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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

Just need to get this out

Ok here is the deal there are 7 small stack half way in a mtt one guy has 50k and im a small stack at 6k . The 50 k stack who im gonna call the idiot...

Started by coolhandluke, 09-28-2006 10:41 AM
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09-28-2006 10:29 PM

Who is this geezer ?

Excuse my ignorance as i don't follow poker on TV, but as i have read quite a number of Bode-ist's posts (his avatar) it's been bugging me who he...

Started by Dice Man, 09-28-2006 08:28 PM
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09-28-2006 09:55 PM

Yuck.

This just happened and rather than posting the hand I'd like to see what the general consensus is. You hold KK in late position. Uber-passive...

Started by Genitruc, 09-28-2006 09:01 PM
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09-28-2006 09:48 PM

Poll Poll: September Goals Thread

Well, Ive seen a thread similar to this over at 2+2 and think its something we should start trying out here. By coming up with goals and having...

Started by andy-akb, 08-31-2006 10:52 PM
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09-28-2006 08:18 PM

Question about moving to 50NL (Full vs. Short)

I'll be moving up to 50NL shortly, and I'd like to know if the short-handed games are way better than full games since I hear so many people whine...

Started by martindcx1e, 09-28-2006 03:39 AM
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09-28-2006 06:51 PM

FTR Session Review - 09/23

Alright guys, here is the list of people I have from last time: VegasCoop – 50nl - FR Zook – 100nl - FR Renton – 200nl - SH HalvSame - 200nl -...

Started by andy-akb, 09-21-2006 11:31 PM
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09-28-2006 10:36 AM

Facing two opponents...folding the best hand

How often do you fold the best hand when facing two opponents post flop. Say youve got JJ you raised preflop 2 callers. flop is 10 7 2. ...

Started by ripjohngotti, 09-27-2006 02:05 AM
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09-28-2006 07:59 AM

ok fold?

micro limits, villain is 14%vpip and 3%pfr but when he plays a hand, he bets it aggressive postflop. 2 people (including me) limp to the villain,...

Started by Wyvver, 09-27-2006 05:31 PM
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09-28-2006 04:08 AM

pocket pair problems!

Alright, I found a big leak in my game, and I think I'm playing my pocket pairs all messed up. My trouble is, I have a problem letting them go. I...

Started by storm75m, 03-21-2005 05:07 PM
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09-28-2006 01:15 AM

Please tell me some strageties u like to do when running bad

This is when your tag and not hitting flops. Whenever you play your jj or qq a King or Ace always seem to hit. Players are always caling ur...

Started by ripjohngotti, 09-27-2006 10:27 PM
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09-27-2006 10:44 PM

Odds Calculator

I just watched a Poker SnG video ,where the "commentator" was using some pot odds calculator that he 'attached' into the interface or something. My...

Started by PhilPaine, 09-26-2006 06:04 PM
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09-27-2006 09:03 PM

Advice on PA HUD display...

I want to know how you guys set up your PA display and what stats you think are most important. I know there was a good post on this recently but I...

Started by gametight, 09-27-2006 07:33 PM
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09-27-2006 08:16 PM

first move up, a big deal for me

Thanks to everyone's help here I've been running at 12ptbb/100 over my first 9k hands at NL10 at Pacific and now through winnings and a bonus have my...

Started by gnads, 09-24-2006 11:18 AM
Replies: 18 Views: 1,702
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09-27-2006 06:35 PM

Fnord

I wanted to discuss an approach of playing three different types of games to go with the varience of ring. Even taking this approach in basic MTT....

Started by ripjohngotti, 09-27-2006 02:46 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,257
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09-27-2006 04:49 PM

Do you have a set stragety for MTT

When you enter one? Just some basic variables that we dont need discuss. Any real type of "oh im gonna do this" or "that"

Started by ripjohngotti, 09-27-2006 01:55 PM
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09-27-2006 04:21 PM

The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing

If your in this forum, your admitting you need help (Or admitting you like to give help). I won't deny it, I need help with poker all the time. I...

Started by Reidak, 09-25-2006 11:49 PM
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09-27-2006 04:18 PM

Interesting factoid - Ace on the flop

Was poking around Doyle's Super System 2, and found this little tidbit (subject is playing AA): If there is an Ace on the flop, there will always...

Started by cobere, 09-25-2006 12:01 AM
Replies: 10 Views: 1,206
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09-27-2006 03:48 PM

How do I play this hand ... ?

I have 88. The flop comes: Q88. I have one opponent in front of me. I have strong signs that he has Q?. If the pot is X, how much should I bet...

Started by Mike, 09-27-2006 03:03 PM
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09-27-2006 03:28 PM

If you could label three types of poker.

What would they be. Tight? Aggresive? Super Aggressive? I want to try to make my game into 3 things. 1.playing just premiums

Started by ripjohngotti, 09-27-2006 02:29 PM
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09-27-2006 02:34 PM

An off topic question about click speed while playing.

Does this in anyway alter what your opponent thinks you have? Examples.. If you bet fast on the scare card. If you click real fast when u...

Started by ripjohngotti, 09-26-2006 05:21 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,123
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09-27-2006 12:20 PM

How do you like to play trips against a known aggressor?

Bet or Check raise flop? What on turn?

Started by ripjohngotti, 09-27-2006 03:56 AM
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09-27-2006 09:12 AM

Thoughts on Check-Bombing Turns with Overpairs

I've been thinking some about the popular c/r turn line with overpairs lately. I think it's most common use is after being raised on the flop. My...

