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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

4NL - KQo in SB against 2 limpers

CO is 37/15 over 200 hands, folds to flop bet 60%. Button is unknown. Cake Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.04 BB (9 handed) - Cake-Poker Converter...

Started by maverick007, 07-31-2012 02:25 AM
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08-06-2012 09:36 AM

Question Nut Flush Draw OTF - Line Check

I've had a couplefew spots like this recently, and they always feel spewy at the time when they don't pay off. Thoughts/Comments? $0.05/$0.10 No...

Started by DoubleJ, 08-06-2012 07:27 AM
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08-06-2012 08:40 AM

AKo in the SB ( Not a good flop )

This guy was impossible to get a read on. I only saw him play a few hands, in these hands he won massive pots of the same guy who was ridiculously...

Started by Cobra_1878, 08-05-2012 03:42 PM
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08-06-2012 06:33 AM

A9o against very LAG (OOP)

OK Villain was very LAG, played a lot of hands, especially from LP. If folded to him on the button, tried to steal blinds 100% of time with 4xBB...

Started by Cobra_1878, 08-04-2012 06:47 PM
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08-05-2012 06:59 PM

All you racist mofos

I'll admit it...I've formed a few stereotypes about certain ethnicities concerning their style of play at the table. I think they hold up about 75%...

Started by WhatsaDonk, 08-01-2012 11:09 AM
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08-05-2012 12:23 PM

8Ts in the BB

Again, very early on in the session. I normally wouldn't play this kind of hand but like to start loose to gauge how other people play. PokerStars...

Started by Cobra_1878, 08-01-2012 02:37 PM
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08-04-2012 08:11 PM

How to play JJ

Before you carry on reading I realize this is a very vague question. I would just like to know how people play JJ from EP, MP and LP. Is it...

Started by Cobra_1878, 08-01-2012 05:37 AM
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08-03-2012 06:57 PM

77 in BB

This was a FR table btw, was just a little shorthanded at the time. Villain is 17/9 over 58 hands. Poker Stars, $0.01/$0.02 No Limit Hold'em...

Started by mondayscool, 07-29-2012 09:07 PM
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08-03-2012 04:17 PM

4NL - 55 UTG+1 Flatting PF Raise

The villain is unknown. 22/11 over 36 hands. Cake Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.04 BB (9 handed) - Cake-Poker Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com...

Started by maverick007, 07-31-2012 02:21 AM
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08-03-2012 04:58 AM

AKo on the Button ( Very LAG )

OK, this was really early on, before I had played 20 hands. I had been raising a lot though, playing very LAG. Up until now, the BB had played fairly...

Started by Cobra_1878, 08-01-2012 06:51 PM
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08-03-2012 01:51 AM

[2NL] JJ UTG+2

Villain is 36/27 23% 3bet over 84 hands Poker Stars, $0.01/$0.02 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 9 Players CO: $3.75 (187.5 bb) BTN: $2 (100 bb) SB:...

Started by mondayscool, 08-01-2012 09:46 PM
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08-03-2012 01:35 AM

10nl FR - Turned straight facing river donk

Easy fold on the river? I only bet half pot on the turn as I figured there is a likely flush draw out there on the flop, but that seems just...

Started by The Bean Counter, 07-23-2012 04:20 PM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,234
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08-03-2012 12:42 AM

AQo in the BB

Hand was played around 40 hands into the session. I was still playing very LAG, VPIP was around 60% and PFR around 50% of the time. Opponents were...

Started by Cobra_1878, 08-01-2012 06:54 PM
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08-03-2012 12:32 AM

standard chuck em away?

but is 38/18 small sample folds to 3b 1/3. no real reads apart from he called a steal in bb w A2o seemed pretty wank. im playing 19/17 6 on this...

Started by kickass, 08-01-2012 05:03 PM
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08-02-2012 07:27 AM

Monthly Conceptualization: Slightly Ahead/Slightly Behind Spots

Intro: Why You're Reading This Post A spot where regulars (including myself) get confused very very frequently are spots where there are a ton of...

Started by surviva316, 07-29-2012 03:56 PM
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08-02-2012 12:03 AM

KK UTG ( OOP with an A on the Flop )

OK, I had been dealt a fair few good hands, had about an 85% win ratio on my showdown hands so opponents were very weary about playing me. ...

Started by Cobra_1878, 08-01-2012 06:58 PM
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08-01-2012 06:58 PM

AJo on the Button

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (6 handed) - PokerStars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com BB ($2.51) UTG ($3.88) MP ($2.33) CO...

Started by Cobra_1878, 08-01-2012 02:27 PM
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08-01-2012 06:07 PM

88 on the Button

Early on again, under 20 hands played. Short handed and dealt a PP. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (4 handed) - PokerStars Converter Tool...

Started by Cobra_1878, 08-01-2012 02:42 PM
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08-01-2012 04:27 PM

Poker Software

Is it necessary to use poker software? It seems a bit expensive and I also feel it may lower my level at live play if I become too reliant on it?

Started by Cobra_1878, 07-31-2012 07:57 PM
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08-01-2012 04:21 PM

Question Anyone Still Doin' Munthly Graffs?

just in case anyone's the least bit innarested: results for June + July ($51:$113 split, all 5NL) Around the 6k mark started doing some...

Started by DoubleJ, 07-31-2012 06:53 PM
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08-01-2012 03:57 PM

4NL - QQ UTG against two callers

Villain is 12/10 over 250 hands. Folds to flop bet 50% Cake Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.04 BB (9 handed) - Cake-Poker Converter Tool from...

