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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

OOP Flush Draw

Hey all, First time poster...I am a long time limit player but have recently begun the very long journey to learning NL holdem. I am...

Started by Ac3sWild, 03-07-2017 11:07 PM
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03-21-2017 09:03 AM

Janda's Book Applications of NHLE

Sup guys, So i've been hearing that janda' s book, Applications of Nlhe is a really good book. From What I can gather its a game theory book,...

Started by WeldPhaser, 03-03-2017 06:54 AM
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03-04-2017 07:13 AM

2nl 5000 hand check

Just to let you guys know, I had already played about 3500 hands on my frinds laptop prior to thses hands. I never combined the database from the...

Started by WeldPhaser, 02-23-2017 09:54 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 5,311
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02-25-2017 11:49 PM

Thinking/Hand Selection

Sorry in advance for the length of the post. First off, I am not new to the game of poker. Played on and off for over 10 years now. I thought I...

Started by pokerjohn14, 02-24-2017 08:17 PM
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02-24-2017 08:17 PM

The Math of Poker (Texas Hold 'em)

I am a novice player trying to get better at my online game and figure I need to understand the math of Poker better. What are some resources,...

Started by donnyjr, 02-16-2017 11:00 PM
beginner, fix, math, novice
Replies: 7 Views: 5,456
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02-17-2017 11:16 AM

ATTN: To anyone Playing on ACR I need Help....

hey guys, Ok, I was supposed to deposit on ACR by now, I have bought two cards saying good for international use. Both have failed and I've tried...

Started by WeldPhaser, 01-23-2017 09:09 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 4,550
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02-09-2017 09:46 AM

Hey everyone, back and ready to go...

Whats up guys??? I'm happy to say I'm back(apparently cops don't like when you sell a couple xanax to a friend turned CI. So, i owed them eleven...

Started by WeldPhaser, 01-12-2017 10:55 PM
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02-03-2017 09:59 PM

$2NL 9Max too passive post-flop

Three hands from a session I played at $2NL 9max today where I wasn't sure if I played too passively post-flop. Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02...

Started by tripaces, 01-29-2017 06:15 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 11,373
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01-31-2017 11:59 PM

PokerTracker 4 Consultant

Im a long time user of PokerTracker and one of the most active members in the forum with almost 500 posts, im offering my expertise in anything...

Started by Latamgrinder, 01-24-2017 01:09 PM
pokertracker
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01-24-2017 01:09 PM

Bankroll of $125: What Games & Stakes?

I have a bankroll of $125 on Stars. What's type of game should I play and what stakes should I play at in order to maximize profits while following...

Started by daredeviljo, 12-15-2016 05:27 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 5,624
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12-27-2016 08:27 PM

Ways to improve at poker

Hey everyone! So, I would like to improve at the game of poker to run my bankroll from $130 to hopefully $5000 and beyond. Does anyone have good ways...

Started by daredeviljo, 12-17-2016 11:48 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 3,597
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12-19-2016 08:20 PM

How do FTR points work?

Not being a regular FTR member, I don't know what the significance of FTR point is and I do not understand the point system. If someone who know the...

Started by daredeviljo, 12-15-2016 05:51 PM
Replies: 2 Views: 3,037
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12-16-2016 02:12 PM

Oh shit.....I won

So I'm not new to poker. I've been playing live for over 11 years. I started out in tournaments as that was the only game legal in live venues in...

Started by BananaStand, 12-07-2016 11:26 AM
Replies: 11 Views: 5,680
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12-09-2016 01:53 PM

To Deposit, Or Not to Deposit? What is my Best Path Forward?

After a lengthy absence, I've been playing online consistently for a couple of weeks now. I'm enjoying the game again. I've been playing mostly...

Started by PrairieMuffinKicker, 09-29-2016 09:35 AM
Replies: 6 Views: 4,486
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12-02-2016 06:11 AM

Best Way to Post Hands?

Can anybody offer me advice on how to post hands here? I have Pokertracker 4. I have tried the FTR hand converter, as well as Weaktight and I'm...

Started by PrairieMuffinKicker, 09-25-2016 06:31 PM
Replies: 17 Views: 16,753
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12-02-2016 06:10 AM

bluffing the river at microstakes

first hand in a while, villain is pretty tight but only a couple of orbits i don't remember his exact stats at the time. open seems standard as does...

Started by kickass, 10-01-2016 12:19 PM
Replies: 18 Views: 8,463
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12-02-2016 06:09 AM

SPR Question when Raised on Flop

SPR is a concept that I've been vaguely aware of over the years, but I've only recently started reading about it and trying to apply to my game. ...

Started by PrairieMuffinKicker, 11-30-2016 07:34 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 3,381
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12-01-2016 09:57 PM

River Spot with Missed Draws

Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (5 handed) - Full Tilt Converter Tool from http://flopturnriver.com/ Hero (Button) ($2.72) SB ($1.02) BB...

Started by PrairieMuffinKicker, 10-05-2016 06:29 PM
Replies: 17 Views: 8,843
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11-10-2016 01:48 AM

Opinion about playing card brands.

There really was no appropriate Forum category to post this in so I had to pick one. Since I cannot play on Pokerstars anymore I occasionally play...

Started by Ray Bones, 10-03-2016 10:42 PM
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10-07-2016 08:10 PM

My Book Is Now Available

Hey guys. Hope all is well with the FTR folks. I just wanted to drop by and let you all know that I've just published my first book on poker. It's...

