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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

Leaks in my game

OK, shotglass suggested I should post some stats so that maybe somebody can help me identify the leaks in my game. This is extremely embarrassing as...

Started by Cobra_1878, 09-04-2012 01:00 PM
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09-10-2012 05:07 PM

5nl 2pair bet call turn.

Only sat at this table was villain 73/0 through 11hands. When villain bets 2bb into 7bb i immediately think he's got 2 hearts any random combo...

Started by seven-deuce, 09-10-2012 05:44 AM
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09-10-2012 05:04 PM

Flop bluff

Well i'v been reading a lot of spoonitnows threads lately and am going to try out some new things and do alot more analysis after sessions etc. If...

Started by seven-deuce, 09-09-2012 11:15 AM
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09-10-2012 05:00 PM

25nl confused on river

villain is 16/10/3 over 125. folded to 2/6 flop CB's and 2/4 turn CB's. hasn't raised a CB. he sees me as 28/24/6 with a large ATS. he has seen me...

Started by rpm, 09-10-2012 11:50 AM
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09-10-2012 04:43 PM

скачать игру такси 3

For some reasons i can`t type on the original language, because of errors in encoding. If you dont want to see the useless links, please delete...

Started by JohnKarrter, 09-10-2012 12:03 AM
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09-10-2012 08:16 AM

Overplaying Top Pair?

Is it ok to flat pre with AK or should i 3bet villain pre? No info, he's seen 3 hands. 888 Poker - $0.02 NL - Holdem - 8 players MP+1: $3.79...

Started by TheAlchmizt, 09-06-2012 01:03 AM
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09-09-2012 10:33 AM

KK in 4bet pot - ace on the flop

Hello FTR, Got back to playing regularly lately. Not many 4bet/called pots one can encounter when playing 3-4 tables. I am certain that someone...

Started by turboburbon, 09-06-2012 04:23 PM
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09-07-2012 09:10 PM

How do i make $$ here?

I'm sure i played this hand right, but can i really afford to check the flop with so much action in front of me? More than likely anyone with a flush...

Started by TheAlchmizt, 09-06-2012 01:47 AM
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09-07-2012 04:57 PM

Question [$10NL] FD OTF Multiway vs Shorties

$0.05/$0.10 No Limit Holdem PokerStars 6 Players Hand Conversion Powered by weaktight.com Stacks: UTG ($11.20) 112bb DoubleJ...

Started by DoubleJ, 09-05-2012 02:45 PM
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09-06-2012 05:33 PM

I'm new here.

And i've read through a few hands on this site, but i'm just wondering a few things. It might sound like a stupid question, but when you refer to a...

Started by TheAlchmizt, 09-05-2012 07:23 PM
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09-06-2012 10:54 AM

Been Down too Long~~

Sup Guys, My dino of a lapdog finally bit the shitter about 3 weeks ago, I'm doing some work for a non-profit agency in my town, and they have...

Started by WeldPhaser, 09-04-2012 12:46 PM
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09-06-2012 08:51 AM

Hey you guys....

Sign up here: http://www.flopturnriver.com/pokerforum/werewolf-village/werewolf-signup-191514.html#post2103980

Started by Shotglass, 09-06-2012 06:19 AM
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09-06-2012 06:19 AM

PS BS

Not sure if this has happened to anyone else here, i doubt it has but anyway... So, i'm trying to deposit on PS for the first time in about 3...

Started by TheAlchmizt, 09-05-2012 09:24 PM
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09-05-2012 09:41 PM

[2NL] J8s IP. Flop the Nuts

Was the 4th hand of the session so absolutely nothing to go on. I had been super aggressive in my first 2 hands though as I got dealt KK & ATs. ...

Started by Cobra_1878, 08-28-2012 08:19 AM
Replies: 26 Views: 2,241
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09-05-2012 08:49 PM

Summer Graph - Thoughts?

Can somebody explain what these mean and how to interpret them: WTSD% W$SD% AGG AGG% Also, I am losing quite a bit from the blinds is this a...

Started by seven-deuce, 09-04-2012 10:59 AM
Replies: 19 Views: 1,491
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09-05-2012 05:50 PM

Dealing with Donk bets??

I think reacting poorly to donk leads is one of the biggest flaws in my game and would like to discuss them with you guys to gain a better...

Started by seven-deuce, 09-04-2012 04:40 PM
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09-05-2012 02:50 PM

Anyone else consistently getting d/c from stars today?

It's happened 4times now so tilting.

Started by seven-deuce, 09-05-2012 10:02 AM
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09-05-2012 01:30 PM

[2NL] Standard Shove?

Apologies for lack of info. It was 2nd hand of the session. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (5 handed) - PokerStars Converter Tool from...

Started by Cobra_1878, 09-03-2012 04:54 PM
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09-05-2012 10:37 AM

[2NL] JJ OOP, facing 3bet ( 2 opponents )

Quite early on, inside 12 hands. UTG was 25/8 and had folded to the one time he had been 3bet. This was the first hand in 12 that MP decided to...

Started by Cobra_1878, 09-04-2012 04:46 PM
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09-04-2012 09:26 PM

[2NL] Flushed on River?

Villain had played under 20 hands. He was 32/21 and cbet the flop 100% of the time ( 3/3 ) and cbet turn ( 2/2 ). That is all I have on him as he was...

Started by Cobra_1878, 09-04-2012 04:56 PM
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09-04-2012 09:21 PM

SC's, IP, hit flush on turn.

