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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

Trying advanced thinking a little bit

I had been on this table for a couple orbits and noticed that villian was betting most flops when he was out of position, and we was calling a few...

Started by Alibi, 01-28-2006 09:57 PM
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01-30-2006 01:30 AM

Trapping 101

You have player reraising you preflop while you hold pocket Aces. Do you reraise him? No, you flat call and hope he catches the flop, except for a...

Started by IOS, 01-29-2006 08:55 PM
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01-30-2006 01:22 AM

Ivey's article in Bluff Magazine

I'm bringing this up because it gave me quite of a confusion. First of all I'm sure all here who watch and read a great deal of poker 411, that Phil...

Started by Off5th, 01-29-2006 11:40 PM
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01-30-2006 01:17 AM

first second stab at no limit. should i just stick to limit!

Hi guys, so this floorman at the casino i regularly play has seen my play for a while at 4-8, 6-12 and 9-18 and has been egging me on to play...

Started by pokerlearner, 01-29-2006 02:04 PM
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01-29-2006 09:49 PM

Question regarding strategy in Ping's blog.

"- I have problems deciding whether CR'ing or leading OOP to aggressor is the best move with TPTK/overpair" I would be good for a discussion. If...

Started by vqc, 01-29-2006 08:44 PM
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01-29-2006 08:44 PM

Oddz

WHat are the odds of AA AA and KK being dealt 10 handed?

Started by lolzzz_321, 01-21-2006 01:48 AM
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01-29-2006 07:00 PM

i consider this badbeat

Hand #11009420-11612 at Maughold (No Limit Hold'em) Powered by UltimateBet Started at 28/Jan/06 15:05:39 rkruck is at seat 0 with $48.75....

Started by mpc2323, 01-28-2006 03:17 PM
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01-29-2006 03:53 AM

Pissing Away Bonus Money Like the Whore That I Am

I am a reasonably profitable sit n go/tourney player in the midst of my first whoring journey. So far, I have made 300$+ in bonuses but have pissed...

Started by Genitruc, 01-28-2006 06:56 AM
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01-29-2006 12:28 AM

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Started by aokrongly, 01-27-2006 12:05 AM
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01-28-2006 05:36 AM

hmmmm

(Sorry should be in HH section) I hate min-raises and I wasn't quite sure what to do. Is my pre-flop not high enough? I want action but I'm...

Started by Strung, 01-27-2006 10:53 PM
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01-28-2006 01:20 AM

Chardrian's tip o' the week

1) Gold paint is the bomb! 2) I was gonna post something on the importance of putting your players on a range of hands - but it got really big and...

Started by chardrian, 01-27-2006 11:31 PM
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01-27-2006 11:31 PM

Blocking Bet?

I have just read atleast half a dozen post talking about thorowing a blocking bet down on the river to test the opponent. Is there a post...

Started by PAnimal, 01-27-2006 12:44 PM
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01-27-2006 08:10 PM

Pot odds and Calculation of outs

Please forgive the total ignorance of the question...being a fairly seasoned player, BUT, assume 10 payers, nlhe, and it goes heads up with one on...

Started by stragf, 01-25-2006 10:42 PM
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01-27-2006 03:32 PM

BR'ed enough?

I am currently killing the $2NL tables with a win rate of about 30BB/100. My question is, should I move up right now to $10NL with a BR of only $90...

Started by freechus9, 01-26-2006 10:34 PM
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01-27-2006 02:11 PM

Overplaying trips, scared of the flush??

Did I overplay the trip 5s? I was scared for the flush draw and minraised, causing him to fold. Should I smooth call next time? Party Poker...

Started by lparnes, 01-26-2006 06:47 PM
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01-27-2006 02:07 PM

AK - how to know when you are beaten?

Hit TPTK, bet it hard but villain sucked out on me. Any thoughts on how I could have lost less? No specific read on Zackzack, but the whole table was...

Started by DBL0SVN, 01-24-2006 08:47 PM
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01-27-2006 10:27 AM

After my first month of play, how am I doing???

Hey, all! This is my first post here. I have been playing Limit Hold 'Em now for only a month at my local Brick and Mortar poker place (Canterbury...

Started by Bawookles, 01-24-2006 05:46 PM
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01-27-2006 12:37 AM

Premium hands rush always goes wrong...

Am i the only one? Everytime i get dealt 2 or more premiumhands or hands in a very short time i always lose the last one.Its like im cursed or...

Started by Dislexsik, 01-25-2006 08:52 PM
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01-26-2006 10:51 PM

new to FTR, question on recording

Hey guys, I just discovered this place and its great! My favorite part of reading these forums is seeing the hand histories and hearing them disected...

Started by lparnes, 01-26-2006 03:23 PM
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01-26-2006 09:50 PM

Definition of xxnl

I had this one in the stickied definitions thread but I think people might not be seeing it up there so I'll make a dedicated thread for this...

Started by Buzz, 01-26-2006 03:29 PM
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01-26-2006 03:47 PM

How to play at 11 person Ring Game - Casino

I need some help......... I went down and played for the first time at a brick 'n mortar Casino. I played the $1/$2 No limit table which has 11...

Started by liebs, 01-07-2006 07:15 PM
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01-26-2006 02:12 PM

standard play in common situation?

