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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

Set On Suited Flop

I can't find the hand from my history where this happened, so I'll give you an idea. You are dealt 77, and limp in at SB with UTG, and BB...

Started by MissCheck, 11-30-2006 06:49 PM
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12-03-2006 02:45 PM

Poll Poll: Just another should I move up question

Since not everybody looks in poker Etcetera, I just wanted to repost this where it may get more traffic. What do you think. Sorry if you had to see...

Started by jyms, 11-30-2006 02:14 PM
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12-03-2006 12:15 AM

Computer inept needs help

Seems simple but how do I place a hyperlink into my FTR sig but I don't want the URL to show, but my own wording. Thanks

Started by bigspenda73, 12-02-2006 01:27 PM
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12-02-2006 06:16 PM

i4poker. 5 euros completely free!

join i4poker.com and you can get 5 euros absolutely free. you don't have to deposit any money to earn the bonus. just signup and you'll receive a...

Started by pokerroomace, 11-27-2006 01:15 PM
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12-02-2006 03:09 PM

value bet or push?

Villain is 55/11, he will at times try to take down pots but he usually is not sticking big money out without a decent hand. PokerStars No-Limit...

Started by thizzSantaCruz, 11-29-2006 03:57 AM
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12-02-2006 02:51 AM

Running it twice, math question

Obviously, this didn't happen online. Player 1 has As Kd Player 2 has Ah Jh Flop is Ks 9h 6h For simplicity sake, say the pot is $100...

Started by andy609, 11-28-2006 05:51 PM
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12-02-2006 12:16 AM

Call any

I really don't see the point to the "call any" button, does anyone actually use this? Also, I don't ever recall seeing opponents auto-call - I would...

Started by JB25163, 12-01-2006 03:49 PM
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12-01-2006 09:34 PM

Keeping the pot small by Gavin Smith

http://www.fulltiltpoker.com/pro-tips-archive.php?player=Gavin%20Smith&tip=88 is this good advice? when you check the turn with the...

Started by pokerroomace, 11-30-2006 05:26 PM
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12-01-2006 12:28 PM

Common Spot in the Blinds

9-person table. 1 limper and rest fold. you are in sb/bb. flop comes and you hit something like 2nd pair or bottom pair. how often are betting out in...

Started by martindcx1e, 11-30-2006 07:40 PM
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12-01-2006 06:04 AM

Double monitor question. Need help asap.

How difficult is it to set up a dual monitors. Right now I have a dell thats about 2 yrs old. I believe my graphics card is a NIVDIA G Force. I...

Started by gametight, 11-30-2006 03:27 PM
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11-30-2006 07:45 PM

playing AK

Hi, I ve not been playing cash since a long time, but with the help FTR i start to see some improvements. I was looking at my stats and i saw that my...

Started by giallorosso, 11-27-2006 03:20 AM
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11-30-2006 07:07 PM

pots vs blinds betting

When should your bets reflect the size of the bb and when should they reflect the size of the pot?

Started by Percival, 11-29-2006 02:18 PM
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11-30-2006 11:33 AM

Problems with PokerOffice

Hi there, I've downloaded the trial version of Poker Office and have had it running when I've played my last few tournaments. However, for some...

Started by MortimerJazz, 11-28-2006 11:37 AM
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11-30-2006 08:25 AM

Long time lurker

Just wanted to say hello, and thank all of the contributors and moderators of this site. I just started playing about 6 months ago, and under the...

Started by El_Bandito, 11-28-2006 03:18 PM
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11-30-2006 07:54 AM

$1.26 -> $150+

I ran $1.26 left in my Bodog account to over $150 in about 5 hours lololol I'm almost rolled for 10nl

Started by spoonitnow, 11-24-2006 07:10 PM
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11-30-2006 02:13 AM

What are the key differences between Ring and Tourney?

I know a few people have made similar posts. But I'd just like to know what the key/basic differences between cash and tourney are and why you can...

Started by pokerroomace, 11-28-2006 08:22 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,028
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11-30-2006 01:11 AM

Instant minraise

Im wondering if its standard to reraise villain if he instant minraises u. Ive been doing it everytime and they usually fold. Example: (hh...

Started by Dislexsik, 11-11-2006 02:53 PM
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11-29-2006 09:18 PM

Ubet

Anyone else find that it's harder to get good cards on u-bet? I am not talking about hole cards, I am talking about flops and such. I can play...

Started by bef99hwk, 11-18-2006 10:53 PM
Replies: 17 Views: 3,770
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11-29-2006 06:39 PM

November 27th Session Review Pairings

If there are any questions, see this thread: http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/forum/poker-42620.htm Avocado and Jishu IslandAK and Kits* ...

Started by andy-akb, 11-27-2006 02:35 PM
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11-29-2006 06:05 PM

TerryToma's blog

Hello everyone, Im a FR 25NL / bonuswhore who would like to improve. I have poker tracker, gametime+, 2 1600x1200 monitors. Recent PT stats...

