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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

October 6th-20th FTR Session Review Pairings

If there are any questions, see this thread: http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/forum/poker-42620.htm Alright guys, sorry about the delay but...

Started by andy-akb, 10-06-2006 07:50 PM
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10-07-2006 11:51 AM

should I be able to lay this down?

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver Cards) UTG ($9.16) MP...

Started by BowlinPinTim, 10-03-2006 10:39 PM
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10-07-2006 05:44 AM

Dealing with Preflop Minraises

How do you handles these? Situation: Your in late Pos. you get a minraiser then 1+ callers? You have: 1. SC ie 87s 2. Med PP ie 77 What...

Started by Jager, 10-05-2006 11:37 PM
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10-06-2006 07:55 PM

aggresive or tight play in tornaments

i am only a novice poker player who trying to learn a bit more about what is the right stategy,(aggresive or tight play). now i know the first thing...

Started by stephen, 10-04-2006 09:37 PM
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10-06-2006 04:40 PM

Gus Hansen's theory of NL Holdem

Gus Hansen " Part of my strategy is that my opponents know i will always call " anyone have any views on this theory?

Started by dioufy77, 09-20-2006 08:04 PM
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10-06-2006 03:44 PM

AA v KK

In the last 15,000 hands I have had My KK run into AA 9 times. I have been dealt KK 85 times that is more than 10% of the time. Can someone give me...

Started by Jager, 10-05-2006 12:30 AM
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10-06-2006 03:19 AM

Small ball

Where can I read more about small ball? I've been playing a lot of small ball in the past few days and it's been working great. I've played very...

Started by pokerroomace, 10-04-2006 04:26 PM
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10-05-2006 07:14 PM

Hilarious Irony v. Donks

I dunno I've followed this idea for a while, I'm pretty sure it works well. Idk open to discussion. Okay- on low limit NL holdem- there are two...

Started by bigslikk, 10-05-2006 12:38 AM
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10-05-2006 05:56 PM

Playing in reraised pots

Let me start with example from my own play (recollecting from memory): NL25 6max Villain (UTG) 35$ shortie (MP) 2$ CO HERO (BN) 20$ SB...

Started by Sheetah, 10-05-2006 04:15 AM
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10-05-2006 05:48 AM

What makes a good cash game player?

Hey. I was just wondering what makes for a good cash game player at stakes 100NL and up compared to lower limits.

Started by DubRod, 09-01-2006 03:39 AM
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10-05-2006 02:34 AM

pocket 9s

Is pocket 9s a hand that plays better multiway or heads up? i have my own opinions on the matter but want to see what oyher people think!

Started by dioufy77, 10-04-2006 03:23 PM
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10-05-2006 12:57 AM

Looking for a NL coach...

I'm currently playing 50NL with... just over 30 buyins.. I would like to convert and play 50NL full time as my poker game of choice.. I'm looking...

Started by Hartlin, 10-04-2006 02:56 PM
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10-05-2006 12:01 AM

Changing screenresulotion? Help!

Hi! I'm playing poker at a laptop right now and I'm having troubles with multitabling because of my poor resulotion. I'm playing 3 tables at the...

Started by Pommac, 10-04-2006 04:05 PM
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10-04-2006 07:49 PM

Tough Time Moving Up

Hi everyone. I've just moved up to nl400 on P a r ty. I've found the game to be way harder than nl200. One hand in particular from my 1st...

Started by Genitruc, 10-04-2006 02:05 AM
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10-04-2006 02:58 PM

flush vs straight

With an open ended straight draw I have 8 possible outs (4 outs if not open ended) to make the hand but with a 4 flush I have 9 possible outs to...

Started by DRL453, 09-30-2006 04:01 PM
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10-04-2006 01:36 PM

Anyone here play at .02 / .05 at Poker Stars

I'd like to know, if you do, and what your name is. That way, If I ever find you at a table, maybe we can bounce ideas off of eachother...

Started by Ragnar4, 10-04-2006 11:55 AM
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10-04-2006 11:55 AM

Very loose passive table

Sometimes I get a feeling that the table is very rough to understand and I play really poorly. For instance, yetstarday I played at a 10-table where...

Started by Mike, 10-04-2006 08:38 AM
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10-04-2006 11:24 AM

quick hand question

OK, I am relatively new to poker and I had a question about a hand I played earlier. I do not have the hand history so this is off of memory. 50...

Started by thizzSantaCruz, 10-01-2006 10:22 PM
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10-03-2006 03:11 AM

line check here w/ river check-raise

no real reads but i had a strong feeling he was holding the 7 here, looking back i dont know why i felt that way, after all the only information i...

Started by BowlinPinTim, 10-02-2006 08:51 PM
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10-02-2006 08:51 PM

flush draws

2 topics both after the flop, both everyone is full stacks: 1) you have an A high flush draw 2 players behind you go all in on the flop. do you...

Started by Beck, 10-01-2006 11:58 PM
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10-02-2006 10:36 AM

I'm new, quick question.

