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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

Online Wallets

Hello I need some advice with experiance please about these online wallets. I've used neteller in the past and they screwed me over with either...

Started by ChokingVictim, 08-07-2007 07:27 PM
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08-07-2007 10:12 PM

Information Request

Hello Everyone, Hope everyone is doing great! My name is Fred Bauer and I am the Affiliate Manager for PitbullPoker. I would like to get in touch...

Started by PITBULLPOKER, 08-07-2007 11:49 AM
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08-07-2007 04:44 PM

Ugh near tilt!

Just left a $.10/.25 table... bought in for $25, played smart and safe up to $32 or so. Then, lo-and-behold, I get pocket twos and guess what? I...

Started by nUFamn, 08-04-2007 11:14 PM
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08-07-2007 04:07 PM

Flush Draw Problem

Situation: ------ pot on flop $10, HU, $20 behind each me on FD he has TP ------ he checks, i bet $3 (3/16 < 0.2 i have odds for turn), no...

Started by crazycrazy, 08-06-2007 08:30 AM
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08-07-2007 01:07 PM

In all seriousnes,,,,

Ok, none of the ripping it out of me business this is a serious question. Do you think that there is a *slight* chance that one or two online...

Started by Jibalob, 08-06-2007 03:44 PM
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08-07-2007 11:46 AM

Future of online poker profitability

Do you guys think there will be money to be made playing online poker in the next 10-25 years? Will there be a decline? Will you be able to find...

Started by bigjiml0pht, 08-04-2007 05:49 PM
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08-07-2007 11:14 AM

Limit... easy?

Is limit easier than no-limit? is the competition softer? I had never played limit before and entered a 5$ sit n go at Full Tilt yesterday by...

Started by asdpikas, 08-06-2007 08:43 AM
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08-07-2007 11:11 AM

Mental blocks for bankroll building

I've noticed that when building a bankroll from a low amount, there seem to be various mental stumbling blocks along the way. For instance, since...

Started by topsoyale, 08-03-2007 06:14 AM
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08-07-2007 09:55 AM

Donkstakes- Should I stop raising preflop?

I've always been a fan of the preflop raise. AQ in mp? We're raising. Pocket 8's on the button? Yeah let's open it up big. Thing is, at the loose...

Started by bigslikk, 08-03-2007 12:05 AM
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08-07-2007 03:16 AM

variance/bad play strikes hard

this is more of a "positive mental thought" post than a "whine with cheese." i have posted a lot in this subforum to help the newer guys out. i...

Started by Chopper, 08-07-2007 01:07 AM
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08-07-2007 01:07 AM

13,000 hand check up

How do you copy PT stats on here??? Anyways, I'm at 13,000 hands for 10NL and i have a 12.11 bb/100. I'm running at 18.5/6.5/2. Is this decent?

Started by Pythonic, 07-23-2007 12:26 PM
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08-06-2007 11:23 PM

How Not to Play AA

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (8 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) UTG+1 ($99) MP1...

Started by spoonitnow, 08-06-2007 08:50 AM
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08-06-2007 11:21 PM

5-10 FL FR live hand, Blind battle!

Ok so Im playing 5-10 FL, we're 8 handed and the only sensable player (othr then myself) is sitting to my right. In this game whenever its folded to...

Started by SHAKE, 08-03-2007 12:19 PM
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08-06-2007 05:11 PM

Practice

Hi all I'm new here and this is my first post, yeeha! Anyway I have only been playing for real cash online for about a month but I already doubled...

Started by madkow, 08-02-2007 12:14 PM
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08-06-2007 09:09 AM

Pot Odds Confusion

I have something seriously confused about pot odds / impliod odds I try to give example then question: Thing 1. --------------- I limp...

Started by crazycrazy, 07-29-2007 12:57 PM
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08-06-2007 09:09 AM

Who wins in this situation?? Online "Rules" VS Liv

Maybe you can help me with something: Here's the situation in real life: I have: Ace + Queen My friend has: Ace + Four Flop/turn/river = Ace,...

Started by FastEdwin, 08-05-2007 06:03 PM
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08-06-2007 08:37 AM

The Mathematics of Semibluffing

This is one thing that I've never managed to take in and I feel it's something extremely important for my game. How does one calculate the EV of a...

Started by Ash256, 07-31-2007 07:53 PM
Replies: 34 Views: 1,690
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08-06-2007 03:08 AM

Help with my rough streak!

Heres a little summary of my poker career. Started playing poker seriously about a year and a half ago at home games. Then I began playing online...

Started by Big-EZ, 08-04-2007 02:58 AM
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08-06-2007 02:44 AM

Raising Flop vs. Floating

I've been thinking about this subject lately and would like to know what others think about it. What other pros/cons are there to each option? What...

Started by martindcx1e, 08-01-2007 05:34 PM
Replies: 29 Views: 1,517
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08-05-2007 09:33 PM

Is it ok to....

play massively under-rolled when you're playing a complete moron Heads-Up? This guy was playing terribly and kept going on about how he was a pro...

