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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

Playing against an overpair No-Limit

Lets say I have picked up a huge tell on a certain player who will raise 2x BB with cards such as AQ, AJs pretty consistently and (just to keep it...

Started by SmackinYaUp, 02-11-2005 04:40 AM
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02-15-2005 01:33 PM

Overbet flop

Situation: Holding QQ, flop is undercards rainbow.....4 callers, pot is 7.50 roughly.....few checks than a 13 raise....IME, these overraises are fish...

Started by gregor, 02-14-2005 03:46 PM
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02-15-2005 12:51 PM

Some n00b questions :)

Hello everyone! I have some questions. Some I think I know the answer, but I want to be sure anyway: 1) AK = cap pre flop? 2) A9 blind...

Started by rmariani, 02-15-2005 07:34 AM
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02-15-2005 10:09 AM

Post Flop 2 part Question

My biggest leak right now is post flop play, specifically when I get to limp in from the BB. When I enter a hand of my own free will, I'm fine and...

Started by DrumzCT, 02-06-2005 02:01 AM
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02-15-2005 09:41 AM

betting question

Hi, just joined and been reading through-some great tips, thanks all. I have a quick betting question, if you're bluff (or semibluff) gets called...

Started by danzak, 02-10-2005 09:41 PM
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02-15-2005 01:08 AM

the difference between limit/no limit hold em? I dont see it

The only different i see in limit/no limit hold em is of course... 1. the structured blinds 2. the looser tables in limit (playing any suited...

Started by ripjohngotti, 02-13-2005 02:24 AM
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02-14-2005 09:48 PM

Pushing allin with a set on the turn, your thoughts?

So I've been considering the situation where you hold a set vs the inevitable players who will be drawing to a straight, flush, or both at the same...

Started by littletrogdor, 02-13-2005 07:34 PM
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02-14-2005 09:44 PM

A hand that's been bugging me

I'd like some information on how some of you would have played this hand. Home game with 12 people at 1 table. Early position raises to $17. ...

Started by TopThis, 02-09-2005 08:34 PM
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02-14-2005 08:06 PM

Overbet flop

Situation: Holding QQ, flop is undercards rainbow.....4 callers, pot is 7.50 roughly.....few checks than a 13 raise....IME, these overraises are fish...

Started by gregor, 02-14-2005 03:45 PM
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02-14-2005 03:45 PM

raising

i was playing a 5+1 , 3 table tourny, not that that part really matters, but i got someone yelling at me for raising all the time. does this make...

Started by pelerojoJE, 02-11-2005 11:00 PM
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02-14-2005 03:32 PM

What to do in this situation?

I ran into a situation today where I had AKo, the flop was 2 low spades and a Kc. People started checking, I bet, they called, then on the turn an...

Started by NewJack33, 02-13-2005 04:41 PM
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02-14-2005 03:07 PM

Pushing early... am I crazy?

My buddy and I are arguing about a play I made last night. On the first hand of a $10 SNG on party, I am dealt TT on the button. UTG+1 raises 30...

Started by DWDuck, 02-11-2005 01:27 PM
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02-14-2005 03:04 PM

Using / Abusing UB's "All In Protection"

Ultimate Bet has "All-IN Protection" where, during the course of a hand, if you "lose" your internet connection, they will "Protect" your investment...

Started by hankr, 02-09-2005 04:30 PM
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02-14-2005 02:11 PM

My poker playing has really changed.. For better or worse...

My poker playing has really changed sense i started playing in SnG's... I bluff a LOT more (before like one in 100 hands, now it's like 1 in 3 hands)...

Started by Laeelin, 02-14-2005 12:06 PM
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02-14-2005 01:18 PM

Who shows?

i was wondering, in a cash game who has to show their cards in an all in. lately someone i know will call an all in or go all in then never show his...

Started by The_Anomaly, 02-13-2005 04:41 PM
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02-14-2005 11:57 AM

Two hands I folded - wrong?

1) 8 players, late position, (pocket 5's) I call the blind, 4 other players call. flop (2h, 7s, Js), everyone checks turn (5s) and second player...

Started by Borax, 02-11-2005 11:23 AM
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02-14-2005 11:13 AM

What would you have done?

Dealt to 20nCrAzY frankethehat: calls $0.50 empress58: folds CephusGordon: folds himes17113 said, "ouch" himes17113: folds Dolvio: folds ...

Started by BILLABONG, 02-08-2005 04:44 PM
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02-14-2005 09:26 AM

TwoPaired on the Flop! Odds and a guide to playing them

So I had a hand today in the fake monies vs. a major fish who I've seen all in multiple times with like 29s and J4o, raising all over the place and...

Started by aleksandr, 01-16-2005 03:56 AM
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02-14-2005 08:13 AM

Beginner - I got the tight - I suck at aggressive

Hello All, Your'e posts are a great help to me, thanks. I haven't been playing for long and I have had some successes. I find that I am really...

Started by Jiminy89, 02-14-2005 03:09 AM
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02-14-2005 06:26 AM

Game Theory

Wondering if anyone has any thoughts on Game theory as it relates to Hold'em? I play a very math-oriented game which a lot of players here don't...

