Select Page
Poker Forum
Over 1,292,000 Posts!
Poker Forum

Beginners Circle

New members and Beginners questions about anything FTR or poker, There are no stupid questions.
  Title / Thread Starter Replies / Views Last Post ByReverse Sort Order

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
Replies: 17 Views: 58,492
Go to first unread post
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
Replies: 0 Views: 28,564
Go to first unread post
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
Replies: 0 Views: 26,746
Go to first unread post
09-11-2014 02:04 PM

Use effective stacks for "M" and starting hands?

Ex: Everyone at a 9-handed table has 1000 in chips. You have 4,000. Blinds are 25/50. We're sticking with pairs, paint, and big aces here, right? ...

Started by bigslikk, 08-29-2007 11:39 PM
Replies: 2 Views: 747
Go to first unread post
08-30-2007 02:20 AM

What would you do here?

I have no reads on this guy. Ultimate Bet No-Limit Hold'em, $.10 BB (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format:...

Started by Plitz, 08-29-2007 11:34 PM
Replies: 1 Views: 674
Go to first unread post
08-29-2007 11:37 PM

Poker Tracker Help needed

I bought pokertracker a 3 or 4 of months ago and now have 12000 hands, i need help getting the best from the information. Does anybody know of a...

Started by hopeful, 08-29-2007 02:12 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 757
Go to first unread post
08-29-2007 04:48 PM

Calculating value before the flop

I've been reading Harrington on Hold 'Em and in one of the questions that come at the end of each chapter, he puts the reader in a position of have...

Started by MortimerJazz, 08-29-2007 06:34 AM
Replies: 1 Views: 744
Go to first unread post
08-29-2007 10:38 AM

A-K 100NL+

After some thought, i have come to the conclusion that we almost always want to be the aggressor preflop with A-K. And if all that follows is common...

Started by Vi-Zer0Skill, 08-21-2007 09:06 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 976
Go to first unread post
08-29-2007 06:12 AM

How to play quads at low stakes

CO is sgtpepper 10NL 5 players Converter Stack sizes: UTG: $14 CO: $2.90 Button: $4.50

Started by martindcx1e, 08-24-2007 03:36 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 968
Go to first unread post
08-29-2007 01:44 AM

Can someone do this math plz?

Can someone do the math to show how many sets on average one should hit in 20k hands? I guess to make it simple just assume that you saw every flop...

Started by martindcx1e, 08-29-2007 12:42 AM
Replies: 6 Views: 850
Go to first unread post
08-29-2007 01:16 AM

I suck when not the pf aggressor

according to PT I really and truly suck when I am not the pf aggressor. I am horrible at playing multiway pots, especially when I have not...

Started by pgil, 08-28-2007 01:23 PM
Replies: 5 Views: 1,152
Go to first unread post
08-28-2007 06:36 PM

sharkscope??

i use sharkscope whenever i play online but i have never subscribed... i only use my 5 free searches... do any of you guys use sharkscope? and how...

Started by ShellShock, 08-19-2007 06:51 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 2,111
Go to first unread post
08-28-2007 03:43 PM

Which site to play & BR question in one.

I'm starting with only $50 , but since epassporte is gonna take a week ill probally throw another 50 on friday. So about $100. I will mainly be...

Started by DetroitHusling101, 08-27-2007 09:28 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 689
Go to first unread post
08-28-2007 03:40 PM

Table tightens

Table goes from 44/6 to 17/7. How to respond? 1) Only play mid - low SCs as drawing hands, and only when I'm pretty sure I can limp late w/ little...

Started by sarbox68, 08-13-2007 07:21 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 878
Go to first unread post
08-28-2007 03:36 PM

Beginner Checklist

What's the list of very basic topics you think a complete beginner should understand before tackling 10nl FR? Here's my list: 1. Preflop Hand...

Started by spoonitnow, 08-28-2007 12:56 AM
Replies: 2 Views: 824
Go to first unread post
08-28-2007 11:05 AM

Starting on FT & Looking For Help

Hey everyone, I just registered for this site and im switching from Pokerstars to FullTilt. Im going to be making a 100$ deposit on the site today...

Started by JasonsPeach, 08-23-2007 12:15 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 888
Go to first unread post
08-28-2007 08:47 AM

NLHE Blind stealing and pocket pairs

Two quick unrelated questions... 1) Am used to blind stealing being a pretty normal part of limit play. However, am reading through Sklansky...

