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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

Standard raises in $10 NL

Does a standard 3X work in $10 NL games? Or do you adjust it higher because of the looser players? I just get the feeling that $.30 won't necessarily...

Started by Local_Echo, 04-05-2007 07:56 PM
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04-07-2007 11:25 AM

Statistics and PT question

I've seen many people around the forums throw out some numbers. For instance, I've seen a couple where it's "My stats are 20/6." What is meant by...

Started by Local_Echo, 04-06-2007 06:25 PM
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04-07-2007 11:15 AM

A new member

Hi, first post As stated in intorduse yourself sticky thead I'm relatively new to NL. I have played house game's with friends on and off for...

Started by Tobler, 04-06-2007 02:35 PM
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04-07-2007 10:55 AM

Operation sigs???

Quick question, are those pics everyone uses in they're sigs with the goals and the % complete bar generic pics you modify or does it come from...

Started by DubRod, 04-05-2007 11:55 PM
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04-06-2007 01:58 AM

Hypothetical situations. Missed big cards in reraised pots

Let's say you reraise an unfamiliar opponent preflop with AK / AQ and missed flop. Let's say his typical preflop 3-bet calling range is 88+ / AQ+....

Started by bbqsquirrel, 03-26-2007 07:30 PM
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04-05-2007 07:36 PM

Tricky Outs counting??

Just when I think I get this perfectly str8 in my head, something comes up to make me question it yet again. I did a forum search, couldn't find...

Started by WarGawd, 04-05-2007 12:07 PM
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04-05-2007 05:13 PM

Online Table Chat 101

PokerStars Game #9226683106: Omaha Pot Limit ($0.50/$1.00) - 2007/04/03 - 02:33:29 (ET) Table 'Ulrike' 9-max Seat #4 is the button Seat 1: Gone...

Started by Fnord, 04-03-2007 03:37 AM
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04-05-2007 10:14 AM

Loose casino games. How to play AK?

I've been playing a few sessions at a casino here in Manchester, and after 3 4-6 hour sessions I'm just breaking even with the session charges. (5...

Started by eugmac, 04-02-2007 08:09 AM
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04-05-2007 08:03 AM

What are your worst hands?

Top 5 worst hands (net) according to PT: 1. JTo 2.AQo 3.KJo 4.AQs 5.980 I can see where I can work on some of my stupid calls (in the...

Started by buck, 03-29-2007 02:11 AM
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04-05-2007 07:29 AM

Common flop situations. Long List.

I hope to get this stickied to the top for a while.

Started by bbqsquirrel, 04-03-2007 05:12 PM
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04-04-2007 11:16 AM

SNGs vs cash - provide your perspective!

Not trying to be a shit stirrer or anything, but it would be good to get some cash players' perspective on this thread in the SNG forum: ...

Started by taipan168, 04-04-2007 06:34 AM
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04-04-2007 06:34 AM

Move up?

So anyway, about 2 months ago, my friend transferred me 6$ to play in a 5$ SNG and see if I could do something with it. I won the SNG and have...

Started by Flarb89, 03-29-2007 11:09 PM
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04-04-2007 06:30 AM

How to play 3-of-a-kind?

I need advice on how to play 3-of-a-kind? Typical low limit £10 table - lots of limpers - except for one player who was raising regularly post...

Started by Big Dazz, 04-03-2007 04:50 PM
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04-04-2007 06:25 AM

Which is more profitable: SNG's or Ring Games?

Assuming one's level of skill at each is the same. And focusing on microstakes mainly.

Started by bigslikk, 03-30-2007 02:53 PM
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04-03-2007 04:33 PM

Bad Decision???

How should i play this hand?? FullTiltPoker Game #2114955460: Table Tulip - $0.10/$0.25 - No Limit Hold'em - 10:15:31 ET - 2007/04/01 Seat 1:...

Started by Reesy, 04-01-2007 05:59 PM
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04-03-2007 01:35 PM

FTR Session Review Pairings - April 2nd, 2007

If there are any questions, see this thread: http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/forum/poker-42620.htm Bode-ist and PokerMuzz Apunisher and...

Started by andy-akb, 04-02-2007 10:35 AM
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04-03-2007 01:14 PM

low stakes B&M games

This may be the wrong forum, feel free to move. When I play live ($1/$3), I usually dump A8 and below (and A9o in EP) unless 1) folded to me in...

Started by cardsman1992, 04-02-2007 01:46 PM
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04-03-2007 11:07 AM

How Important is Table Selection at 100NL?

I am wondering how important 100NL regs who post here feel that table selection is. I usually just hop onto whatever tables are available, but my...

Started by Vi-Zer0Skill, 04-03-2007 12:45 AM
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04-03-2007 03:15 AM

Bluffing 200nl

Is this bluff spewey, or match up well against villian's range of hands? Bodog History for Hand #648419804 Hold'em No Limit ($1.00/$2.00) -...

Started by DonkDonk, 04-01-2007 11:15 PM
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04-03-2007 02:58 AM

Poker Tracker, is it worth the price of admission?

For someone seriously trying to improve on their game? I just started playing almost a month and half ago (yeah i'm a noob) but I love the game,...

