moving up from 5NL to 10NL just to see if the game was different. It wasn't except that most...

Started by Sasquach991, 11-24-2008 01:33 PM
Replies: 26 Views: 1,475
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11-26-2008 12:52 AM

like it or hate it?

villain is 25/19/7 i like to vary my UTG range. so i often will raise with SC and gappers if the table is tight. and this table was very tight...

Started by CorbinDallas, 11-25-2008 04:02 PM
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11-25-2008 06:15 PM

a few calls

i've been making a few more river calls. here's one. villain is 32/25/2.25 over 70 hands. saw him call 2 bets chasing a gut shot and over card...

Started by CorbinDallas, 11-25-2008 02:59 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 748
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11-25-2008 04:56 PM

The games getting harder! why!?

What are the reasons for this theory that says that games up at higher stakes are getting tougher, and its slowly spreading down? I mean...

Started by kingme620, 11-25-2008 02:50 AM
Replies: 12 Views: 1,276
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11-25-2008 01:15 PM

AA runner runner scare cards

No reads on villain PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (5 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com saw flow Hero (UTG)...

Started by AFchung, 11-24-2008 08:52 AM
Replies: 6 Views: 875
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11-25-2008 11:41 AM

Noob rakeback question

Ok, so I've got a Full Tilt account, but I've only played freerolls on it, never deposited anything and actually haven't won anything yet. Then I was...

Started by Kijjo, 11-18-2008 02:29 AM
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11-25-2008 11:26 AM

Play aces the same way??

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (7 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com MP2 ($17.60) Hero (CO) ($24.40) Button...

Started by Roco415, 11-24-2008 02:09 AM
Replies: 22 Views: 1,413
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11-25-2008 02:07 AM

Ring Games - Where do i start?

I am already registered with both ftp and poker stars and play all the time with them. But i wanto make the transition into playing cash games....

Started by projectaero, 11-23-2008 04:51 AM
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11-24-2008 09:46 PM

Thoughts on discipline - noobie needs it

I can't count the times I've seen noobies in the BC talking about "taking shots" under-rolled, refusing to stick a bankroll management plan, getting...

Started by Robb, 11-23-2008 05:14 PM
Replies: 15 Views: 1,713
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11-24-2008 10:14 AM

Poker is totally mathematical

I have just read a thread in which people said "poker is not all about maths," "luck is a factor in poker," "it is not always right to take +$EV...

Started by gingerwizard, 02-21-2007 07:37 AM
Replies: 47 Views: 24,534
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11-24-2008 08:45 AM

Thoughts on being "Results Oriented"

With all sincerity, this is not a flame post. I really want feedback on why everyone gets so pissed off when someone posts results. Why is it...

Started by kb coolman, 11-23-2008 02:36 PM
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11-23-2008 10:49 PM

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