Started by sarbox68, 08-08-2007 01:53 PM
Replies: 17 Views: 1,273
Go to first unread post
08-28-2007 12:57 AM

new general numbers?

is there something to this? i am noticing the TAG-regs at FTR carry numbers like 15/7 and 17/9 for full ring games. i am not noticing anything...

Started by Chopper, 08-23-2007 12:50 PM
Replies: 19 Views: 1,077
Go to first unread post
08-28-2007 12:40 AM

epassporte

Ok so anyone ever went through epassporte using their checking account? First it takes 7-10 days for them to deposit the amount .02-.30 into your...

Started by DetroitHusling101, 08-27-2007 09:04 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 648
Go to first unread post
08-27-2007 11:14 PM

Pocket Kings Pre-Flop

Maybe this is my newbie-ness shining through, but in my opinion pocket kings/aces are unfold-able pre-flop. Regardless of the action before or after...

Started by Dashi, 08-26-2007 07:08 PM
Replies: 18 Views: 1,075
Go to first unread post
08-27-2007 07:41 PM

Players at UB

I decided to try a new site today cause I'm a break even player at FT in 10nl. I went to UB because when I started playing online a few years back I...

Started by Plitz, 08-26-2007 11:58 PM
Replies: 23 Views: 1,140
Go to first unread post
08-27-2007 06:24 PM

Flop quads, how to maximise return?

folded to QQ in early/middle position, raise 4xBB. Button, BB both call. Flop AQQ, BB checks, Hero??? My thoughts: If I didn't have a queen but did...

Started by daven, 08-21-2007 04:34 AM
Replies: 10 Views: 1,163
Go to first unread post
08-27-2007 12:28 PM

Lost in Translation.......

Not being very good at reading english - I hope someone would care to explain the word , Shove. and perhaps give an exsample of a Double Barrel...

Started by panamaniaq, 08-27-2007 04:21 AM
Replies: 1 Views: 705
Go to first unread post
08-27-2007 05:10 AM

Playing AA-TT

Anyone who read this post here... http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/forum/poker-59245.htm ... knows I'm getting my $10NL ass kicked with high...

Started by sarbox68, 08-24-2007 06:13 PM
Replies: 20 Views: 1,232
Go to first unread post
08-26-2007 10:07 PM

how bad did i play this?

was it +ev to call the turn? or is this one of those i should fold?? Holdem Single Tournament No Limit Seat #7 is the dealer Seat 2 - BB...

Started by ackthecat, 08-25-2007 08:32 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 915
Go to first unread post
08-26-2007 06:48 PM

Can we play back at paired flops?

6 max, 100bbs stacks, villain plays 20/17. Preflop: MP raises 4, hero calls. Flop: (9,5bb) 5:diamond:, 5:club:, 9:spade: (2 players) MP bets...

Started by minSim, 08-21-2007 09:20 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,011
Go to first unread post
08-26-2007 03:11 AM

More hands, good & bad (I think...)

750 hand $10NL session. Ran 19/7/5.2. Ended up down $5... mostly from two AI calls against the same villain. The first one was stupid. This was the...

Started by sarbox68, 08-26-2007 12:25 AM
Replies: 2 Views: 696
Go to first unread post
08-26-2007 02:18 AM

Changing tables

Any thoughts on when it's time to change tables? Losing affects your table image. Seems like when I'm losing, my bets and raises get less respect. ...

Started by poker_pup, 08-24-2007 07:31 AM
Replies: 14 Views: 994
Go to first unread post
08-25-2007 04:21 PM

Canadian Players Online

Why the Strategies forum? Important post, popular forum. I play poker online in Canada and wish to begin making withdrawls. So I have a couple...

Started by BankItDrew, 08-25-2007 01:27 AM
Replies: 1 Views: 773
Go to first unread post
08-25-2007 01:23 PM

Freerolls without deposit

Anybody know where I can play freerolls without depositing any cash. My roll's at Stars and their freerolls suck (gotta win twice to get $). Cant...

Started by mcdonough22, 08-23-2007 08:47 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 826
Go to first unread post
08-25-2007 12:54 PM

VS Ultramaniac

How do we play against this guy?