Started by housefish17, 03-28-2007 06:06 PM
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04-02-2007 02:40 PM

Do you know the SSS (Short Stack Strategy)?

Hello, just a question: In germany there is a very popular tactic to grind on no limit games. The Short Stack Strategy. (SSS). In short you sit...

Started by Bonushure, 03-13-2007 07:10 PM
Replies: 37 Views: 8,090
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04-02-2007 02:30 PM

Poll Poll: Open limping

If the answer is yes, please discuss hand ranges.

Started by zook, 05-16-2006 02:22 PM
Replies: 45 Views: 4,006
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04-02-2007 12:30 PM

10k Checkup and Self-Evaluation

My last 10K hands 4- to 6-tabling 100NL full-ring. Thoughts and comments are welcome. Top 10 BB/hand: Bottom 10 BB/hand: Position stats:

Started by zook, 12-29-2006 08:04 PM
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04-02-2007 11:02 AM

Introduction and 2nd pair hands

Hi there, This is my first post at FTR, so hello to you all! I've read a few hundred posts already at the forum, and I'm a big fan of the high...

Started by minSim, 03-29-2007 11:37 AM
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04-02-2007 03:26 AM

Was this a good play by myself?

Full Tilt Poker Game #2117160413: Table Dolphin Landing - $0.10/$0.25 - No Limit Hold'em - 16:58:10 ET - 2007/04/01 Seat 1: BooneAbacus ($17.95), is...

Started by housefish17, 04-01-2007 05:03 PM
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04-02-2007 12:32 AM

Rakeback

Having already got a real money account at Full Tilt, i was wondering is there any way to get a rakeback deal without having to open a new account,...

Started by Reesy, 04-01-2007 05:46 PM
Replies: 2 Views: 1,002
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04-01-2007 06:02 PM

Cashing Out??

hi guys, got a few question about cashing out. How long does it take to cash out using debit card?? and in pokerstar website i found this "We...

Started by dunowhut, 03-30-2007 04:53 AM
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03-31-2007 08:39 AM

low pockets or medium SCs?

this may be kind of a silly question, but im still asking. if you could only be dealt one of these hand groupings, 44-66 or 45s-67s, which one...

Started by wufwugy, 03-29-2007 12:33 AM
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03-31-2007 05:24 AM

operation get good

Okay so here’s the deal I played my first game about a month ago and became instantly obsessed with hold em. So I did a crap load of reading (thank...

Started by mick, 03-21-2007 08:03 AM
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03-31-2007 01:59 AM

Rain from heaven

I would say a nice flop. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (8 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format:...

Started by deacon_bluez, 03-30-2007 03:08 PM
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03-30-2007 10:40 PM

Why am I playing poker?

I've been thinking about this point a lot as of late. Ive moved my money from my Empire to my bank, and from my bank to my neteller, which will take...

Started by Reidak, 03-29-2007 05:11 PM
Replies: 10 Views: 1,087
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03-30-2007 03:23 PM

Exporting Hand History from Pokerstars

For some reason whenever I try to get my hand histories emailed to me it is only 200 hands max in my yahoo email. The last one I tried to request...

Started by Pythonic, 03-30-2007 10:55 AM
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03-30-2007 12:26 PM

how many limpers and probable cold callers does it take

for you to not raise in position with 22 77 JJ AJ AK KQ A5s

Started by wufwugy, 03-29-2007 10:43 PM
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03-30-2007 02:53 AM

Jiggus vs. The Atheist

Anyone still here who remembers that Jiggus character? I recall that he was set a task, many months ago, by an FTR member to play 30,000 hands...

Started by The Atheist, 03-28-2007 12:13 PM
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03-30-2007 01:11 AM

Flopping Bottom Set in a Raised Pot

You are in MP with 6-6. The 2 Villains have over 100x BB Stacks, as do you 1 limper(unknown) in front of you you call with 6-6 Button...

Started by Vi-Zer0Skill, 03-07-2007 12:57 AM
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03-30-2007 12:39 AM

Jackson Rancheria casino report

Here is my report from a short casino trip I made. Money in the bank all on a suck out. Casino report Jackson Rancheria Game: NL hold 'em...

Started by thizzSantaCruz, 03-29-2007 11:37 PM
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03-29-2007 11:37 PM

Interesting approach to NL holdem

Last night I decided that I wanted to flip a few coins for stacks at the stakes I play. Somebody agreed to play me HU for $100 by going allin pf...

Started by DonkDonk, 03-29-2007 10:30 AM
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03-29-2007 08:11 PM

Top Two Pair On Three Flush Board

Quick question, this always seems to happen when i play middle suited connectors like 10 9 or 8 9. How do i play top two pair on a three flush board,...

Started by Reesy, 03-29-2007 03:39 PM
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03-29-2007 07:38 PM

Tilt Problems

Hi all i am new to FTR, and have only been playing poker for about 9 months and only about 1 month seriously online. i have deposited several...

Started by Reesy, 03-19-2007 11:36 AM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,003
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03-29-2007 01:14 PM

Poker Tracker Question

Hello Everyone, Long time reader of FTR but 1st time poster. I have a question about poker tracker. What is the best way to import your hand...

Started by Pythonic, 03-29-2007 10:43 AM
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03-29-2007 11:03 AM

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