Very early in session, within first 10 hands. Villain seemed fairly LAG, a lot of limp/calling and check raising. Only a very small sample, 12...

Started by Cobra_1878, 08-31-2012 09:52 AM
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09-04-2012 07:10 PM

Grinderschool

Something Bikes typed the other day rang true and made me realise that if I keep doing the same shit, the long-term results are always going to be...

Started by The Bean Counter, 09-03-2012 02:46 PM
Replies: 19 Views: 1,148
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09-04-2012 05:07 PM

[2NL] 33 OOP, set on flop.

No reads/stats to go on at all. 2nd hand of session. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (6 handed) - PokerStars Converter Tool from...

Started by Cobra_1878, 09-01-2012 08:22 AM
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09-04-2012 12:23 PM

New Event Restrictions - 'Qualified Members'

Hi everyone! In order to make our freerolls and added money events better value for active members, we've decided to change who we release...

Started by Pascal, 08-28-2012 12:15 PM
Replies: 35 Views: 3,259
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09-04-2012 10:42 AM

FH facing huge overbet shove on the river..deep..

Gah! What the hell is this lol. Ok from my previous experience with this player, he is a terrible player in general but I feel there is no...

Started by ramdeebam, 08-26-2012 08:47 AM
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09-03-2012 10:18 PM

Question on rule

In a tourney blinds were 400/800. I moved all in 13800 from the 3 seat 6 seat calls everyone else folded. 6 seat only put 1000 out and never verbally...

Started by DaPlumber317, 08-26-2012 09:56 AM
Replies: 9 Views: 727
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09-03-2012 04:33 PM

QQ - 2 spots

Villain in this hand is 19/5 - 2% 3bet Playing 4 or so tables - losing player (he might be UK or scandinavian) 1. Do we just fold preflop and...

Started by Miffed22001, 08-27-2012 02:02 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,087
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09-03-2012 01:39 PM

Best US site?

Hey guys I'm looking to start playing again just here and there. What's the best US site(s) for the criteria below: 1. I will most likely play a...

Started by kmind, 08-17-2012 03:32 PM
Replies: 13 Views: 2,125
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09-02-2012 10:49 AM

[2NL] 77 OOP, BTN Raise.

First hand of the session but I did have stats from a previous session, not many hands though. Villain was 14/11 through 37 hands. Att to Steal on...

Started by Cobra_1878, 08-29-2012 03:55 PM
Replies: 21 Views: 1,913
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09-02-2012 10:28 AM

2 cents shipped via pokerstars....

... to whoever can name the to playas in my new avatar. must in in order from left to right and obv i am drunk

Started by Micro2Macro, 08-31-2012 02:44 AM
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09-01-2012 07:08 PM

[2NL] TT 4bet pre OOP, shove on turn.

Villain was 25/21 through 24 hands so not much to go on really. He only folded to 25% of 3bets and cbet the flop 100% of the time (4/4). Also had...

Started by Cobra_1878, 08-28-2012 04:52 PM
Replies: 10 Views: 1,165
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09-01-2012 09:45 AM

Session Review

Getting back into the posting thing, so thought I'd post hands from my session. have only posted those that are of interest - but would welcome input...

Started by Miffed22001, 08-28-2012 07:20 PM
Replies: 27 Views: 1,732
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09-01-2012 07:41 AM

Which hands are taken in consideration for the poker chart

I mean.. When someone is protecting his big blind with, as an example, ATs, doesn't hit on the flop, get bet And fold, is it affecting the EV rating...

Started by dairyman81, 08-29-2012 02:03 PM
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08-30-2012 09:44 PM

Pokerstars Multi Table [Help]

Hi, lately im trying to multi table a bit more with pokerstars and i am wondering if you can set it up so you can full screen say 4 tables and as an...

Started by PSMatt, 08-24-2012 03:40 AM
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08-30-2012 08:04 AM

An Introduction to Tournaments

Do you need help with poker tournaments? Never played a poker tournament before and want to find out how they work, or looking for advice and...

Started by Pascal, 08-29-2012 01:08 PM
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08-29-2012 01:08 PM

What are the odds?

Does anybody know the odds of JJ, KK & AA all being dealt in the same hand?

Started by Cobra_1878, 08-17-2012 02:41 PM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,086
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08-29-2012 11:51 AM

[2NL] 77 OOP. Overpair on flop.

Very early in session, within first 6 hands. Absolutely no reads/stats at all of any note. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (5 handed) -...

Started by Cobra_1878, 08-28-2012 06:43 PM
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08-29-2012 02:31 AM

2 hands

70/32 - hadnt actually mixed with him much. It took me 3-4 seconds to bet and he almost insta C/R Poker Stars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (9...

Started by Miffed22001, 08-26-2012 05:04 PM
Replies: 13 Views: 1,893
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08-27-2012 07:41 PM

4NL - QQ in CO facing 3bet

Villain is 18/12. I had seen him min-raise UTG with A2s and then bluff bet flop. Checked turn n river. Cake Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.04 BB (8...

Started by maverick007, 08-26-2012 03:20 AM
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08-26-2012 09:02 AM

$25nl AKs on bb vs utg

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (9 handed) - PokerStars Hand Converter from HandHistoryConverter.com SB ($19.82) Hero (BB) ($25) UTG...

Started by OngBonga, 08-23-2012 11:34 AM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,004
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08-24-2012 04:15 PM

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