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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

Way to hit the cut in Ultimatebet Bonus Dollar Freerolls

I have a good way to hit the cut in the UB Points and Bonus Dollar Freerolls I have been doing this till I get good enough discpline to put up real...

Started by bpurvis2, 02-14-2007 08:04 PM
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02-14-2007 08:52 PM

Poker.com

Tonight, I lost over 100 bucks when I hit a nut flush, they hit a full house...i get a straight, they hit full house....I bet this site has given out...

Started by bef99hwk, 02-11-2007 07:23 PM
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02-14-2007 09:06 AM

tight is....wrong!?

hello everyone here at FTR. I've been playing a LOT of poker over the last month, basically breaking even at 25NL. When i started out, for mayb...

Started by djbruxism, 02-05-2007 11:05 PM
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02-13-2007 04:49 PM

Calling bets with SCs?

I guess this has been addressed before but I'm feeling quite lazy so I just pop the question. Do you consider calling bets with suited connectors...

Started by Jupit3r, 02-09-2007 12:53 PM
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02-13-2007 04:27 PM

Basic question about cardrunners and pokerxfactor

Maybe this needs to be in tools of poker topic, but maybe this helps other beginners... I like playing tournaments, but I am thinking of a switch...

Started by coolsmoe, 02-08-2007 05:28 AM
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02-13-2007 12:26 PM

Preflop odds for 9 player games

The Playing the Percentage page in the February 2007 issue of Poker Pro Magazine caught my eye. The page shows the odds that someone has a better...

Started by Eric, 02-10-2007 11:17 PM
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02-13-2007 12:20 PM

Losing confidence in your game

I wasn't sure where to post this, but figured any discussion on the topic might be able to help out some of the other beginners out there. Does...

Started by Trashcona, 02-08-2007 04:42 PM
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02-13-2007 12:16 PM

AA Profit

According to my PT, I've over half of my profits on just AA. Is this the same for you guys or should I be making more from my other hands? Sample...

Started by mike2405, 02-13-2007 06:15 AM
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02-13-2007 10:08 AM

Common spot

Villain is 33/9/5.3 What's our plan? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.50 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format:...

Started by Warpe, 02-12-2007 03:18 PM
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02-13-2007 05:57 AM

Maximizing EV

I have had the experience when I went all-in against a nice, trailing but improvable 2nd-best hand on the flop. Now I got my money in as the...

Started by bbqsquirrel, 01-24-2007 06:48 PM
Replies: 19 Views: 2,060
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02-12-2007 03:36 PM

Counting Flush Draw Outs

Hey, I haven't really posted here at all, but I have been reading for a long time. I didn't really know where to post this, so I figured I would just...

Started by shazbox, 02-10-2007 05:14 PM
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02-11-2007 08:05 PM

Hand Question

Hey, thx for all the help before. I took a week off of poker just cause I was having horrific luck. I went back to playing today and did ok. Making...

Started by RebornSky, 02-10-2007 04:53 PM
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02-11-2007 08:04 PM

Playing hands in SB

How do you play in SB? When it's folded to you in SB - what sort of hands do you limp/fold/raise? When you have a hand like AKo in SB and there...

Started by pokerroomace, 02-06-2007 01:20 PM
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02-10-2007 11:39 PM

"I already know how to play" - good article on P5s

I thought that this was a good article about attitude and how it affects our ability to learn. It's a natural human characteristic to want to prove...

Started by taipan168, 02-10-2007 09:39 PM
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02-10-2007 09:39 PM

Split or not?

Player1- Kc, Ah Player2- Ks, 4d Flop- Kd, Kh, 9d, 9c, 3h Full House for both :!: .. If best of five wins then its a "split" right :?: Or...

Started by hardtime, 02-10-2007 10:33 AM
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02-10-2007 01:39 PM

Leveling up

Well, i started at 5nl and then when i got my bankroll up i moved to 10nl. the problem is that i win very easily at 5nl but im not winning (and...

Started by Tjorriemorrie, 02-09-2007 01:06 AM
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02-09-2007 10:26 PM

Predictable betting

I noticed the following: It got me thinking and I think i have somewhat of a predictable betting pattern. I haven't won a big pot since i don't...

Started by Tjorriemorrie, 02-09-2007 08:49 AM
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02-09-2007 12:13 PM

Gambling in non gambling states legally

Maybe this is the wrong forum but I'm curious about this. In New Hampshire there is a restaraunt that has poker night...it's a $60 buyin and you...

Started by uscheese, 02-08-2007 04:00 PM
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02-09-2007 09:48 AM

KA splits pot with pair of deuces? Any circumstances?

2 players Player 1 holds AcKc Player 2 holds 2h 2d River is 8d 8h 9d 9h 3c Player 1 claims rules say that AK splits pot with 22 under...

Started by koochiecoo, 02-07-2007 05:06 PM
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02-08-2007 06:22 PM

HERO - what does it stands for??

Guys! when you talk about hand histories, what does hero stands for??