Started by martindcx1e, 09-18-2006 05:04 PM
Replies: 28 Views: 1,891
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09-27-2006 02:30 AM

Aq from SB from a known button raiser

Full Tilt Poker Game #1040495822: Table Stewart (6 max) - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 16:50:04 ET - 2006/09/26 Seat 1: pushthings4ward ($31.10)...

Started by ripjohngotti, 09-26-2006 05:14 PM
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09-27-2006 02:15 AM

FlopTurnRiver Hand History Converter Won't Work

Hey, I read T&Bs post below. I also can not get the FTR HH converter to work. Can an admin or someone look into this please? Someone leave...

Started by duck_butter, 09-20-2006 01:33 AM
Replies: 5 Views: 998
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09-27-2006 01:14 AM

Using poker tracker. pahid stats for reads

Ive had poker tracker since january, but for the most part ive used to analyze my own play and fix holes in my game. For making reads i go mostly on...

Started by The Izebox, 09-23-2006 03:29 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 3,319
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09-27-2006 12:59 AM

Opponents standard pre-flop raise is different size?

Does the size of an unknown opponents's pre-flop raise affect the way you play against them? I don't mean if it changes, but the standard raise? ...

Started by swiggidy, 09-25-2006 10:35 PM
Replies: 22 Views: 1,357
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09-26-2006 09:57 PM

Odds kill

Well i get delt pocket q some guy goes all in, does he have pocket ks or maybe even aces no i dont think so he sucks so i call his all in with my own...

Started by coolhandluke, 09-23-2006 02:07 PM
Replies: 18 Views: 1,605
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09-26-2006 07:04 PM

144K hands at 100NL w/graph. wachu guys think...

How does this look? I would appreciate any comments/critiques that will help improve my game. Im planning on moving up to 200NL very soon and I...

Started by gametight, 09-24-2006 05:17 PM
Replies: 16 Views: 2,714
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09-26-2006 05:35 PM

Defending against floats (defending your flop/turn checks)

You're in EP with something like AK or AQ; raising preflop nets you a single non-donk, solid caller who you know can and will use position to pick up...

Started by Blinky, 09-26-2006 04:23 PM
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09-26-2006 04:39 PM

Smallball - firing first from the blinds

You're in the BB with two cards, LP limps, rest fold. How often do you raise preflop in this spot/how often do check, fire at a blank flop as a pure...

Started by Warpe, 09-26-2006 02:49 PM
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09-26-2006 03:26 PM

Playing AK overcards

Have about 12K hands in, mostly .50/1 or 1/2 limit, so still pretty green... Struggling with AK (s or o) post-flop when nothing pairs on the flop....

Started by sarbox68, 09-26-2006 12:48 PM
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09-26-2006 01:33 PM

Add in raise Axs?

Hi, I have been thinking about raising all Axs preflop to my game. Thoughts? What are the stats on flopping a flush? 4% ? Also 2 pr, trips,...

Started by TerryToma, 09-23-2006 06:50 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,798
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09-26-2006 01:15 PM

3rd position 8 table, AJ suited

Seat 1: robbo78 x ($1,860 in chips) Seat 2: RIPJohnGotti ($2,555 in chips) Seat 3: Vale Rossi ($1,255 in chips) Seat 4: rUsus ($1,800 in chips)...

Started by ripjohngotti, 09-25-2006 10:52 AM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,161
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09-26-2006 12:11 PM

Poll Poll: Taxes

I got me a real job, and I make a little extra spending cash playing poker. Who here thinks I should report these earnings to the MAN? NOTE: I am...

Started by Beck, 09-05-2006 08:17 PM
Replies: 43 Views: 2,913
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09-26-2006 08:19 AM

how do I get a graph on $ per 1000's of hands playd?

I have PT but I cant find out how to graph my stats in this way. All I can graph is money won at each level. Help he out. Thanx.

Started by gametight, 09-24-2006 07:48 AM
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09-26-2006 01:37 AM

Terry's 15k 100NL checkup

OK. Finished my first 15k hands at 100NL. Wondering if I should keep going at 100NL or move up to 200NL? Bankroll $8k. All comments...

Started by TerryToma, 09-25-2006 01:05 AM
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09-25-2006 09:52 PM

Does anyone here play Party 400NL full ring?

Right now I'm playing Party 200NL full ring, and doing alright over a relatively small sample (2,000 hands). I have a slightly winning sample of...

Started by nogenius, 09-23-2006 05:50 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,250
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09-25-2006 09:48 PM

Check Raising..

How often do you Check Raise? With what hands? How often do you fold to a check raise? It seems everytime I bet in position I get Check Raised....

Started by Jager, 09-23-2006 04:26 AM
Replies: 17 Views: 1,675
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09-25-2006 07:35 PM

Noob question regarding duration of a typical Poker session

It might sounds like a weird question and I kind of assume what the correct answer is but I was wondering what others usually do. When I sit down...

Started by silu73, 09-24-2006 07:35 PM
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09-25-2006 02:56 PM

How to squeeze money out of rocks? Alternative plays?

I currently play my cash games on Titan usually at times when the total number of players is approx 2,000. Even at the $20NL FR most of the regulars...

Started by silu73, 09-25-2006 01:13 AM
Replies: 4 Views: 954
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09-25-2006 09:37 AM

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