Started by TerryToma, 08-09-2006 04:24 PM
Replies: 203 Views: 16,732
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11-29-2006 01:16 PM

Calling a raise by a predictable opponent

Say you limped with a speculative hand like T8s on the button, and you're facing a 5x raise from SB, who is a nit. Everyone else folds. Would you...

Started by bbqsquirrel, 11-28-2006 03:05 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,187
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11-29-2006 06:33 AM

Poker Patterns Software

This is a nice little tool that can be used in conjunction with Poker Tracker that will give you one of those sweet charts showing (hopefully) how...

Started by Reidak, 11-29-2006 12:22 AM
Replies: 1 Views: 4,298
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11-29-2006 12:28 AM

Pelion's 3 hand strategy

Last night I went to the pub with one of my mates. A few hours into the night we bump into some guy from the year below us doing the same course....

Started by Pelion, 11-15-2006 08:36 AM
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11-29-2006 12:08 AM

Should I have been able to lay this down?

Early in a SnG. No reads. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em Tourney, Big Blind is t20 (8 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com...

Started by losttrem, 11-26-2006 08:00 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,059
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11-28-2006 08:27 PM

picking off steals

Lately I've had a lot of success at picking off steals in multiway limped pots. Sometimes I have a decent hand, other times I have barely anything,...

Started by nutsinho, 11-28-2006 01:18 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,255
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11-28-2006 08:26 PM

What sort of tells should I be looking for online?

Is it purely betting patterns or is there anything else that I can look out for? I guess I've moved on from noobie to novice, and would like to...

Started by MortimerJazz, 11-28-2006 10:17 AM
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11-28-2006 04:14 PM

playing a known maniac...what do you do?

Ok villain is 61/34. He bets and raises everything, calls all ins with high cards without hitting the board and is completely wreckless. Somehow he...

Started by thizzSantaCruz, 11-28-2006 02:50 AM
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11-28-2006 12:05 PM

Thinking of getting a second monitor

Right now ive got a 19" dell lcd flatscreen, 1200x1080 resolution im pretty sure. im looking to pick up a 1200x1600 so i can 4 table with no overlap...

Started by Reidak, 11-27-2006 10:59 PM
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11-28-2006 02:10 AM

Betting Strategy

Hey guys. I've been playing at pacific poker and i seem to do ok on the limit tables but when it comes to the no-limit tables i just can't seem to...

Started by Nonameo, 11-03-2006 05:03 PM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,849
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11-27-2006 06:28 PM

Bankroll question

i've got a bankroll of approx. $750. i have played quite a lot online and know how the game works (i built my bankroll from $50 without much deposit...

Started by pokerroomace, 11-26-2006 08:05 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 1,085
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11-27-2006 05:34 PM

PLEASE stop saying this

*Cliff notes at the bottom* For some reason this always irks me. The situation goes something like this. Person A gets their money in...

Started by Lukie, 11-23-2006 07:11 AM
Replies: 37 Views: 3,223
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11-27-2006 04:32 PM

Bet too much???

Hi, take a look at this hand - did i bet too much? I never slow play a set but felt as though the 3/4 pot bet pushed out a potential chaser. ...

Started by Big Dazz, 11-19-2006 04:37 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,104
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11-27-2006 04:23 PM

When is it okay to go broke?

There will be a few times when you go all-in early a hand (flop or earlier), find out you're a serious dog and end up losing. For example, you could...

Started by bbqsquirrel, 11-27-2006 01:43 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,333
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11-27-2006 02:31 PM

Stats feedback

Sup. I've been rollercoasting my roll for like four months. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I started 6maxing few days ago and started OK...

Started by ville18, 11-27-2006 01:18 PM
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11-27-2006 02:14 PM

Canadian Income Tax regarding poker

I was wondering if there are any Canadian players here who use poker as a full time or part time income. If so, do you claim your winnings as taxable...

Started by Scrimmage, 11-27-2006 01:53 PM
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11-27-2006 01:55 PM

Been Gone Too Long, Apparently

Dang, moved to another continent, no computer and no poker for one month, and upon my return to cyberspace, not only is my old FTR account inactive,...

Started by The Atheist, 11-20-2006 01:08 AM
Replies: 10 Views: 1,398
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11-26-2006 10:52 PM

Am I really a moron?

Hey folks, I got a question. Lately I've been playing a lot of 2-table Turbo SnGs at Stars. (1,50+25). And so far I have been doing pretty well. I...

Started by losttrem, 11-21-2006 02:49 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,631
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11-26-2006 08:14 PM

Shortstack implied odds

Would you agree that have better implied odds against a half-buy because they are more likely to get pot-committed than a full-buy?

Started by Warpe, 11-11-2006 03:36 PM
Replies: 22 Views: 2,061
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11-26-2006 03:19 PM

Mucked Hands

Hi, I have a question. Is there some software out there that can tell another player the hand that you called them down with even if you muck your...

Started by SmileyLSU, 11-25-2006 02:31 PM
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11-25-2006 03:39 PM

For those without a spreadsheet program

http://docs.google.com No download required.

Started by spoonitnow, 11-25-2006 12:56 PM
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11-25-2006 12:56 PM

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