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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

How do you decide your session duration

I was wondering about session duration and how people go about them. I'm talking about Ring games here (obviously not tournaments). I fix myself 2...

Started by SiCK_Boy, 08-20-2008 04:27 PM
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08-22-2008 06:19 PM

unlucky player syndrome

Hi guys, I do kinda ok - poor with NL Hold 'em. I've been playing online with play money for about 8 weeks and real money for about 4 weeks. I...

Started by wonderland, 08-15-2008 08:52 PM
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08-22-2008 12:55 PM

Beginner Poker Math - Homework

THIS POST CONTAINS BASIC POKER MATH EXERCISES FOR BEGINNERS TO COMPLETE. IF YOU WANT TO TRY TO FIGURE THEM OUT FOR YOURSELF DO NOT READ PAST THIS...

Started by Erpel, 08-18-2008 12:31 PM
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08-22-2008 11:30 AM

May need to refine my bet sizing here.

Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.04 BB (5 handed) Party-Poker Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) UTG ($3.04) MP...

Started by oskar, 08-20-2008 05:39 PM
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08-22-2008 12:50 AM

No rakeback profitable?

Can it be profitable to play cash game poker without receiving rakeback? There are rooms that don't have rakeback, instead offer neverending bonuses...

Started by davegrohl, 08-21-2008 12:12 PM
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08-21-2008 07:51 PM

why are there bad players?

hi all. i am very new to this. actually i've only played one SnG game, and that was it. it was a $10 game on pokerstars, so i guess i started out...

Started by |~|ypermegachi, 08-18-2004 04:55 PM
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08-21-2008 06:34 PM

Advice on another micro hand

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (6 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) CO ($1) Button ($5.32)...

Started by Biglines, 08-19-2008 12:51 AM
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08-21-2008 06:10 PM

Learning poker - its a marathon, not a sprint.

Sometimes I sit back and feel really good about how much better at poker I've become since I started. Sometimes I sit back and ponder how much more I...

Started by bjsaust, 07-21-2008 09:14 PM
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08-21-2008 12:05 PM

To Call or No?

Against a TAGG villian. Any comments are welcome. TIA. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (6 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool from...

Started by PlayToWin, 08-20-2008 02:13 AM
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08-21-2008 11:38 AM

Trying to get to grips with the concept of Pot Odds

I guess I have a sort of instinctive grasp of the notion of Pot Odds, but it's not something I'm able to apply rationaly and mathematically on a...

Started by SiCK_Boy, 08-20-2008 04:12 PM
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08-21-2008 10:57 AM

Why am I shoving these Kings?

Alright, in these micro-stakes There are plenty of opponents to choose from, 90% of which I would laugh like a gitty girl If I could get an all in...

Started by wellrounded08, 08-20-2008 10:38 PM
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08-21-2008 10:56 AM

The INVINCIBLE chip leader

Every time i need to double up at a SNG and i go all in, the chip leader follows me while everyone else folds. I always go all in with a monster hand...

Started by wonderland, 08-19-2008 03:19 PM
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08-20-2008 06:54 PM

formula help

I am trying to learn how to calculate EV. Does anyone know the formula for calculating this. Also is there a ebook with the different poker math...

Started by bigstock2001, 08-20-2008 12:54 AM
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08-20-2008 03:33 PM

animated poker hand replays

http://www.pokerhandreplays.com/index.php just found this, looks awesome! i sound like an affiliate or something, i'm not. Hehe. But must be...

Started by wonderland, 08-20-2008 12:08 AM
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08-20-2008 01:31 PM

Hold Em Manager help, 2nd barrel stat

I was watching a video on how to configure the HUD but he has a 2nd barrel and a Fold to 2nd barrel. What it means, and where to find it? Would...

Started by Stripclubjunkie, 08-20-2008 12:19 PM
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08-20-2008 01:11 PM

How to extract more?

Hi, need a little advice on how played this. Im thinking I shouldve raised bigger after the flop but i didnt want to scare him off..... ...

Started by Marbleboy, 08-20-2008 08:05 AM
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08-20-2008 10:47 AM

Do you have days of the week that just seem to suck?

I swear that every Sunday evening and Monday night my win rate is way lower than usual. This has been the trend every week for the last six weeks. ...

Started by ponyboy, 08-18-2008 08:25 PM
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08-19-2008 11:03 PM

Pre-Game Routine

What habits do you have or routines do you follow before you start a session? Do you have a setting that needs to be achieved or desired before...

Started by BankItDrew, 08-18-2008 06:07 PM
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08-19-2008 04:38 AM

How to convert hand histories from Sportsbook

Anyone know how to convert hands from Sportsbook?

Started by Danh Bai, 08-19-2008 02:36 AM
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08-19-2008 02:36 AM

Hand Advice*

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (8 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) CO ($18.89) Button...

Started by wellrounded08, 08-18-2008 10:30 PM
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08-19-2008 01:10 AM

Pocket Piars, Overated?