Started by Jibalob, 08-04-2007 10:08 PM
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08-05-2007 07:56 PM

Playing straight/flush draws

Hi all, my first post here. I've started playing NL10 6-max about a month. I need some help playing my flush/straight draws. Hand 1: No actually...

Started by Bizu, 07-07-2007 02:29 PM
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08-05-2007 12:35 PM

Greetings and a thank you

Hi, First post, been reading here quite a bit. I've been transitioning from limit to NLHE. Used to play micro-stakes at Party before, then got back...

Started by koning, 08-04-2007 10:24 AM
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08-04-2007 08:58 PM

QQ vs A9 suited

Hy all, I dropped out of an important tournament on Saturday and would like to have some comments of you more expert players, as if my play was...

Started by DJ_Alex_Vega, 08-01-2007 09:04 AM
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08-04-2007 06:06 PM

Making my comeback, avoiding getting stacked

Lately, I seem to have a problem getting stacked a lot. A little history about me: I used to play $25 NL online for a while, going so far as...

Started by epic, 08-03-2007 02:37 AM
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08-04-2007 02:28 AM

What happened to fast reply?

There used to be a fast reply box at the bottom of threads. Has this been removed or have I accidentally edited my settings? Thanks It would be...

Started by pokerroomace, 07-24-2007 12:06 PM
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08-03-2007 03:43 PM

Online Grinding

Hey all ive been up north tearing up the various WI casinos (onida, patawaname, and hochunk) I mad about 800 last week for a net profit of just over...

Started by SHAKE, 08-03-2007 12:07 PM
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08-03-2007 01:09 PM

Signup bonus and Bodog FT333 freerolls

Hi all. In order to be allowed to play the FTR333 freerolls on Bodog, do I realy need to install the software through FTR links or is the...

Started by Phoxtrot, 08-03-2007 09:20 AM
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08-03-2007 09:20 AM

playing PP at medium stakes

Basic (optimal?) strategy at 2-100NL: Raise TT+ all positions, limp-call 22-99 all positions. Call reraises with 22-QQ to set; rereraise or call...

Started by johnny_fish, 03-18-2006 12:27 AM
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08-03-2007 04:42 AM

Lets talk 3betting with AK

I seem to 3bet AK/AQ OOP often enough against loose players that I get put in this situation quite a bit. My image is TAG(22/15) I am in a blind....

Started by Silly String, 08-02-2007 02:13 PM
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08-02-2007 09:41 PM

What $ do you withdraw?

What $ do you withdraw? When I go pro, I'd like to have a large enough bankroll to allow me to take out about $1k each week. I think this can be...

Started by BankItDrew, 07-18-2007 07:57 PM
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08-02-2007 08:16 PM

Pot odds question I'm embarassed to ask

NLH Cash game: Hero and Villain both have 100BB stacks (rounding some stuff off for simplicity) Folded to me on the button, - I open with a 4BB...

Started by rubixstreub, 08-02-2007 12:18 PM
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08-02-2007 06:02 PM

100nl FR PT Stats

First the stats: Second, I played 50nl and 100nl 6-max about a year ago but quit. A couple of months ago I borrowed a couple hundred from...

Started by spoonitnow, 08-02-2007 04:12 PM
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08-02-2007 04:42 PM

Beginners - something exciting coming

Won't spill the beans quite yet, but in the coming weeks look for some very exciting and very helpful things geared just toward you guys.

Started by euphoricism, 06-07-2007 03:46 PM
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08-02-2007 12:59 PM

Just Wondering...

I haven't been here for a while and I'm starting to get the itch of playing again. Just wondering how is everyone funding their poker account...

Started by Off5th, 07-30-2007 11:29 PM
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08-02-2007 06:06 AM

note taking

Could someone please share with me how to take good notes while playing?What are you taking notes on and how do you write them?Just wondering how you...

Started by Plitz, 08-01-2007 05:59 PM
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08-01-2007 10:00 PM

i'm new here let me in

Hi all! i'm new here let me in Bye

Started by MindPiziz, 08-01-2007 02:47 PM
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08-01-2007 05:05 PM

Loosing big with One Pair-Hands

While reviewing my July (NL100 FR only) I recognized that I'm a big looser with one pair. I just wonder if this is quite normal in NL Holdem or if I...

Started by Gritho, 08-01-2007 04:01 AM
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08-01-2007 04:32 PM

Went to showdown%

Where do I want my "went to showdown" percentage to be at? I assume mine is lower (27%) because I am not giving the fish decent odds to chase their...

Started by Pythonic, 07-30-2007 05:35 PM
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08-01-2007 02:11 PM

introduction to bet sizing

i had to write an article for a writing course that i'm taking at school, and figured i'd just post it here. ...

Started by |~|ypermegachi, 07-31-2007 10:56 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 913
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08-01-2007 01:59 PM

Next FTR Book Club Book!

Professional No Limit Hold Em (PNL) by Matt Flynn, Sunny Mehta & Ed Miller. More information: ...

Started by zook, 08-01-2007 01:38 PM
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08-01-2007 01:38 PM

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