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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

Flush Draw Implied Odds Problem

http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=18345 The above post got me thinking about the implied odds of flush draws. So I pose a problem:...

Started by Zangief, 09-01-2005 07:46 PM
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09-08-2005 04:04 PM

Folding the nut flush when board pairs?

This happened to me the other night, the river brought me the ace high flush but it also paired the board in the process. I matched a large bet and...

Started by aislephive, 09-03-2005 01:18 PM
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09-08-2005 03:44 PM

Multi - Day (live) Tournament - Blinds increase by the hour

I hope I'm placing this post under the right category. I'm going to be participating in my first live - multi day NL Poker Tournament tonight. The...

Started by doubledown, 09-07-2005 11:58 AM
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09-07-2005 07:03 PM

questions about winrates

first question, is there any way i can track my BB/100 rate without pokertracker? (besides looking through all my HH's and figuring it out manually...

Started by bigredhoss, 08-31-2005 11:25 PM
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09-07-2005 02:40 PM

Starting up online, help.

Hi, Im not new to poker or to playing online but i did have a question regarding getting started. Are there any ways other than an using a credit...

Started by PokerZen, 09-06-2005 04:56 PM
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09-07-2005 12:46 PM

TPTK vs. 4flush board

How do you play TPTK on a 4-flush board? Say you have AKo, you raise preflop in mid position and the button calls. The flop comes KJ7 two of one...

Started by , 09-06-2005 01:32 AM
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09-07-2005 02:57 AM

Counter-Play NL ring Theory

deleted to protect copyright. email or pm me for a link to this article Sorry, this is going to be in my book. So you'll get another shot at...

Started by aokrongly, 07-13-2005 11:19 PM
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09-06-2005 10:44 PM

Why multi-table?

Hi, my first post. I've been reading here for a week or so. I have noted that many here play 4-8 tables. A few ideas come to mind: 1) The...

Started by , 09-05-2005 06:21 PM
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09-06-2005 09:38 PM

Table Selection

I play $50NL tables. What do you usually look for b4 sitting down. I usually just plop myself at the table and play.

Started by kdm3nac3, 09-05-2005 05:03 PM
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09-06-2005 06:47 PM

Where to start?

G'day everyone! Been floating around here for around a month now, but I'm finally breaking my hymen with my virgin post :) Anyway, the main...

Started by renegaderob1, 09-05-2005 08:51 AM
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09-06-2005 04:00 PM

Bankroll Management for "Short Stack Buy-in" Strat

I'm currently playing the $10 NL ring games at Pacific Poker, and doing pretty well. My strategy revolves around buying in for only $5 and...

Started by Roflsaurus, 09-03-2005 10:51 PM
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09-06-2005 02:54 PM

time to move up again?

after two good sessions i have 15 buy-ins for the next level .25/.50 (50$ max buy-in) should i move up or wait and build my roll a bit more? is...

Started by Ivory, 09-06-2005 09:51 AM
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09-06-2005 02:45 PM

KK and Axx flop, Check/Fold?

Small stakes full ring, loose table, pretty passive. You pick up KK UTG, raise to 4x BB and get called by X number of players behind you, blinds...

Started by Irisheyes, 09-06-2005 04:00 AM
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09-06-2005 09:15 AM

Beginner problems !

Hi - 1st post so go easy on me! :D Im just starting out playing online and having read plenty articles and strategies (particularly some very...

Started by scrattyrat, 09-05-2005 07:38 PM
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09-06-2005 08:23 AM

AK question

right, this has been bugging me for a while now.. You have AK in late pos and there is a 4BB raise before you, what do you do? - 1. If it folds...

Started by BIGandRICH, 08-29-2005 08:59 AM
Replies: 23 Views: 1,714
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09-06-2005 02:24 AM

2k hand check-up: am i doing something wrong

I know my ptracker stats aren't really accurate until I hit about 10k hands, but I'm not doing so well at $50NL, I was wondering if there is signs...

Started by The_Bankroll, 09-03-2005 02:36 PM
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09-05-2005 05:08 PM

I am starting to play at a new site (Paradise)

Is there some way I can get some notes on people since I don't know anyone who plays here? Is there a piece of software that I should be using to...

Started by synthesist, 09-04-2005 09:33 PM
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09-05-2005 02:19 PM

running quad odds

i cant be bothered doing maths right now... so.. what are the odds to hit quads if i have a pair on the flop

Started by BIGandRICH, 09-02-2005 01:59 PM
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09-05-2005 05:33 AM

W$? T$?

I play on PokerStars, but I still don't know what exactly these are or how it is you can transfer them to other players. Any info is appreciated.

Started by bluedevil907, 09-04-2005 06:24 PM
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09-04-2005 11:34 PM

moving up: $25PL to $50PL on party

hi there, This is my first post. Thanks to this site and a few recommended books i've managed to make about $900 from my $100 deposit a month ago...

Started by pizzatron, 09-04-2005 05:11 PM
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09-04-2005 06:19 PM

MTT Question

A couple of days ago I was in a $1 entry MTT with 1900 entrants. I had a good day and was 4th in chips with 50 some players left. After the 2nd or...

