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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

My most profitable hand so far -- did I make any mistakes?

I'm brand new to cash games, been playing them here and there for about 10 days, off and on. I've lost about $20 before today, and after this hand...

Started by TheAntar, 02-09-2006 05:23 PM
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02-12-2006 02:59 AM

My poker experience :P

Hello, this is my forst post and I just wanted to present myself by telling my experience with poker. I discovered poker watching TV, Celeb Poker...

Started by salempc, 02-09-2006 03:58 PM
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02-12-2006 02:55 AM

Never adapt anyone's playing style.

I'm actually in the middle of doing a paper for one of my classes right now but I couldn't keep my mind off poker, and I was able to think of...

Started by Off5th, 02-09-2006 08:08 AM
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02-11-2006 08:52 PM

Different scenarios, thinking exercise.

6 handed game and you are MP1 and are delt QJo, what is your opening play if table is a) tight-passive b)tight-aggressive c)loose-passive...

Started by Pingviini, 01-30-2006 07:08 AM
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02-11-2006 12:09 PM

Kx s00ted

Ax s00ted is limpable in a lot of positions and can be used to call a raise providing there is reasonable enough action. What about Kx s00ted...

Started by Miffed22001, 02-11-2006 12:08 AM
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02-11-2006 06:49 AM

Party Deposit bonus

I just found a website that detialed a £50 instant deposit with Party when using the code "bonusUK". Has anyone else used this, and did it work? ...

Started by Berksmickey, 02-11-2006 05:21 AM
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02-11-2006 05:21 AM

Help with stagnant game

DeusX wrote: Rondavu wrote: Thanks for your reply to my post Rondavu. I have a question to throw out to the FTR gang. My warning is this...

Started by DeusX, 02-11-2006 12:01 AM
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02-11-2006 02:03 AM

Multi-Tabling

Does anyone know how to make all of the tables fit on one screen when multi-tabling? I am trying to make four fit Thanks!

Started by Lodogg, 02-10-2006 04:53 PM
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02-11-2006 01:25 AM

AA - Questions from the frontline.

Just Raised the pot with my AA preflop, and had two callers. Flop comes 568, and I'm first to act. I'm all in. I get called by a fish holding 77. ...

Started by dreamover, 02-10-2006 06:24 PM
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02-11-2006 01:10 AM

A test of patience

Well after about my first 1,200 hand of .01/0.02 trying to build my bankroll I have to say .... goddam this game can be FRUSTRATING. I'm trying to...

Started by Buzz, 02-09-2006 05:08 AM
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02-10-2006 11:00 PM

Looking to move up in limits

I've been playing .01/.02 2NL on UltimateBet for a few weeks now and I've managed to turn $50 into $110. I feel like I'm playing reasonably well, and...

Started by DrDrei, 01-10-2006 06:20 PM
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02-10-2006 09:32 PM

Calling in on small blind

Half price bet, and the worst position at the table. How do I work this equation. What types of hands will you limp in with in the small blind and...

Started by dreamover, 02-10-2006 06:01 PM
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02-10-2006 09:05 PM

My Perspective on 10NL

I'm playing 10NL now on Bodog, and I'm pretty much a fish. So much for introductions. Here's what my current thought process is like for these...

Started by spoonitnow, 01-23-2006 01:35 PM
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02-10-2006 08:44 PM

Hitted Set on turnNow what

25nl bodog on button, one caller to me, i limp with TT, call BB raises 2x blinds, all call Flopp comes AJ8r, 1 diamond BB bets .25, all folded...

Started by wc3x_tester, 02-10-2006 07:43 PM
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02-10-2006 08:39 PM

Are you SAGE?

http://www.cardplayer.com/poker_magazine/archives/showarticle.php?a_id=15250&m_id=65582 Very good article IMO.

Started by Bo G, 02-10-2006 03:55 PM
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02-10-2006 05:31 PM

On the subject of FLUSHES

Im sitting at a .5, .10cent, No Limit table right now. Everybody is sitting on about $5 dollars, and there is one fellow with about $40.00. I just...

Started by dreamover, 02-09-2006 10:51 PM
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02-10-2006 04:45 PM

Auto rating players in Poker Tracker

I just recently purchased PT, and started messing around with the auto rate function. Has anyone used this to help their game? HAs anyone modified...

Started by Lodogg, 02-10-2006 04:36 PM
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02-10-2006 04:36 PM

Raising Pre Flop....how often?

I think I have been getting in the habit of raising pre flop quite frequently and not just calling when I should. I am starting to think it is...

Started by The K1ngpin, 02-07-2006 08:39 PM
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02-10-2006 02:25 PM

I found a fish at NL $50

I have had such a hard time playing all of these rocks at NL $50. I finally found a fish and feel compelled to share it with you. Keep your faith...

Started by Lodogg, 02-07-2006 01:16 PM
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02-10-2006 12:22 PM

Lowered Expectations

Heres my very brief little bio and I would like to open it up for all honest, and HELPFUL critism or advice. If you just want to flame me go ahead...

