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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

When to move down?

I've tried searching FTR for this topic but no luck. When should a player drop down a level (e.g. from .25NL to .10NL?).

Started by bigslikk, 04-01-2008 10:30 AM
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04-01-2008 12:04 PM

Beginner hand read (gone wrong?)

Ok, this is for beginners, so I've left in certain things which I tend to agree confuses matters, such as the result. I will be doing analysis as...

Started by Erpel, 03-30-2008 01:53 PM
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04-01-2008 07:45 AM

Help FTR - Where do I go from here?

Hi all, I feel stuck in a rut with poker at the moment and would like some advice..... My poker career so far..... - Spent a year donking...

Started by kevster, 03-31-2008 02:36 PM
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04-01-2008 04:08 AM

folding 77 to a pfr.

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (6 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver Cards) MP ($29.75) CO...

Started by dev, 03-16-2008 06:55 PM
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04-01-2008 02:31 AM

Turned full house 25NL

If you are villain and I'm running as above - wha do you call with here? Whats the lowest Qx you call with excluding fullhouses. Do you ever call...

Started by Muzzard, 03-30-2008 09:51 AM
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03-31-2008 10:02 PM

Whats your line? Gutshot + FD

Villian is an aggro donk with a wide 3bet range $0.05/$0.1 No Limit Holdem 5 players Converted at weaktight.com Stacks: Hero ($9.95) CO ...

Started by ThelVlaster, 03-30-2008 07:09 PM
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03-31-2008 06:22 PM

Beginner mistake (tilting spewtard)

Beginners: Don't try this at home. How to tilt me... I sit down at a table where villain (BB) has a stack of 400-450bb and over 15 hands he...

Started by Erpel, 03-31-2008 02:10 PM
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03-31-2008 02:10 PM

FTR Gauntlet Game Reminders (IMPORTANT!)

Season VII of our popular online poker league will be getting under way soon. Details and dates will be announced in our FTR Gauntlet forum. In...

Started by Xianti, 03-31-2008 12:43 PM
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03-31-2008 12:43 PM

FTR Gauntlet Game Reminders (IMPORTANT!)

Season VII of our popular online poker league will be getting under way soon. Details and dates will be announced in our FTR Gauntlet forum. In...

Started by Xianti, 03-31-2008 12:42 PM
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03-31-2008 12:42 PM

sgg freq

What do you consider passive/avg/aggressive for agg frequency on flop/turn/river?

Started by langaan, 03-30-2008 10:22 PM
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03-31-2008 01:47 AM

What poker related sites do you have bookmarked?

Anything I should see?

Started by kingme620, 03-18-2008 03:19 AM
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03-30-2008 08:34 PM

This may be a banning offense....

But, at least I'm asking permission...and I think it's newsworthy...I wrote a new Razz poker book...the first new book on Razz in decades...it's...

Started by MitchellC, 03-29-2008 01:51 AM
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03-30-2008 11:37 AM

Bankroll management vs. enjoyment

I have read many of the very knowledgeable posts here and elsewhere on brm but I have a dilemma. I tend to get bored with the lower limits as...

Started by Razy Dazy, 03-07-2008 06:54 PM
Replies: 16 Views: 1,776
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03-29-2008 07:21 PM

pokerstars echeck deposit question

hello all, i'm thinking of playing on Pokerstars and have a question about depositing. just wanted to know if anyone has tried Pokerstar's...

Started by bluestreak, 02-21-2008 08:48 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,847
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03-29-2008 05:52 PM

Playing AA pre-flop and when you miss the flop

Hi all, I'm a newbie trying to work out how to play this silly game, and I've been told that one of the best ways is to post some hands on here...

Started by TonyB73, 03-10-2008 11:28 PM
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03-29-2008 04:38 PM

Just played in my first rebuy tournament WSOP qualifier

This thing was idiotic. Unlimited rebuys for the first hour. One player at my table literally rebought probably two dozen times because they were...

Started by ponyboy, 03-20-2008 12:54 PM
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03-29-2008 04:21 PM

food while you're playing poker?

Hello there, I'm just curious as to what kinds of snacks and food and stuff people like to eat while they're playing poker. Personally, I love...

Started by johnnytc, 03-17-2008 07:05 PM
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03-29-2008 04:18 PM

HUDs and their value to beginners

I was perusing the FR forum, when I came across a post by Fnord in reply to a HH. Now, this looks like an obvious post. It's pretty straight...

Started by Unibomber14, 03-24-2008 03:59 PM
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03-28-2008 11:38 PM

FTR AIMers?

I have two FTRers on my buddy list: kmind and biondino. They're both very nice and helpful guys and I really enjoy chatting with them whenever I...

Started by grnydrowave2, 03-27-2008 05:19 PM
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03-27-2008 09:22 PM

Line Ch...

Villain 19/10 over decent sample.. Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.50 BB (6 handed) Party-Poker Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format:...

Started by langaan, 03-26-2008 11:45 AM
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03-27-2008 02:48 PM

knowing your limit(s)

I play 6max LHE from $1/2 to $10/20 but I think the advice I offer below could also apply to other forms of poker.... A fairly ingrained part of...