Started by sweetgt3, 02-07-2007 06:27 PM
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02-08-2007 04:39 PM

Do you make mistakes? (longish ramble)

I recently moved to NL50. I'm doing fine, I'm up about 6 buy-ins but haven't played much. The thing is that I'm consistently making these horrible,...

Started by Jupit3r, 02-08-2007 01:22 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,016
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02-08-2007 03:31 PM

KK vs AA. Anyone else getting stacked here on this flop?

I feel sick today :(. I have been playing NL only like 5 months so far and had my biggest loss (on a single hand). I have had 5-6 players comment...

Started by pokerlearner, 01-26-2007 01:04 PM
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02-08-2007 01:30 PM

AA NL 50 6-max Call,reraise or push

This should be pretty basic I guess....and yes I know it's all read dependent. Anyway, Preflop : Villain in EP raises 4 BB, Villain in MP ,...

Started by RaoulDuke, 02-07-2007 10:24 AM
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02-08-2007 09:05 AM

Home Game Question

Three players left...we will name them Lady ($10), Hero ($30), Villain ($60). I don't remember actual chip counts, just know who was leader, 2nd and...

Started by bef99hwk, 02-07-2007 01:30 PM
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02-07-2007 09:51 PM

I quit my job thanks to Doyle's room

I am fairly new to Texas Hold'em.. but not poker in general. I've made a fair bit of money over the years playing five-card draw lm.. but never...

Started by Regulator_, 01-30-2007 12:28 AM
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02-07-2007 07:55 PM

Stars FPP?

What do you guys do with your FPP? I bought the hat/shirt/sweatshirt, but I was wondering if perhaps there was a better way that I should be spending...

Started by Xioustic, 02-06-2007 06:47 PM
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02-07-2007 07:51 PM

Free money at Party?

http://www.pokersourceonline.com/freepoker/other.asp The first option offers you $100 free at partypoker. is this for real? does anyone know if...

Started by pokerroomace, 02-04-2007 08:09 AM
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02-07-2007 06:54 PM

"Not running good"... make any sense?

When I play, I seem to definitely notice that I have good days and bad strictly in terms of cards I am dealt. Does it make any sense, or is it just a...

Started by deacon_bluez, 01-31-2007 02:57 PM
Replies: 13 Views: 1,394
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02-07-2007 04:07 PM

math or reading

I think i've watched on tv like wpt or something that people said that some players rely heavily on math and not so much on reading but other rely...

Started by ccecil2, 02-04-2007 01:27 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,023
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02-07-2007 05:25 AM

First Winning Cash Game Session

I played my first actuall Cash game session today and I made a whooping $16 profit playing 1 table 25NL. I decided I would play 100 hands and quit...

Started by Slash, 01-24-2007 02:45 AM
Replies: 5 Views: 1,154
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02-07-2007 04:24 AM

Transferring Play Money

How do you transfer play money chips in poker stars.com

Started by ccecil2, 02-06-2007 12:25 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,185
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02-07-2007 12:06 AM

Free Poker Tracker?

Hey Guys, Does anyone know any site where i can get Poker Tracker for free? I currently play on Poker Stars - have about $500 to my name... Any...

Started by andmunn, 02-06-2007 04:05 PM
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02-06-2007 04:46 PM

pick me apart..

I figured with the preflop raise he might have had a couple of high cards or Ax, but he slowplayed it and i figured he might feel his hand was good...

Started by ccecil2, 02-04-2007 01:36 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,237
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02-06-2007 04:13 PM

Just started 3/6 limit, need advice

Hello. I have just started learning poker, and have been playing for two months now. I play 3/6 limit on party poker. Its going quite well, at least...

Started by Luke Skywalker, 02-04-2007 05:27 PM
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02-05-2007 09:19 PM

Lol I've firsted six 6-handed $2 SNG's in a row

Yeah I know luck is involved, but these are kinda like shootin fish in a barrel. I've turned $15 freeroll winnings int $60. I dunno I've been readin...

Started by bigslikk, 02-05-2007 12:20 AM
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02-05-2007 05:58 PM

Help from BonusWhores?

Hey all, I need a little advice from the bonus whores among you. My game seems to be holding up quite well at the levels I am playing at but I...

Started by Ghandii, 02-04-2007 03:04 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,230
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02-05-2007 04:49 PM

value bet

having trouble with my value bets. what kind of ideas go through your head when coming to an amount for a value bet? A lot of times after it's...

Started by djbruxism, 02-04-2007 04:20 PM
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02-05-2007 04:06 PM

Help on Posting converted Hand Histories

I used the FTR HH converter for an earlier post in another forum. I did preview it, and noticed it wasn't being displayed as I expected, but decided...

Started by WarGawd, 02-04-2007 11:27 PM
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02-05-2007 10:59 AM

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Started by aokrongly, 02-04-2007 07:02 PM
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02-04-2007 07:47 PM

Not necessarily a new player but would like advice

Hey everyone this is my first post on FTR, i've spent some time over on other forums but i've heard good things and it seems like you all don't mind...

Started by ccecil2, 02-03-2007 08:54 AM
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02-04-2007 06:19 PM

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