Hi, I would like to introduce myself to the boards. I'm thizz and I have browsed around here for a while and I finally decided to join. I have...

Started by thizzSantaCruz, 10-01-2006 05:35 PM
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10-01-2006 05:48 PM

best stats for poker tracker???

i'm sorry if there's been a post about this already, but can anyone tell me what are the 'ideal' stats for poker tracker (which i've just bought)....

Started by CaptainMac, 05-29-2006 07:38 PM
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10-01-2006 05:17 PM

how many hands needed for good reads (PokerTracker)?

I read a post where someone implied that he although he had 800 hands on someone he did not have much of a read. I was confused by this. How many...

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 09-29-2006 05:31 PM
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10-01-2006 12:56 PM

Flush draw. How to play?

Player A has £40. Player B has £40. The pot contains £40 and Player's A and B are the only two players in the hand. Player A has Ah2h. The flop...

Started by pokerroomace, 09-18-2006 02:11 PM
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10-01-2006 08:01 AM

Full Tilt Hand Conversion

Hey can anyone point me in the right direction to convert hand histories from Full Tilt as I have just started playing there. Cheers :)

Started by runningaces, 10-01-2006 05:49 AM
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10-01-2006 05:49 AM

Monster tables ???

Is it worth it to play it at the $100. When these tables came out I was with the crowd that left Party or played <$100 and when I've taken my shots...

Started by NLHE lahooozaher, 09-29-2006 06:29 PM
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09-30-2006 10:36 PM

Doyle Brunson NLH Theory

Doyle Brunson said in his book. " a tight image and tight play equals poor play" Anyone have any views on that?

Started by dioufy77, 09-30-2006 07:58 AM
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09-30-2006 10:26 PM

Final 3, home game Tournament situation

BB has 3,000 Hero is SB with 8,000 Button has 6,000 Blinds are 150/300 BB is tight preflop / slowplays almost everything postflop and slowplays...

Started by BankItDrew, 09-29-2006 01:10 PM
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09-30-2006 10:24 PM

thinking about giving pot limit a try but i have a couple ?s

First how big does my BR need to be in relation the the blinds? Second question is there a good population of fish like at limit and no limit. Last...

Started by littleogre, 09-30-2006 07:18 PM
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09-30-2006 10:01 PM

poker room viruses

i've been told by my computer ie that poker rooms are full of viruses, is this true?

Started by papabigbare, 09-20-2006 07:03 PM
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09-30-2006 05:22 PM

How do you extract money from rocks?

At 25NL on Pokerstars I quite frequently see 6-7 ppl at the table with a pfr < 5 and a v$ip < 12. Any suggestions on how you make money off people...

Started by Margin Of Error, 09-28-2006 12:02 PM
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09-30-2006 01:08 PM

Which pays better, Party Poker fish or Pokerroom w/ bonuses?

I play on Pokerroom skins and collect bonuses at the $100-200 NL. I know a lot of people still play at Party Poker even tho there bonuses are few...

Started by gametight, 09-29-2006 04:42 AM
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09-30-2006 09:20 AM

c bet called. Turn??

i get in this situation all the time where my c bet gets called and im out of position on the turn. do i bet more or check/fold if the turn is a...

Started by BowlinPinTim, 09-29-2006 09:03 PM
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09-29-2006 10:23 PM

Please post some examples of...

when you have TPTK or TPGK and you get raised/check raised on the flop and how you play it. And discuss why you played it that way.

Started by Jay67s, 09-29-2006 10:08 AM
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09-29-2006 03:30 PM

7 100 NL hands.

Hand 1) Opponent Unknown, seems loose Party Poker No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.50/$1 10 players Converter Stack sizes:

Started by TerryToma, 09-28-2006 12:28 AM
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09-29-2006 03:16 PM

Party betting program?

Hi people! i remember reading on here a while back about a program that someone wrote where you could make bets on party with your mouse wheel! ...

Started by SugarShay, 09-29-2006 12:51 PM
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09-29-2006 01:41 PM

Uncover Poker

I found this topic on this site, but cant seem to find the free videos at the site, can anyone please copy the direct link to the free videos? ...

Started by soft, 09-29-2006 07:21 AM
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09-29-2006 07:21 AM

Please this is why I hate J10 suited 98 suited.

Full Tilt Poker Game #1040889808: Table Stewart (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 18:58:26 ET - 2006/09/26 Seat 1: holdemace ($14.50) Seat...

Started by ripjohngotti, 09-26-2006 07:02 PM
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09-29-2006 05:39 AM

PP situation..

I am having trouble getting "paid" in this situation. I am in late position it is folded or limped to me with 55.. I raise standard 4x +1BB.. I...

Started by Jager, 09-29-2006 03:42 AM
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09-29-2006 04:11 AM

How much better Is PAHUD than Gametime+?

Too bad PAHUD doesn't work with Paradise.... any alternatives that are better than gametime+ for paradise poker? I do like gametime+ but you people...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 09-21-2006 08:27 PM
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09-29-2006 03:30 AM

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