Started by DrivingDog, 03-25-2008 11:45 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,547
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03-26-2008 04:29 PM

Life Tilt

Just to prove I can be the worst noobie dumbshit around, I thought I'd post a story about last Tuesday night. Found out my 18 month old son had...

Started by Robb, 03-17-2008 11:38 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,568
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03-26-2008 10:33 AM

Where there anything I could have done to not suck out here?

Is this just one of those times where you to say that you will get the money back sooner or later, or could I have done something to prevent this...

Started by Lonny, 03-24-2008 11:08 AM
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03-26-2008 08:25 AM

What the f-ck is with .10 flop bets?!?!

So I'm trying some 6-max $10NL... mostly just for the sh!ts of it but also 1) to help with my 3-bet aggression (which I can then carry to my FR play)...

Started by sarbox68, 03-26-2008 12:42 AM
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03-26-2008 08:08 AM

Shortie RR to AI explanation

I'm not sure if I have this right. I'm thinking of when someone raises and a short stack goes all in but the amount he reraises is less than a full...

Started by Dude_Here, 03-26-2008 12:46 AM
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03-26-2008 01:02 AM

10nl TPTK for stacks

Villain is 36/10/1.3 over 600+ hands, and is noted as a minor fish - not terrible. $0.05/$0.1 No Limit Holdem 5 players Converted at ...

Started by Robb, 03-23-2008 11:23 PM
Replies: 18 Views: 2,548
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03-25-2008 11:50 PM

Poker Tracker-- definitive post?

I'm at the stage where I am considering buying PT, but would like to know more about it. I mean I've read bits and pieces and seen many posts saying...

Started by deacon_bluez, 01-24-2008 03:43 PM
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03-25-2008 07:46 PM

The Downward Spiral

Thoughts?

Started by spoonitnow, 03-23-2008 04:03 PM
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03-25-2008 01:21 PM

Line check please

I think I played this hand correctly, but would appreciate some feedback. Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (10 handed) Converter Tool from...

Started by Erpel, 03-20-2008 08:34 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,582
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03-25-2008 08:39 AM

Another noobie hand for you all to pick apart ...

PokerStars Game #16063823748: Hold'em No Limit ($0.01/$0.02) - 2008/03/18 - 06:41:36 (ET) Seat 1: SB ($1.03 in chips) Seat 2: BB ($0.64 in...

Started by TonyB73, 03-19-2008 07:43 AM
Replies: 17 Views: 2,183
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03-25-2008 08:19 AM

The importance of a utilising HUD and tracker

Hey guys, Well I've been FTR for a year or two, posted a few hands, given some advice - etc etc - but I've never really contributed something...

Started by Muzzard, 03-24-2008 08:01 AM
Replies: 1 Views: 1,258
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03-24-2008 10:39 AM

opp range?

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (8 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver Cards) saw flop|saw...

Started by aka_red, 03-24-2008 01:14 AM
Replies: 1 Views: 1,087
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03-24-2008 01:20 AM

Building a massive bankroll?

Ok guys, With the benefit of your experience and hindsight would you please provide your suggestions on the following. I have a freind who...

Started by moronest, 03-23-2008 02:06 AM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,727
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03-23-2008 09:21 PM

Home game tourney question

I rarely ever play tournies on line... sometimes a $1 or $5 FR SnG for a mental break. I've read all 3 vols of HoH twice now and picked up some good...

Started by sarbox68, 03-21-2008 02:10 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 1,197
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03-22-2008 01:06 AM

Session Review Checklist?

I tried to use a forum search for a checklist on what to look for when reviewing a fresh session, but the teams 'Session' and 'Review' are quite...

Started by ThelVlaster, 03-17-2008 01:43 PM
Replies: 5 Views: 1,574
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03-21-2008 02:38 AM

Levels of Thinking

Does anyone know how many levels they are, and be able to name them?

Started by Thunder, 03-19-2008 12:47 PM
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03-20-2008 10:29 PM

Why call?

I am trying to analyze my play here and I don't see any reason to call. PokerStars Game #16104586046: Tournament #81410293, $0.25+$0.00 Hold'em No...

Started by Borgib, 03-20-2008 12:24 AM
Replies: 3 Views: 1,014
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03-20-2008 01:08 PM

6max vs. FR and playing OOP

It occurred to me just now that the biggest different at 6-max vs FR is that at 6-max you are forced to play OOP more. I've posted a lot of hands...

Started by dev, 03-19-2008 03:20 PM
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03-20-2008 05:25 AM

Is it wrong to take shots at higher limts?

My main problem with cash games is that I dont play the 25k or 50k or 100k hands a month like a lot of people on here. Last month I only played 10k....

Started by RipperJ, 03-10-2008 01:12 AM
Replies: 16 Views: 1,863
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03-19-2008 11:04 PM

reformatting w/ poker tracker

uhh i want to reformats but i cants know how to not loze my pt database };

Started by aka_red, 03-19-2008 06:53 PM
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03-19-2008 07:29 PM

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