Started by Demiparadigm, 02-12-2005 12:24 AM
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02-13-2005 10:50 PM

lowest initial deposits?

Hello, I am new to poker and went through the free $10 at royal vegas in about a week. I was wondering if there are any sites that allow you to make...

Started by erocdrummer, 02-13-2005 07:10 PM
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02-13-2005 09:53 PM

What is UTG?

Can someone tell me what everyone means in this forum when they mention or talk about UTG? Thanks, Tony J.

Started by tonejac, 02-13-2005 07:11 PM
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02-13-2005 07:45 PM

Bankroll Question - Losing Streaks

I have read the bankroll management guides and followed accordingly. My biggest losing streak (at this level) so far - 21% (of my bankroll) (OR just...

Started by ampersandman, 02-13-2005 07:07 PM
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02-13-2005 07:07 PM

Should Beginners worry about Bonus and rakesback?

Should Beginners worry about Bonus and rakesback if playing low limit micro from .02/.04 to .25/.50? because it seems like most bonus and...

Started by jbmagic, 02-10-2005 01:18 PM
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02-13-2005 11:13 AM

Question about check-raising

Can someone explain situation when to use this strategy? Thanks in advance.

Started by Bo G, 02-11-2005 02:29 PM
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02-13-2005 06:18 AM

Updated PT Stats

Here are my PT stats from the past few months. Largely .5/1 NL on Party and Cryptologic skins, but also some .25/.50 NL and 1/2 NL. I play almost...

Started by twosevoff, 02-10-2005 10:30 AM
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02-12-2005 11:13 PM

How do you play small blind?

I have some problems playing as the SB. Calling is 1/2 normal price, so you pay less to call, and can call with worse hands... How loose should...

Started by Laeelin, 02-12-2005 10:19 PM
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02-12-2005 11:03 PM

The More I learn

It seems the more I learn about poker (NLHE) The worse I seem to be doing, I don't know why this is but before I really knew there was a strategy to...

Started by Urbanknight, 02-10-2005 01:30 PM
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02-12-2005 08:24 PM

grinding?

have been playing poker for about 2~3 months, only read how to play like pros (i know it's not the best book)..been playing at play money table...

Started by AllinLife, 07-02-2004 11:41 PM
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02-12-2005 03:57 PM

Tips for playing micro limits

So, about a month and a half ago I got a link to this WONDERFUL website. I took the friend that linked me to this website's advice and deposited 50...

Started by mcpeepants, 02-09-2005 12:24 AM
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02-12-2005 10:48 AM

freeroll

what is a $5,000 freeroll tournement and how does it work, i just sigend up for it with my first deposit in party poker.com :D

Started by monday, 02-09-2005 12:48 PM
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02-12-2005 09:22 AM

What exactly is position against other players?

Hi, I was reading this FTR guide http://www.flopturnriver.com/essays_table_selection.html. It talks about having position against different types...

Started by ampersandman, 02-08-2005 09:06 PM
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02-12-2005 02:37 AM

When there is someone better than you... An epiphany!

I sat down at a table (Party $25NL) and after starting to use some of the techniques learned here like blind stealing, "making them pay to play", "if...

Started by ampersandman, 02-11-2005 08:13 PM
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02-11-2005 11:28 PM

some quick thoughts...

I was wondering if anyone could help me out. I just put money back on paradise poker and had gone and played the 200$ max buy in. I was wondering if...

Started by Mony B, 02-10-2005 12:01 AM
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02-11-2005 11:14 AM

a couple of hands for your reviewing pleasure :)

bad play number 1: KJo UTG+1 1st mistake - I called flop Q9x lots of raising action, and i folded it turn x river 10, of course :)

Started by rmariani, 02-10-2005 05:50 PM
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02-11-2005 10:45 AM

Ted sktalsez(butchered)winning low stakes hold em..

Anyone read it i just got it in today so far ive read about 50 pages..Yeah i like poker but he seems to recommend looser play hands taht i woulddn't...

Started by ripjohngotti, 02-11-2005 02:11 AM
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02-11-2005 10:25 AM

A NL ring post

One of you NL ring pros, can you share your plays with the rest of us. Being a tournament player, NL ring seems very different from regular tourney...

Started by iwa, 02-09-2005 07:20 PM
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02-10-2005 09:10 PM

Check or bet the turn here?

I have AK suited in early position and raise 3xBB. Two callers. Flop is QQT with only one of my suit. I bet half the pot; first guy folds, second...

Started by dalecooper, 02-08-2005 09:21 AM
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02-10-2005 08:07 PM

beat with big pairs

Last night i was having a big problem with my big pairs...Im wondering if any of you guys will lay down KK or QQ preflop in any situation? I was...

Started by star5328, 02-10-2005 12:50 PM
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02-10-2005 05:47 PM

auto-rating players

i just got PT and don't really know how to use it. i have been readind in these forums trying to learn but its hard. i don't understand it. i 'm...

Started by eazy4sure, 02-09-2005 03:26 PM
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02-10-2005 04:45 PM

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