Started by SSocal, 09-02-2005 08:31 PM
Replies: 18 Views: 1,100
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09-04-2005 05:53 PM

Ring game frustration!!!

I've been playing online for a couple months and I'm very frustrated by my ring game play. I just can't seem to make it work. I typically begin to...

Started by thirteen, 09-01-2005 08:51 AM
Replies: 15 Views: 1,188
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09-04-2005 05:16 PM

did I make the right move - 88 laydown

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (6 handed) FTR converter on zerodivide.cx Button ($9.70) SB ($3.80) BB ($0.15) Hero ($33.40) MP ($10)...

Started by edudlive, 09-04-2005 01:23 PM
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09-04-2005 02:20 PM

Low stakes playing with JJ

lets say your playing .01/.02 no limit on paradise poker. I get JJ from early position and limp in. one guy in middle raises 5x bb. 2 other guys...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 08-29-2005 08:28 PM
Replies: 12 Views: 1,389
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09-03-2005 10:53 PM

2 weeks in, and i've won....um.....nothing.

Alright fella's, So far, you're advice has been spot on so i wanted to see what you have to say about my situation so far. I've been playing...

Started by Berksmickey, 08-31-2005 06:00 AM
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09-03-2005 10:01 PM

The right mindset.

Ever sat down at a sng and knew immeadiately you were going to win? Your mind was totally focussed, you could almost see the other players cards. You...

Started by Hop_Gazza, 09-03-2005 05:53 AM
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09-03-2005 02:07 PM

Quick Stupid Question

When you guys say raise 3x bb, is that TO 3x bb or a raise of 3x bb... ex: Blinds 50/100, do you raise to 300? Or to 400? Doesnt really matter,...

Started by Darby, 09-02-2005 03:17 PM
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09-03-2005 03:42 AM

"Creative situational plays" - what's your favorit

Since success at NL poker depends greatly on ability to “play the players”, ie, make situational plays, I thought it be prudent to ask what your...

Started by roy3, 09-01-2005 06:58 AM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,523
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09-03-2005 03:33 AM

ROI?

What does ROI mean? Have seen this mentioned a few times on FTR... Strip :D

Started by Stripclubjunkie, 09-02-2005 03:01 PM
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09-02-2005 03:07 PM

Raise or Call, postflop

I feel one area of my game that needs major help is to call or raise. I don’t know which to pick. Folding is easy to choose. If you are not...

Started by EricE, 09-01-2005 12:56 PM
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09-02-2005 01:31 PM

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Started by aokrongly, 08-31-2005 10:39 AM
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09-02-2005 10:55 AM

Betting with the nuts

I had this hand earlier today and was looking over the betting and was wondering how it might have played if the other guy hadn't flopped a small...

Started by ejdewey, 09-01-2005 12:55 PM
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09-02-2005 01:19 AM

Playing the (not so stupid afterall) player ($.50/1)

This hand will probably cause a few differences in opinion. My game is now at the stage where I attack weakness where I see it, rather than suspect...

Started by pantherhound, 08-30-2005 08:49 AM
Replies: 20 Views: 1,461
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09-01-2005 06:07 PM

Split pot or no split pot that is the question

First of all i appologies if this has been posted before and answered, i have tried the search and cannot locate any keywords that may help answer...

Started by jollywallis, 09-01-2005 08:01 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,120
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09-01-2005 12:24 PM

To cash out or not?

The largest pain in my life is that i go back to Uni in a few weeks and wont be able to play much poker (maybe a few sngs here and there or a...

Started by Miffed22001, 08-28-2005 09:24 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,297
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09-01-2005 10:12 AM

Caribean Sun Poker room

This isn't listed on your ratings page, so i wondered if it was part of a larger skin? If not, why isn't it reveiwed? Do any of you guys play...

Started by Berksmickey, 09-01-2005 04:08 AM
Replies: 13 Views: 1,216
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09-01-2005 05:16 AM

Poker Tracker "Check E-mail" Button Only For Micke

I've finally gritted my teeth and bought PT. I've been collecting a lot of hand histories from Paradise over a year or so and to be quite...

Started by Jiggus, 08-31-2005 03:06 PM
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09-01-2005 12:36 AM

Do you make this call?

Villain is kind of reckless and overbets pots. There's still a few hands that could beat me. I was going to call his inevitable river bet if a blank...

Started by pantherhound, 08-31-2005 11:18 AM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,167
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08-31-2005 07:50 PM

Your opinions on Ace / Junk suited in later positions?

In situtaions where an early position raise of 3/4xBB happens and it's to you with 3-4 limpers and you're in later postions 1+/- of CO. I don't...

Started by D-Sect, 08-30-2005 01:46 AM
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08-31-2005 05:52 PM

Newbie Question

Hello all, I’ve been lurking for a week or two and thought I’d jump in. I decided to get serious about poker about a month or so ago. I use...

Started by SSocal, 08-29-2005 08:32 PM
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08-31-2005 02:25 PM

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