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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

Mixing it up: "pretending" to flop a set

The solid regulars in my game don't pay off my big hands nearly as often as I'd like them to and it's probably because they've noticed that I almost...

Started by mcatdog, 06-28-2006 05:43 PM
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07-06-2006 07:36 AM

Starting Level Casino Cash Games

I've got some free time coming up soon (that is no work for 6 months) so I thought I'd set up a bankroll of $2000 and go play some casino cash games...

Started by geeftr, 06-27-2006 07:16 AM
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07-06-2006 06:49 AM

The temptations of online poker

Alright, heres the deal. I am 18 and have been playing poker for about 2 years now, and have made many deposits online. Each time I deposit, I start...

Started by kmart2103, 06-30-2006 12:36 PM
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07-06-2006 04:31 AM

Full house (odds problem)

Something has me a bit puzzled: flopping EXACTLY a full house, a set to your hole pair and pairing the board 0.735% flopping EXACTLY a...

Started by Red_Diamond, 07-03-2006 10:56 AM
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07-06-2006 04:26 AM

C-Betting Profitability

I've been thinking about how profitable c-betting really is lately (when you miss the flop). I often used to find myself having to keep reloading...

Started by Toadstool, 07-04-2006 11:46 AM
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07-06-2006 03:32 AM

I need help deciding what is best game for me

I've been playing cards online for bout 8 to 9 months now and i have tried about every type of poker, and i've been tring limit, no-limit and pot...

Started by buddha, 07-05-2006 05:12 PM
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07-06-2006 03:17 AM

hey

hey this is my first post. I am somewhat new to poker maybe been playin like 6 months. Whenever i was looking for poker articles and advice online...

Started by BowlinPinTim, 07-05-2006 05:47 PM
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07-05-2006 10:48 PM

Cash Games - Talk to me

I'm a very reliable SnG and tournament player, but when it comes to ring games I'm an ATM machine. I understand that you need to tighten up your game...

Started by DentonSlick, 06-30-2006 10:08 AM
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07-05-2006 09:00 PM

Where can I find stats about other poker players online?

Is it possible to find stats for other players and myself online? I play at HoldemPoker and ParadisePoker. Any help?

Started by pokerroomace, 07-04-2006 03:51 PM
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07-05-2006 05:10 PM

General Impressions on 25NL and the Fish to Rock Ratio

Just wondering what you guys thought of this level. If bankroll wasn't an issue to consider (I have a money tree in the back yard...), would this be...

Started by Secular Monk, 07-05-2006 12:13 AM
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07-05-2006 03:05 PM

My Ring Results todate

I began playing seriously (everyday) in late october 05, mainly sngs and some mtts. After grinding 1800.00 from initial 150.00 deposit I went...

Started by thnwkd, 07-04-2006 09:41 PM
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07-05-2006 01:14 PM

Two ways to make money.....

So the first is you read everthing on this site and have the discipline to implement it. And the second........well....... ***** Hand History for...

Started by Kits, 07-05-2006 04:41 AM
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07-05-2006 08:23 AM

Online virgin! Help? (incl HH)

Hello, I've been lurking for the last 4 months or so :shifty: and just wanted to give a big thanks to all those who contribute (especially...

Started by Kits, 07-01-2006 03:16 AM
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07-04-2006 09:20 PM

Average Hourly Income?

Hi there, I am fairly new to money poker +-1 month, I often see players referring to their poker returns as B.B per 100 hands over say 10 000 hands....

Started by noble007, 07-04-2006 02:24 AM
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07-04-2006 02:08 PM

Rebuy strategy

I have some rebuy strategy questions: Tonight I played a live rebuy tournament. This is the structure: Starting stack is 700 chips and that costs...

Started by pokerroomace, 07-03-2006 08:54 PM
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07-04-2006 10:32 AM

Pough's Poker Blog

Hello everyone, I have been a lurker on this site for more than 6 months, and I have to say its been a wonderful resource and has helped my game...

Started by pough4life, 07-02-2006 10:01 PM
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07-04-2006 10:27 AM

Site with the most freeroles?

I know PokerStars have alot, but theres always over 5000 people in it o.o I usually play at Holdempoker.com Theres 3 a day I think. Which...

Started by CaseAce, 06-29-2006 11:26 PM
Replies: 24 Views: 3,271
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07-04-2006 10:27 AM

Ring games stats - what to improve?

After a long time with mostly SnGs I am playing ring games again. I would appreciate any feedback on my stats on where I should try to improve....

Started by Borax, 07-03-2006 09:47 AM
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07-04-2006 08:04 AM

Poker Sherlock...

Sorry, to post this here, but I couldn't find a software forum. Anyways... Does anybody use Poker Sherlock? I read you don't need to data mine...

Started by Coolidge, 07-03-2006 11:46 PM
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07-04-2006 03:52 AM

What to do on a mixed table of TAGs and LAGs

OK ... here's my dilemma ... more and more the tables at Hollywood Poker have tightened up in the past couple of months (25NL). Now what I find are...

Started by KingLizard, 07-01-2006 08:14 PM
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07-04-2006 01:49 AM

big stack poker

I'm not sure, but how do you beat a guy like this. He's a large stack and he's just reraising the hell out of everything. He even looks evil. I...

