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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

What is more signifikant: av ROI or total ROI?

Hi FTR community started playing SNGs 2-3 months ago. Sharkscope shows me my total ROI and my average ROI (38%) and I don't know which one of them...

Started by MightyMarc, 12-19-2007 08:41 AM
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12-20-2007 07:19 AM

500 euro freeroll

draculaholdem offers a 500 euro freeroll. 10000 euro are given every month in freerolls.

Started by markshark, 12-19-2007 08:42 AM
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12-19-2007 08:42 AM

ugly way to go out 2nd

finally ended up my OTM streak and came in second, but definitely shouldn't have gone out this hand. looking back, i HATE my min reraise on the flop....

Started by donkbee, 09-27-2005 05:48 PM
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12-18-2007 05:09 PM

Play money Vs. Real Money

Relative newbie here... I've been playing PLAY money NLHE Sngs on Full Tilt for quite some time, just to practice some of my way way way basic...

Started by Nimbus, 12-03-2007 06:18 PM
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12-18-2007 12:27 PM

Need referral to Everest Poker

I'm about to sign up, first reply gets the referral.

Started by nickthefool, 12-18-2007 11:36 AM
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12-18-2007 11:36 AM

No More Mr. Nice Guy

I was wondering if anyone had any exercises or tips for training or preparing the mind for poker. Dan Harrington’s book has recently made me far...

Started by JoschMH, 12-16-2007 08:58 PM
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12-18-2007 10:26 AM

Can do well at tournaments, but can't beat cash Games

I've been playing for a few months now. I've tried cash games and couldn't beat them, so I've moved to small buy-in tournaments. I do well there....

Started by harmansj, 12-17-2007 04:11 PM
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12-18-2007 09:28 AM

first time playing NLHE in casino

So I decided to go to the casino today, was good! After about 8 hours I broke even (LOL!) Was good experience and I know my relative skill level....

Started by silvertonstan, 12-17-2007 07:08 PM
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12-17-2007 07:08 PM

20NL HH, KK to a shove

small sample 20 HH villian is 60VP$IP/15PFR/1.3AF No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (9 handed) not your poker room Converter Tool from...

Started by mrhappy333, 11-26-2007 07:28 PM
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12-17-2007 04:20 PM

What does villain have?

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (8 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) Hero ($24.75) MP2...

Started by aka_red, 12-16-2007 11:49 PM
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12-17-2007 02:49 PM

Hi.......

Hi, my name is Wes and im new here, hense the post in the newb section. I was referred by salsa4ever, he said this was a great place for me to meet...

Started by wesrman, 12-13-2007 12:51 AM
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12-17-2007 01:27 PM

First 10K hands. How bad do I suck?

Finally reached 10K hands in Poker Tracker! Big milestone for me, although my last 5K hands seem like I sucked really bad. Started off pretty good,...

Started by jterry, 12-11-2007 09:04 PM
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12-16-2007 06:02 PM

Microstakes strategy post: Fold 'em!

Having just started a bankroll afresh, I've found myself at a fishy site playing 50NL. I thought I'd got rid of a particular leak, but obviously...

Started by Ash256, 12-13-2007 08:23 PM
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12-15-2007 11:55 PM

Never Put a Donk on a Re-Steal

If I keep repeating it, maybe it'll stay in my head. :D

Started by bigslikk, 12-15-2007 10:35 PM
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12-15-2007 10:35 PM

Hand Ranges and Reads

Posted at the advice of Taipan. When reading HOH or doing the tests in WPT Poker magazine, I make pretty good judgements. This is no doubt...

Started by Thunder, 12-14-2007 10:49 AM
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12-15-2007 04:53 PM

PStove question: not understanding

Okay so i made some ridiculous fold in the Gauntlet today somewhat as a joke because i thought someones range was QQ+, 88-77, and rarely 44, and i...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 12-12-2007 11:32 PM
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12-15-2007 03:29 PM

Poll Poll: Various Tables

Hi All, I Am 99% New To Poker, I Played About 3 Games Before Starting To Play On Line For Real Money ''About 3 Days Ago'' My Success Ratio Is...

Started by EvIlK3Rn3L, 12-15-2007 01:42 PM
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12-15-2007 02:37 PM

Bad Day

What can I do when I can’t catch a hand? When I get dealt bad cards and constantly miss the board. Is there anything I can do to win a few chips or...

Started by JoschMH, 12-14-2007 11:48 AM
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12-15-2007 01:09 AM

Multi-tabling?

hi long time reader, first time making a post. I play .5/.10 on bodog and have been playing on there for about half a year now, i play on both 6 max...

Started by shortspacepoker, 12-13-2007 03:37 PM
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12-14-2007 12:49 PM

Back into the mix

Hello all, i used to be a daily reader on this site, posting when i had the time. When I was in college i played for a living, making a regular...

Started by The Izebox, 12-13-2007 09:24 PM
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12-14-2007 12:35 PM

Leak Plugging Required

2 problems I have recently identified. 1) Pairs 44 - 88 in any position but especially early and mid. Call, raise? Bound to get overcards but...