Started by dreamover, 02-09-2006 09:40 PM
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02-10-2006 11:59 AM

More profitable, NL $25 or NL 50

Ponder this for a moment... What's more profitable....2 Tabling NL $50 or 4 Tabling NL $25? I am thinking about doing moving back down to NL$25...

Started by Lodogg, 02-10-2006 12:53 AM
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02-10-2006 09:59 AM

TPTK raised on the turn 10NL/25NL

Im mostly asking guys from 10 and 25 NL where there are plenty of fish since I know 50NL is a rockfest and 2NL is just plain insane. This is a...

Started by Pelion, 02-07-2006 01:51 PM
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02-09-2006 05:45 PM

Question on calling machines

I asked this before in a previous post some time ago, but now that I have more hands under my belt I feel I have a better grasp on what to ask. My...

Started by PAnimal, 02-09-2006 10:51 AM
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02-09-2006 03:04 PM

Auto Rate

Does anybody have a good auto rate file for 10 man ring and for 6 max ring? I have been using the one from 2+2 forum but I have a feeling something...

Started by Bo G, 02-09-2006 01:03 PM
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02-09-2006 01:03 PM

New to online poker

I've just started playing poker for money online and I was hoping for advice. First let me say that I love this site, and after stumbling on it...

Started by bmunge, 07-12-2004 05:37 AM
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02-09-2006 12:50 PM

I love when this happens....lmao

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Started by , 02-08-2006 09:08 PM
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02-09-2006 10:03 AM

help with pre-flop hands

Hi, I mostly play $5 SnG and I would like some advice on pre-flop strategy for these hands: KQ,KJ, QJ. Suited or unsuited. These are the lowest I...

Started by kstarm, 02-08-2006 07:03 PM
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02-09-2006 08:58 AM

Why do I suck in cash?

first time poster, long time reader. I don't get it. I suck the asshairs in cash games, but place ITM in at least 1/3 of the sngs I play and...

Started by jungy121, 02-06-2006 11:11 PM
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02-09-2006 08:20 AM

Alternate C-bet OOP?

How does everyone feel about this line (c/c, bet)? It's a line I will often use OOP with a wide range when I'm not the preflop agressor (ie 2-3way...

Started by Lukie, 02-07-2006 11:42 PM
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02-09-2006 02:30 AM

Win session % in PT

What is your % of sessions won as displayed in PT? I am a winning player currently and I only have 51% of my sessions won. What about you guys?

Started by freechus9, 02-06-2006 04:28 PM
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02-08-2006 11:41 PM

Flush Draw in EP

You are sitting in BB with T2s or SB with 98s with 3 other limpers. Flop is 2 to your suit how do you play this hand in general? I usually bet...

Started by Bo G, 02-08-2006 01:21 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,113
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02-08-2006 10:00 PM

BR building guide?

are there any good BR building guides around? I think bonuswhores.com is the only one ive come across...

Started by sykl1, 01-11-2006 07:36 PM
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02-08-2006 08:23 PM

Odds to call on river

I was wondering how you calculate the sufficient odds you to (crying) call a river bet from an opponent. For example, if there is a pot of 5 dollars...

Started by freechus9, 02-08-2006 04:36 PM
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02-08-2006 05:39 PM

You hold a 1 card inside straight flush. Is it the nuts?

Say the final board in a game of texas holdem is 8:spade: 9:spade: 3:heart: J:spade: Q:spade: And you look down at your cards and are...

Started by Pelion, 02-08-2006 12:27 PM
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02-08-2006 03:34 PM

A Sad Divorc3

Divorce Filing 289764896 Presisded over by The Honrable Wayne Brady ------------------------------------------------------ Party...

Started by lolzzz_321, 03-04-2005 05:26 AM
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02-08-2006 03:22 PM

Play Money or Real Money?

I was wondering how different is Play Money and Real Money? Are the skills different or do they use the same skills? I been trying to improve my...

Started by Quocy04, 01-23-2006 02:03 PM
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02-08-2006 11:28 AM

donk min-raise again?

okay, no reads on villain. I'm dealt AK in BB 3 limpers. I raise to 6BB ($6), button calls Flop comes K76, rainbow. I put out a $8 bet...

Started by salsa4ever, 01-30-2006 02:46 AM
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02-08-2006 07:06 AM

pocket pairs and a pair on the board

please give me a pointer if this has been covered I have looked but searching is not easy as all the search terms occur many times the question...

Started by thanatos, 02-06-2006 05:49 AM
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02-08-2006 06:54 AM

Playin BAD players.....

As Sklansky says, you play differently against a bad player than you do a good player. What are the main strategy changes?

Started by The K1ngpin, 02-04-2006 04:52 AM
Replies: 14 Views: 2,136
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02-07-2006 11:59 PM

now i don't wanna sound arrogant

but i think i won too much for my own good. here's the story: couple of nights ago i had the best session of my extremely short poker career thus...

Started by salsa4ever, 02-06-2006 02:06 AM
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02-07-2006 12:45 PM

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