Started by Jack Sawyer, 08-25-2007 12:04 AM
Replies: 6 Views: 809
Go to first unread post
08-25-2007 10:09 AM

Pot odds vs Pot Equity

I'm a little confused how you use pot odds in NL hold'em. In limit hold'em for example you need ~5:1 to call with your OESDs. But in NL I see...

Started by DreamWeaver, 08-24-2007 12:40 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,040
Go to first unread post
08-25-2007 12:41 AM

Free Web-Based Spreadsheets

Figured BC could use this more than any of the other forums, but Google Documents (http://docs.google.com/) is a free web-based spreadsheet...

Started by spoonitnow, 08-24-2007 07:53 PM
Replies: 2 Views: 827
Go to first unread post
08-24-2007 10:14 PM

Tough decision

Read on Brian 14/4/1.5 (I think that is the correct way to "say it" just started using the tracker/ace combo) Please give me your thoughts on his...

Started by Dashi, 08-24-2007 02:37 PM
Replies: 1 Views: 657
Go to first unread post
08-24-2007 02:57 PM

Was the ass-kicking my fault?

UB NL $10... reads on all opps were vLag Okay... so in the span of 180 hands, I dropped 3 buy-ins. I then quit, 'cause I was starting to get a...

Started by sarbox68, 08-20-2007 09:49 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,041
Go to first unread post
08-24-2007 10:18 AM

Thoughts on c-betting

Have run bad on UB $10NL now for 2 days... down 4.5 BIs. The big losses are AIs w/ AA, KK, QQ, one kinda sketchy TT against a shortstack and a 3 way...

Started by sarbox68, 08-21-2007 02:48 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 899
Go to first unread post
08-24-2007 09:04 AM

Trying to get money onto Full Tilt

With a debit card, and I see no option to do so. I'm from the UK and have a Maestro debit card, and a Mastercard credit card. The Mastercard...

Started by topsoyale, 08-24-2007 04:42 AM
Replies: 2 Views: 1,325
Go to first unread post
08-24-2007 08:10 AM

Raising behind limpers with various holdings in FR

Assume 100bb stacks in a 9- or 10-handed NLHE game. There are two limpers ahead of you, and you have A4o on the button. How is a raise here...

Started by spoonitnow, 08-22-2007 08:08 PM
Replies: 5 Views: 956
Go to first unread post
08-24-2007 03:15 AM

Slowplaying Kings and Aces

I've been playing 25NL lately and I've found that 3betting with AA and KK usually ends up with a small pot taken down preflop, so I've been...

Started by gordo426, 08-17-2007 02:34 PM
Replies: 23 Views: 1,698
Go to first unread post
08-24-2007 03:13 AM

Acronym help for a neewbie

Hello all. Been stalking the site for a while and have decided to register. Information you can find here is great. I can get thru most of the...

Started by atincup, 08-23-2007 04:33 AM
Replies: 2 Views: 844
Go to first unread post
08-24-2007 12:53 AM

how and when i recieve 5$ no deposit bonus at wingowspoker

I HAVE OPENED REAL MONEY ACCOUNT VIA (FTR COUPON CODE) ATWINGOWSPOKER. how and when i recieve 5$ no deposit bonus at wingowspoker ? WHAT IS THE...

Started by mrpokerman, 08-23-2007 10:33 AM
Replies: 1 Views: 689
Go to first unread post
08-23-2007 04:18 PM

PayTruCard warning

Couldn't figure out the right forum for this, but hopefully a moderator can make sure people see it. I've been depositing my money via...

Started by El_Bandito, 08-23-2007 03:36 PM
Replies: 0 Views: 1,067
Go to first unread post
08-23-2007 03:36 PM

Poll Poll: New player and trying to decide

I'm tring to decide on a good poker room. I've narrowed it down to the two biggest ones: Full Tilt and Poker Stars. I want to play tourneys and ring...

Started by PkrShark, 08-22-2007 07:50 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 946
Go to first unread post
08-23-2007 12:24 PM

Forum Information and Options

Moderators of this Forum
    Array

Thread Display Options

Use this control to limit the display of threads to those newer than the specified time frame.

Allows you to choose the data by which the thread list will be sorted.

Order threads in...

Note: when sorting by date, 'descending order' will show the newest results first.