Started by maverick007, 07-31-2012 02:39 AM
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08-01-2012 02:09 PM

4NL - JJ in SB against Button open-raise

Villain is 33/23 over 285 hands. Folds to flop bet - 53% Folds to flop raise 85% Cake Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.04 BB (9 handed) - Cake-Poker...

Started by maverick007, 07-31-2012 02:32 AM
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08-01-2012 01:16 PM

little tilt post

i just thought i would post in case anyone's interested. to me, tilt is a simple little equation that goes like this: tilt = ( perceived...

Started by Zorkion, 08-01-2012 04:28 AM
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08-01-2012 04:28 AM

Flopped 2 pair, board gone to shit.

Button (€89.42) SB (€110.95) Hero (BB) (€100) UTG (€163.24) MP (€85.47) Preflop: Hero is BB with A, J 2 folds, Button bets €2, SB calls...

Started by BorisTheSpider, 07-30-2012 03:00 PM
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07-31-2012 11:13 PM

River Decision

Playing 10nl because lol wrote off my car and needed a new one. Need to rebuild the Br.... Thoughts on turn bet (sizing?) and then river. ...

Started by Miffed22001, 07-29-2012 04:18 PM
Replies: 13 Views: 1,292
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07-31-2012 06:48 PM

Where do you play if poker is illegal in your state?

The closest place to me is Harrah's cherokee casino here in NC, but it's still about 3 hours and $50 for a tank of gas, so you already start in a big...

Started by WhatsaDonk, 07-23-2012 02:30 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,278
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07-31-2012 12:15 PM

4NL - QQ overpair OOP

Button is 37/15 over 200 hands, folds to flop bet 60%. Cake Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.04 BB (7 handed) - Cake-Poker Converter Tool from...

Started by maverick007, 07-31-2012 02:36 AM
Replies: 4 Views: 475
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07-31-2012 08:21 AM

Loose Tables

Played at a local game, and got my ass handed to me. I've identified a lot of the mistakes I've made. Betting into someone out of position, lack of...

Started by WhatsaDonk, 07-29-2012 11:31 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 639
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07-30-2012 08:46 PM

Poker Systems & Poker Player Qualities/Strengths

Looking for some advice, and sorry about the length to begin with. I've broken this post into three sections: my background, the qualities of a...

Started by WhatsaDonk, 07-10-2012 11:04 AM
Replies: 31 Views: 2,713
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07-30-2012 06:45 PM

American

poker room recommended? and anyone know of any visa cards that'll work pm me about that one ;) I'm trying to get around 700-1.1k online. Any ideas?...

Started by JustinSKS, 07-30-2012 12:25 AM
Replies: 2 Views: 465
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07-30-2012 06:40 PM

Flopped a baby flush

Villain is 15/10 0 3bet, 6.0 agg factor over 40 hands Poker Stars, $0.01/$0.02 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 8 Players CO: $4.39 (219.5 bb) Hero...

Started by mondayscool, 07-23-2012 05:18 PM
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07-29-2012 02:57 PM

Poker Version of Rock, Paper, Scissors

Saw this on High Stakes Poker There are three hands: 2d2h, JsTs, and AhKc I'll pick a hand. Which do you chose for higher equity? Assuming...

Started by Sasquach991, 07-26-2012 07:08 PM
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07-29-2012 04:23 AM

What I learned from you insulting me

So it’s very unlikely you going to get deep analytical poker sh!t from me. Part the reason is I’m just not that deep. The other is I’m not that good....

Started by sarbox68, 06-04-2009 01:24 AM
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07-29-2012 04:09 AM

33 vs unknown bvb at 25nl

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (8 handed) - PokerStars Hand Converter from HandHistoryConverter.com Button ($41.79) Hero (SB) ($43.71) BB...

Started by OngBonga, 07-24-2012 12:56 PM
Replies: 24 Views: 1,596
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07-29-2012 03:39 AM

PokerTracker/HEM for cheap?

Hey guys, I've been playing poker for like 4-5 months now, really enjoying the micros and starting to slowly become a winning player. I used the...

Started by JonBonJovi, 07-25-2012 11:39 PM
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07-26-2012 05:58 AM

Help Me Understand

Could someone please explain this to me. I am just curious. I play $4NL on Merge blinds of .02/.04. It is folded to me and i decide to raise...

Started by FlushDraww, 07-25-2012 06:32 PM
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07-26-2012 03:10 AM

Thumbs up Poker Report Card

If you guys had to grade yourselves on 10 criteria based on your table play, what would those criteria be? I'm talking about things like: A)...

Started by WhatsaDonk, 07-20-2012 07:14 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,162
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07-24-2012 11:53 AM

4NL - J7s on BB

Cake Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.04 BB (8 handed) - Cake-Poker Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com saw flop Button ($3.66) SB ($1.66) Hero...

Started by maverick007, 07-10-2012 08:29 AM
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07-23-2012 03:55 PM

kickass is a loser...

... but all that could change if he just played werewolf. You, yeah you, reading this right now, you're a loser too! Change that now by signing...

Started by rong, 07-21-2012 05:20 AM
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07-21-2012 01:12 PM

New Game Starting Soon

^^^As relevant now as it was then. Sign up here:http://www.flopturnriver.com/pokerforum/werewolf-village/church-st-werewolf-sign-up-191110.html

Started by Shotglass, 07-20-2012 12:28 AM
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07-21-2012 10:00 AM

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