$100 NL AK utg, raise to $4, one call from LP flop comes K73 rainbow. non-threatening board so i half pot it for $5 villain minraises to $10 ...

Started by salsa4ever, 01-25-2006 12:36 AM
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01-26-2006 09:12 AM

The big M

Here's a noob question for you. I understand all the lingo on this site except for one thing. When someone says something along the lines of, with...

Started by Seafury, 01-26-2006 02:34 AM
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01-26-2006 06:51 AM

Raising in a MTT

Okay, I'm not going to beat around the bush, I'm new to the online poker thing. I strictly play MTT's with a low buy-in, usually one that has a few...

Started by Setzy, 01-25-2006 02:50 PM
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01-25-2006 11:17 PM

Moving up to $10

Heya all. Well after a about 6 months I think my bankroll is slowly but surely inching higher. I'd like to thank everyone on these forums for that...

Started by Murd0c, 01-25-2006 12:19 PM
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01-25-2006 11:13 PM

pp rule-of-thumb suggestion

what do folks think about the following rule-of-thumb: all things equal, if in any given preflop circumstances my pp is not strong enough to...

Started by harmisajedi, 01-25-2006 06:23 AM
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01-25-2006 06:04 PM

QQ to a big reraise?

Full Tilt Poker Game #400552790: Table Cornflower - $0.10/$0.25 - No Limit Hold'em - 14:44:10 ET - 2006/01/24 Seat 1: remliks ($10.05) Seat 2:...

Started by Stripclubjunkie, 01-24-2006 02:48 PM
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01-25-2006 05:44 PM

Site Attraction

I have heard that Partypoker is a bunch of fish that suck. I have heard that Pokerstars is a bunch of rock who camp. Why the hell would there be...

Started by BankItDrew, 01-23-2006 01:49 PM
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01-25-2006 03:19 PM

Cashing out.

Did a quick search and didn't find a topic related to this, so I figured i would ask. I've just doubled my original deposit and I'm wondering at what...

Started by rm082e, 01-24-2006 03:36 PM
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01-25-2006 02:54 PM

Folding equity example (high math content)

Hypothetical hand: 100NL 6-max table, effective stacks are $100 UTG limps, 2 folds and Hero raises to $3 on the button with 8:diamond: 7:diamond:...

Started by arkana, 01-25-2006 07:51 AM
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01-25-2006 10:12 AM

AJ/KQ preflop - Limp/Raise/Fold?

100bb Stacks, Loosish table - 40% P/F or whatever, 10 players Your dealt AJ or KQ in 3 positions - EP, MP and Button. When you're button there is...

Started by Irisheyes, 01-05-2006 09:16 PM
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01-25-2006 05:45 AM

If I have a pair, and the next guy has a pair...

Question for the number crunchers amongst you: It seems very common for more than one person to get pocket pairs in a hand. We've all seen it. It...

Started by Warpe, 01-13-2006 02:43 AM
Replies: 5 Views: 1,189
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01-24-2006 07:17 PM

Another hand

No read on this guy so far. ***** Hand History for Game 3424457932 ***** $25 NL Texas Hold'em - Monday, January 23, 19:16:04 EDT 2006 Table...

Started by Dislexsik, 01-23-2006 07:19 PM
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01-24-2006 07:54 AM

Never played hold em in a casino, need help!

I've been playing no limit hold em for about 2 years now and have a trip lined up to go to Tunica now. I have a pretty simple question. Can anyone...

Started by Idontknow, 01-11-2006 04:15 PM
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01-23-2006 11:51 PM

Some help plz

This guys was really Laggy and i don't know what to put him on. His mini reraise was also something i didnt know what to think of. Other hands he...

Started by Dislexsik, 01-23-2006 04:54 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,134
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01-23-2006 05:36 PM

Chardrian's tip o' the week

This week's tip is sponsored by The Luckbox. The tip of the week is ... Sometime's no matter how much better you are then everyone at the table,...

Started by chardrian, 01-23-2006 12:25 AM
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01-23-2006 03:25 PM

TT from UTG to a reraise

Table Dancing Leaf - $0.25/$0.50 - No Limit Hold'em - 8:58:32 ET - Seat 1: spencerraises ($40) Seat 2: Stripclubjunkie ($48.50) Seat 3: vboy816...

Started by Stripclubjunkie, 01-21-2006 09:04 AM
Replies: 12 Views: 1,639
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01-23-2006 01:51 PM

Need your Advices!!

here are my hand historys that i played today and when shouldve i have folded? maybe i should bet more in the begining? Lose ***** Hand History...

Started by Quocy04, 01-23-2006 01:31 PM
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01-23-2006 01:46 PM

50 BB Structure

Does anyone know of any sites that still have a 50BB max buy-in structure? Like the old party structure?

Started by sejje, 01-22-2006 12:52 PM
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01-23-2006 01:31 PM

Will Hold'em For Advanced Players help with me No Limit game

I bought Hold'em For Advanced Players by Sklansky. I thought the book would deal with all limits of Hold'em, esp. NL, however they say in the...

Started by The K1ngpin, 12-29-2005 01:58 PM
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01-23-2006 01:14 PM

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