Started by Thunder, 12-08-2007 11:43 AM
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12-14-2007 09:29 AM

Question about AKs

Does the value of AKs become less if their are multiple people All-in? The reason why I ask this that lately it seems all multiple all-in pots...

Started by karax268, 12-13-2007 04:29 AM
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12-13-2007 04:27 PM

Correct?

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (8 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) BB ($14.85) UTG...

Started by aka_red, 12-13-2007 04:37 AM
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12-13-2007 09:37 AM

Completely Unconnected Questions

1) "Don’t go broke in an unraised pot." Why do people say this? A speculative hand can turn hot and if you flop the nuts........ 2) "Your cards...

Started by Thunder, 12-12-2007 08:52 AM
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12-13-2007 09:20 AM

20k hand check up $50NL

I'm pretty pleased with how it's gone so far, and this came after 23k hands at 7.55 at $25NL. It started off rocky and I had a big downswing but...

Started by fisherman, 12-10-2007 04:04 PM
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12-13-2007 03:14 AM

Pushed KK too hard this time?

Or was this right? Maybe check/raise is better? I could afford to trap here? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (8 handed) Poker-Stars...

Started by deacon_bluez, 12-12-2007 01:51 AM
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12-13-2007 12:01 AM

Software Videos

Hi all, Not sure if I have mentioned this before but I think it would be a great idea if the resident Jedi of this site made instructional...

Started by Thunder, 12-12-2007 07:31 PM
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12-12-2007 10:39 PM

3-way monster gang-bang - hero w/ QQ

NL10. No real read on either villain. I went from thinking I was way ahead (flop) to almost certain I was behind (turn). Tell me how you would have...

Started by Robb, 12-10-2007 09:43 PM
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12-11-2007 01:13 PM

Thanks and hello again.

FTR Has helped me generate about $2,000 over the last two summers. It is a very large amount for me , but that was also my entire roll. Still, this...

Started by MSG85, 12-06-2007 05:14 AM
Replies: 15 Views: 1,029
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12-11-2007 06:24 AM

Questions from a humbled beginner?

Wow. So where do I start..Well so a month ago, I decided to give online poker a try. I put in 50 dollars to full tilt, without having read anything...

Started by R3537, 12-05-2007 02:20 AM
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12-11-2007 06:05 AM

my biggest leak

I know I have a lot of poker technical leaks, but I can't even begin to plug any of them until I figure this bitch out. It seems like a personal...

Started by Zee Devee, 12-08-2007 09:19 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 950
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12-10-2007 12:57 PM

Stars 6max 3$ turbo NL Sng

PokerStars Game #13750795159: Tournament #69782741, $3.00+$0.25 Hold'em No Limit - Level IV (50/100) - 2007/12/09 - 13:09:35 (ET) Table '69782741 1'...

Started by Miniburger, 12-09-2007 01:26 PM
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12-09-2007 07:13 PM

how do you get away from this?

This is a spot I really spew at. This just screams flush, but I can never get away. I am 90% sure he has it here, but I seem to always call. ...

Started by Zee Devee, 12-08-2007 04:24 PM
Replies: 10 Views: 1,048
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12-09-2007 12:24 PM

Hi!! Everyone!

Hi! Just wanted to stop by and introduce myself. Looking forward to seeing You all at the tables. :wink: My Alias is: Stashglow Name: Stan...

Started by stashglow, 12-05-2007 02:33 PM
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12-09-2007 09:05 AM

Strategy for building and keeping an online poker bankrolll

Forgive me for this post being so long but I thought some of the newer players to online poker, especially those starting out at the micro limit no...

Started by jterry, 01-03-2007 03:00 PM
Replies: 15 Views: 1,458
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12-09-2007 08:54 AM

Overpair vs. Set

SB is 40/11/1.6 PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (5 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) SB...

Started by aka_red, 12-07-2007 06:06 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,305
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12-08-2007 07:16 PM

PokerEV s/w question

somebody has to explain to me what the F the pokerEV software is trying to tell you? for me, the blue line runs parallel to but above the red line...

Started by Chopper, 12-05-2007 04:38 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,239
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12-08-2007 06:01 AM

poker tracker and pahud

i just downloaded both of the trial versions and have no idea what to do with them, any help would be awesome....i uploaded all my hand histories to...

Started by philly and the phanatics, 12-05-2007 01:13 PM
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12-07-2007 06:31 PM

FTR500 with $500 added to the prize pool tonight!

The FTR500 is tonight at Full Tilt at 10pm EST! If you haven't played or heard of it, its a $5.50 buyin where FTR adds a $500 bonus to the prize...

Started by givememyleg, 12-05-2007 03:13 PM
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12-07-2007 02:55 PM

percent hands to play and still profit

For tournament play, the question is what percentage of hands would you play; or if you're familiar with the hand groups of FTR what groups: at 9...

Started by naturalassassin, 12-07-2007 01:24 AM
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12-07-2007 08:03 AM

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