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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

Top x% of hands

This is sort of a random question... Where can I find what hands are in the top 5%, 10%, 20% (etc) of all poker hands? For example, if my...

Started by fjuanl, 05-23-2006 08:30 PM
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05-25-2006 12:16 PM

How many hands to really see the picture?

Just wondering as I move towards my first 1000 hands how many thousands I should play before I really have a good idea of my progress. I see people...

Started by ponyboy, 05-24-2006 09:34 AM
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05-25-2006 05:48 AM

Getting Value for your Winning Hands

Ok, So I wait patiently to get that premium Hand. Let's say AQ. I hit the flop and find myself worried about some dope with A7 catching his seven...

Started by John Galt 15, 05-22-2006 10:09 PM
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05-25-2006 01:26 AM

Top set on suited flop vs mutliple opponents?

Someone raises 3x preflop and 2 players and yourself call the bet (making it 4 handed) The flop comes and you flop top set but the flop is...

Started by Werddown, 05-24-2006 05:18 AM
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05-25-2006 01:12 AM

Playing at loose tables.

So I've been at poker for a few weeks now, learned alot, and I decided to incorporate table selection strategy into my game. So after reading the...

Started by RevolverX, 05-23-2006 03:27 PM
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05-25-2006 12:04 AM

Help me with statistics

Is there anyway from these numbers to figure out what dollar amount sit n go's I was playing to get these stats? I searched on sharkscope on my...

Started by Bluffalufagus, 05-24-2006 11:43 PM
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05-24-2006 11:43 PM

UB and PP

i use to play on UB and can win consistently on the 5s and 10s SNG... lately... because of some bonus money... i started to play on PP... but cant...

Started by cocolaja, 05-24-2006 10:27 AM
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05-24-2006 06:13 PM

Recommended BR for 25 NL?

This appiles to poker stars. I've moved up to 10 NL 10max, it's exactly the same as 5 NL, except my winnings and swings are twice as much now, but...

Started by RevolverX, 05-21-2006 06:03 PM
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05-24-2006 03:53 PM

How to play a short table?

I've been playing $5.50 1-table SnGs on Stars, and out of 36 so far my finishes look like:6 times 3 times 4 times 5 times 7 timesWhat I'd like to...

Started by dzeanah, 05-24-2006 03:28 PM
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05-24-2006 03:28 PM

Calling Raise/re-Raise with low PP

I know the general rule of thumb for calling pf raises with low PP's. Just wondering if there are any other reasons you would call or fold this...

Started by djzcko, 05-23-2006 03:33 PM
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05-24-2006 03:03 PM

Exact formula for pot odds on turn&river

Here is my problem. I think I get how to calculate pot odds for ONE card on turn or river but in the charts there are always numbers for turn and...

Started by Ludanto, 05-20-2006 04:19 AM
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05-24-2006 11:55 AM

Outs and clean outs

Can somone explain this to me please. I understand outs and I think I understand the concept of clean outs (cards that aren't already out there...

Started by kevster, 05-23-2006 07:20 AM
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05-24-2006 10:52 AM

Noble Poker crowns

I'm gonna need to get 5000 of these damn crowns..... with a $220 BR, how hard will this be? How long will it take?

Started by Hartlin, 05-23-2006 08:50 PM
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05-24-2006 10:46 AM

More to post-flop play than pot odds?

I really like this site but I noticed in the strategy section there is very little on post-flop play, which I where I feel I lose my money. I...

Started by andy609, 05-23-2006 07:35 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,395
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05-24-2006 09:50 AM

The other advantage of multitabling

I'm having trouble multitabling more than two tables at the moment because of problems with my internet connection, and I'm finding it a big...

Started by flyingPenguin, 05-24-2006 06:07 AM
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05-24-2006 07:22 AM

multiple skins and bonuses

If I open accounts on multiple tribeca table skins such as VC, Doyles room and paddypower is it possible to get sign up bonuses for each one or can I...

Started by colacube, 05-23-2006 09:16 PM
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05-23-2006 09:40 PM

AK gives two pair.

Okay, I'll post this for comments first, so I won't say anything that will give something way. Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (9 handed) Hand...

Started by Anosmic, 04-17-2006 02:26 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,754
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05-23-2006 09:39 PM

set river bet

6-max, .1/.2 NLHE. I am playing fairly LAG, opp is only a little LAG. opp has ~$32, I have him covered. I am button w/ 44. opp makes his standard...

Started by pgil, 05-23-2006 03:16 PM
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05-23-2006 03:24 PM

Loosening up against a smaller table

Lately I've been doing a good job of playing tight and making good reads against opponents, until half the SnG table is gone. From there I find...

Started by dzeanah, 05-23-2006 11:23 AM
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05-23-2006 12:46 PM

AK worth pushing here?

So I'm on the button with :Kd: :As: in a $10NL game on Titan. There are two limpers and I raise to $0.60, SB folds, BB calls and UTG+1 goes all-in...

Started by Anosmic, 05-22-2006 04:51 AM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,462
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05-23-2006 12:10 PM

AOK's 19 hands and 25NL Boss Media AK hand

So, I tried some 25NL Boss this weekend since the 10NL tables had waiting lists 10+ deep and the table stats were good for a tight 19 handed game. ...