I hear Advice that suggests raising any pocket pair from any position, why? The reason I say that is this: Lets say I'm UTG w/ 22. Now, I could...

Started by wellrounded08, 08-18-2008 01:04 AM
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08-18-2008 09:53 PM

Play first, ask questions later

I'm not always sure how to play a hand optimally at the time so I'll work it out afterwards. I need some help with this one. I tried to work out the...

Started by OhBollocks, 08-18-2008 09:24 AM
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08-18-2008 05:36 PM

Ratings sites like OPR or Sharkscope...reliable? or NOT?

I just want to check in with everyone here regarding these "Player Tracking sites" I am curious as to whether or not these sites hold any real value...

Started by Praetorianoctem, 08-11-2008 10:10 PM
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08-18-2008 12:51 PM

Register PT3 now or later?

Howdy ho, I got PT3 a month ago and and using it to track my grind on $10NL. My starting BR was $200. Currently (13,000 hands on) it stands at...

Started by OhBollocks, 08-10-2008 05:05 PM
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08-18-2008 12:34 PM

Where to sell Stars T$ for Cash?

Thanks guys for the help, found someone. I won't post looking for someone to buy anymore. Just won the 5400FPP to Sunday Mil T$ for $215....

Started by Sup3rM4N, 08-17-2008 08:56 AM
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08-18-2008 12:24 PM

15-out Turn. Hand Advice*

Alright First off, I'm only raising this preflop because this table has completely Nit'd up, and I just raised With AA then two hands later QQ and...

Started by wellrounded08, 08-17-2008 04:51 PM
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08-18-2008 07:30 AM

Switching from Live to OL problems.

I think I have found the source to a HUGE hole in my game. For the last 6 years I have been mainly a live cash player. I was taught to focus heavy on...

Started by revolvingiris, 08-15-2008 05:49 PM
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08-18-2008 05:11 AM

Micro hand advice pls

Hand no. 1 PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (6 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) Hero...

Started by Biglines, 08-17-2008 02:59 PM
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08-18-2008 02:06 AM

Online Anchor

I am becoming quite frusterated with myself in regard to the difference between my Success in Live play and my success in online play..... In live...

Started by Praetorianoctem, 08-17-2008 09:52 PM
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08-17-2008 10:11 PM

Any good videos that are free?

Does anyone know of any strategy/training videos that don't require a paid membership to leggo or similar sites???

Started by oteezy03, 08-03-2008 04:04 PM
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08-17-2008 07:06 PM

goal progress report

I have found some people have a box at the end of there post that shows what there goals are and how far they are from completeing this where do...

Started by bigstock2001, 08-17-2008 04:04 PM
Replies: 1 Views: 610
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08-17-2008 04:52 PM

I got the FUN partime Poker Gig

Looking for some suggestions from real plaers, I work for an Airline and I also Bounce at the local bar on my off days. Anyway at my partime gig i...

Started by Praetorianoctem, 08-13-2008 06:19 PM
Replies: 5 Views: 751
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08-17-2008 03:21 PM

Dryflop / Wet flop rating

Ok We all know that Q 7 2 rainbow is the dryest flop possible. No straight draws, flush draw requires runner runner, top pair has 6 possible...

Started by Ragnar4, 08-17-2008 03:31 AM
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08-17-2008 04:19 AM

Your Not Grinding 'till you Grind 2NL

Nearly every beginner here at FTR is told to start at 2NL and work their way up. "If you can't beat the micro's you won't stand a chance at Higher...

Started by wellrounded08, 08-16-2008 04:57 PM
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08-17-2008 02:43 AM

poker tools

Like I have said before I am new to the whole online gaming system I was wondering what online poker tools you guys recommend for a newbie to use. ...

Started by bigstock2001, 08-14-2008 09:09 PM
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08-17-2008 12:12 AM

AA or KK right?

Played a few orbits with this opp and he seems tight enough, ala i dont see him 4 betting AKs preflop. Am I getting good enough odds, all things...

Started by OhBollocks, 08-12-2008 06:35 PM
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08-16-2008 04:37 PM

Played this poorly

Generally in this spot I bet 3/4 pot on the flop. Here I thought Id make a FD more attractive looking while still giving incorrect odds to call (3/1...

Started by OhBollocks, 08-11-2008 05:24 PM
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08-16-2008 04:12 PM

AQs facing raise from poster

Villain sat down with a 44 big blind stack and posted under the gun. Questions: 1. I assume a three bet is standard here, correct? I figure to...

Started by Palantine, 08-16-2008 04:59 AM
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08-16-2008 07:07 AM

Today's Hand Histories

I know that over the coming months I'm really going to p*ss you guys off by posting my HH's, but I really need the advice so I can deal with the...

Started by AdamThePirate, 08-15-2008 03:52 PM
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08-16-2008 06:35 AM

Synchronous??

Playing a little $2NL tonight 'cause I'm drunk... and some fool was going off about reverse implied luck odds 'cause his cards was closer together...

Started by sarbox68, 08-16-2008 01:09 AM
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08-16-2008 01:17 AM

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