Started by Carroters, 04-06-2016 07:25 AM
Replies: 13 Views: 8,775
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09-28-2016 12:47 AM

Video [FREE] Complete NLHE Foundations Course - Sign Up By Posting Here

Special Note A lot of people who are new to FTR have signed up for accounts just for this course and my strategy articles. If you are one of those...

Started by spoonitnow, 06-06-2015 12:03 PM
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09-26-2016 01:54 PM

Poker on YouTube

To help me avoid work, I figured it would be a good idea to share decent poker videos that we've watched on YouTube. Instructional videos are...

Started by The Bean Counter, 03-27-2016 09:33 AM
Replies: 8 Views: 6,029
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09-24-2016 11:43 PM

mercy bet

can someone please explain to me what a mercy bet is in texas holdem

Started by jtrunner1, 09-18-2016 09:47 PM
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09-19-2016 01:23 PM

Free Coaching on Twitch!

I'll be streaming and would like to give out some free coaching! For those of you who don't know who I am, I'm reDZill4 on PokerStars and the former...

Started by aka_red, 07-24-2016 06:37 PM
Replies: 2 Views: 2,871
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07-25-2016 02:14 PM

What is this card

It's been a while since I have been active in this forum. Anyway, several years ago I purchased a bunch of decks of cards and the seller gave me...

Started by Ray Bones, 06-19-2016 07:22 PM
Replies: 10 Views: 5,651
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07-07-2016 05:21 PM

Event The Playability of No-Limit Hold'em Hands

We don't really seem to have a basic post anywhere about starting hand playability, so I'm going to cover the basics. Playability helps us to...

Started by spoonitnow, 09-16-2014 01:50 PM
Replies: 15 Views: 11,619
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07-01-2016 02:02 AM

question on how often my opponent needs to fold to make a semi bluff +ev

i know i could use a FE calculator but i think those only work when shoving. Ok I have A FD on the turn and for the sake of simplicity lets say i...

Started by grumpy64, 05-15-2016 05:55 AM
Replies: 33 Views: 9,692
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05-18-2016 06:58 PM

quick math question how often should i call with my bluff catchers ?

I know my opponents exact value bet to bluff ratio on the river and i"m getting 1 to 1 odds on a call. say the ratio is 60/40 what is the formula to...

Started by grumpy64, 04-30-2016 06:44 AM
Replies: 23 Views: 8,542
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05-11-2016 11:00 AM

What States Are Not Allow Gambling

Hello there, it will be interested to post here the states where gambling is not allowed by law. As now there is a lot of websites available in each...

Started by MindGrabber, 04-05-2016 11:44 AM
Replies: 1 Views: 2,056
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04-05-2016 08:51 PM

Come Join Me in the New FTR Chat Room

Hey guys, The various threads in the community forum are great and all, but it's difficult for me to keep up with the conversations that are going...

Started by spoonitnow, 02-15-2016 09:40 AM
Replies: 6 Views: 15,346
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04-04-2016 06:55 AM

Value betting and equity

Hi. I've read that a value bet, is a bet you make when you think you are ahead of your opponents calling range. So my question is, do you...

Started by karlos, 03-19-2016 06:21 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 2,997
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03-21-2016 10:46 AM

Paperwork the casino gives you when you win

Let's say I sit down to play with $2,000 and win another $10,000. (I've never been to a casino...but, still.) When I go to cash out, I'll have to...

Started by Johnny Bronx, 03-05-2016 01:54 PM
Replies: 1 Views: 2,537
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03-07-2016 01:50 PM

anyone want a game of ofc?

anyone want a game of ofc?

Started by george488, 11-24-2015 06:36 AM
Replies: 3 Views: 2,879
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02-25-2016 02:27 PM

got my grind going on ACR...

sup guys, so after wininng a couple freerolls i got a roll going on ACR. So I have been hitting 2nl. mind yiu I started at zero, won $2.50, and I...

Started by WeldPhaser, 12-23-2015 11:54 AM
Replies: 2 Views: 3,381
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01-01-2016 07:48 PM

Hopefully the start of my grinding ON ACR!!!

Sup guys. just wanted to say i getting ready to play to private freerolls on ACR , on is $100 , 2500 start chip and 12 min level. An hour...

Started by WeldPhaser, 11-14-2015 06:36 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 4,579
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12-01-2015 04:09 PM

A Litle Rant About BetOnline

Sup Guys, So let me start with this one. About two and a half months ago I fell twenty five feet off a roof, and shattered my heel. It fucking...

Started by WeldPhaser, 11-04-2015 06:55 AM
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11-30-2015 04:56 PM

Well, it ended up being BCP!!!!

HA, so my relentless freerolling on acr/bcp finaly paid off fellas. I'll tell ya what too. I forgot how much fun tourney's can be, and...

Started by WeldPhaser, 11-22-2015 06:19 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 3,949
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11-28-2015 12:41 PM

ANy guys grinding on ACR/BCP???

sup guys, if you've seen my other posts im freerolling on ACR/BCP.. Anyone grinding on these sites hit me wit a pm i want to know what the...

Started by WeldPhaser, 11-26-2015 04:24 PM
Replies: 1 Views: 2,124
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11-28-2015 12:38 PM

Dumb Questions Thread

If you have a question you think is too dumb (or too short) for its own thread, go ahead and post it here. For example here are the next question...

Started by Lltyldide, 10-27-2015 10:49 AM
Replies: 4 Views: 3,215
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11-05-2015 03:56 AM

Mike caro's book

I want to suggest Mike Caro's Profitable Hold em Advice intermediate player looking to make those extra cashes and take their profits to the next...

Started by Blue Chip, 08-12-2015 10:19 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 3,264
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10-28-2015 05:20 AM

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