Started by drtofu66, 05-22-2006 09:04 AM
Replies: 17 Views: 2,076
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05-23-2006 11:58 AM

Do you call All in from behind?

Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (9 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) UTG ($49.50) UTG+1...

Started by IslandAK, 05-20-2006 08:13 PM
Replies: 18 Views: 1,872
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05-23-2006 11:52 AM

Poll Poll: Check-Raise Flop, Check Turn is a sign of what?

Player A is UTG Player B is in CO Pre-Flop Player A limps, folds, Player B raises to 4x BB, folds, Player A calls. Flop :2d: :8c: :8h:

Started by martindcx1e, 05-22-2006 03:04 PM
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05-23-2006 11:27 AM

Set on horrible board...

Ugly call on the flop? Should I check the turn and hope MP2 keeps it cheap so that I can see the board pair? Is it possible to block bet on the...

Started by iloveyoooo, 05-23-2006 08:31 AM
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05-23-2006 09:39 AM

Help with Computer monitor and resolution

I just bought a Samsung Syncmaster 204B monitor with a max resolution of 1600x1200. I installed the drivers the max resolution that i am getting is...

Started by dsmrolla06, 05-22-2006 06:28 PM
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05-23-2006 08:58 AM

How much do I have to raise????

Right now I'm playing on stars at the $10 NL tables. How much should I raise preflop in order to limit the field to only a player or two, yet...

Started by Werddown, 05-20-2006 06:47 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,160
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05-23-2006 01:44 AM

expanding preflop hands.

What is most players next step, when you decide to add hands to your preflop range? I have started to loosen up with position, but am afraid that my...

Started by jyms, 05-21-2006 12:45 PM
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05-23-2006 12:20 AM

Milestone Hands from Stars

I was just wondering if anyone has been in any of the milestone hands from stars and won the $2,000?

Started by bode, 05-19-2006 07:34 AM
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05-22-2006 09:49 PM

How far do you take c-betting?

You have overcards, raise 4x the flop, and you get a caller. Let's say you totally miss the flop, but c-bet, and you get raised. Smart players will...

Started by RevolverX, 05-22-2006 01:59 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,054
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05-22-2006 03:27 PM

Smaller bets in EP

At $10NL my preflop bet was 4bb whatever the cards or position, but in $25NL I've just started betting only 3bb from early position. I do this even...

Started by flyingPenguin, 05-22-2006 09:09 AM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,057
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05-22-2006 01:42 PM

TPTK trouble

The biggest problem I have with TPTK is how to play a big raised pot against multiple callers. At the Bodog $100 table on my first hand, I was...

Started by PokerFreak, 05-21-2006 03:45 PM
Replies: 13 Views: 1,307
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05-22-2006 09:16 AM

Dealing With Donkish Uberstacks

I am buying in short (50€ at nl100) on B 2 B to complete the bonuses quicker. That tactic is worth a discussion in itself but not the subject in...

Started by Genitruc, 05-21-2006 12:59 AM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,498
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05-22-2006 06:34 AM

Always betting the flop

I've been playing a fair bit of 6-max $10NL on JetSetPoker (because there is like 1 $10NL ring game that fills up only late at night and 1 PL game...

Started by Anosmic, 05-20-2006 05:04 AM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,183
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05-21-2006 03:50 PM

Where do you draw the line of variance???

I'm sure most of you guys who has been playing online poker for a while now ran into variance. But I'm wondering where do you draw the line from...

Started by Off5th, 05-18-2006 03:22 AM
Replies: 29 Views: 1,963
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05-21-2006 03:18 PM

Donkbetting into a preflop raiser heads-up.

Does this play have any merit? Discuss.

Started by dsaxton, 05-19-2006 02:17 PM
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05-21-2006 01:39 PM

PT Question!

What are the sites that you can deposit a certain amount to, play "x" number of hands and get PT for free? Any help = Greatly appreciated :) TY

Started by Hartlin, 05-20-2006 04:36 PM
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05-21-2006 11:46 AM

VP$IP and autorate player

just wondering... what would be considered high and what is considered low... and for people using poker tracker... anyone got a good rule for...

Started by cocolaja, 05-21-2006 09:33 AM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,165
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05-21-2006 10:04 AM

How to NOT play top set

I just wanted to show you all the wrong way to play a set, I played it really bad pretty much all the way. Find 5 mistakes! Do not try this at home...

Started by Iwind, 04-24-2006 03:05 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,306
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05-21-2006 01:02 AM

Too passive?

Turn and river line checks, please. This might be standard, so it is a little bit of a sanity check too. I don't think I should have bet turn...

Started by cardsman1992, 05-18-2006 10:01 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,383
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05-20-2006 10:26 PM

Question about BB/100

Ok, Im not exactly sure how to calculate BB/100 for NL games. Im assuming BB stands for Big Blind, am I correct? So does it mean # of BBs won per 100...

Started by pough4life, 05-18-2006 07:23 PM
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05-20-2006 07:09 PM

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