Started by jyms, 07-03-2006 02:20 AM
Replies: 6 Views: 985
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07-03-2006 06:12 PM

Did I play this right?

Too aggressive? Hand #32810843-15601 at Circleville (No Limit Hold'em) Powered by UltimateBet Started at 02/Jul/06 19:35:33 bruce1959 is at...

Started by andy609, 07-02-2006 07:50 PM
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07-03-2006 04:35 PM

KQ, AJ, and TT are big losers for me (full ring 25 NL)

According to PT those hands are big losers for me, however I only have like 6,000 hands. If these stats are true my resolve is this. - fold KQ and...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 06-30-2006 04:10 PM
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07-02-2006 10:39 PM

Limp with a suited Axe??

So A5s, A8s I've heard that limping with drawing hands pf can be profitable- Am I giving away too much limping wit. drawing hands and low pp?...

Started by bigslikk, 06-30-2006 10:43 PM
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07-02-2006 07:49 PM

Question- 4 of a kind on the board... is it a split?

I thought it was, but a friend of mine suggests that it's not a split. He posed this question to me: "If you have pocket jacks, and someone's...

Started by Atlplayer85, 06-30-2006 04:12 AM
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07-02-2006 06:33 PM

10k checkup 50NL, moving to 100NL

I've been bonuswhoring the last year or so playing very tight and just setfarming pretty much. I didn't bother using PT much when jumping from site...

Started by evovolvo, 06-28-2006 02:37 PM
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07-01-2006 05:50 PM

AA, KK, Big winner multi-way or heads up???

I've heard from a previous post before that AA works best in a multi-way pot. My question is that for those of you who have poker tracker, has your...

Started by Off5th, 07-01-2006 04:32 AM
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07-01-2006 05:18 PM

Pushing all-in against flush chasers?

This hand just came up against a 42/1.9. I meant to bet $0.50 but mistyped (and was terrified of the straight after his call). PokerStars...

Started by dzeanah, 06-28-2006 10:38 PM
Replies: 10 Views: 1,360
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07-01-2006 12:35 AM

Comparing odds.

I was reading this article - http://www.thepokerforum.com/pokermath2.htm "So that makes the ratio of cards you don't need to need 35 to 12 or...

Started by CaseAce, 06-27-2006 09:24 PM
Replies: 34 Views: 2,736
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06-30-2006 09:20 PM

Open Folding

Good day, In the last few days I have encountered at least 3 players that oppted to FOLD rather than CHECK when it was their turn. One guy...

Started by Monty9, 06-01-2006 02:03 PM
Replies: 22 Views: 2,399
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06-30-2006 06:28 PM

How to win at B2B 6max? (Some whining...)

Hi. I've been playing poker for around 1½ years now with some success, I've made a profit of around $4,000. During this time I've mostly played at...

Started by Caesar, 06-30-2006 04:00 PM
Replies: 1 Views: 1,018
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06-30-2006 04:10 PM

Let's Play a Game

Imagine that you are an entrepreneur, and you have visions of starting your very own B&M Poker room for locals to play at. You buy the tables, the...

Started by jockramsey, 06-30-2006 02:51 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,108
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06-30-2006 03:34 PM

am i correct in my thinking....???

i have been playing sh25nl and have been trying to adopt an ultra aggressive approach...raising a-j+, any pp, and sometimes k-js or q-js from most...

Started by dwags222, 06-28-2006 11:42 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 1,155
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06-30-2006 02:14 AM

Question about a "TIPS FROM THE PROS"

How would you determine the 'Game' and 'Profit/Loss' according to this article? http://www.fulltiltpoker.com/proLessons.php?lesson=66 $5 buy-in...

Started by vILLian, 06-27-2006 09:39 PM
Replies: 2 Views: 1,080
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06-29-2006 09:19 PM

Short-handed NL holdem?

I like to play tournments and SnGs alot. The problem with that is that after awhile the statisticals change when there aren't as many around the...

Started by Mike, 06-27-2006 06:14 AM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,051
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06-29-2006 09:04 PM

when should i be aggressive?

Hi, this is my first post. I have a kamakazi playing style so I feel that I need to control my hyper aggression. what exactly does it mean to be...

Started by 8thlegend, 06-29-2006 05:18 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,245
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06-29-2006 08:54 PM

do you fold here???

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em Tourney, Big Blind is t200 (9 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) MP1...

Started by buddha, 06-29-2006 12:10 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,745
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06-29-2006 07:36 PM

Showing bluffs?

When do y'all show hands? I was just at a microlimits table and raises were scaring everyone off. About 6 hands in I played this one: ...

Started by dzeanah, 06-29-2006 05:02 PM
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06-29-2006 05:38 PM

UTG play

First of all, this is my first post on FTR but I've been coming here very frequently since I found the site a couple of months ago. I just want to...

Started by 2_Thumbs_Up, 06-18-2006 02:16 PM
Replies: 44 Views: 2,576
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06-29-2006 01:54 PM

TPGK, flushy board

Villain is 46/12/3.5 Blockbet the river? Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (10 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com...

Started by Warpe, 06-28-2006 12:33 PM
Replies: 1 Views: 1,322
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06-29-2006 12:37 PM

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