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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

Odds on flopping a Str8 or a flush

I'm sure somebody knows the odds on this, but I don't. What are the odds of flopping a Str8 or a flush with: Suited connectors? (67s, 78s) ...

Started by DrNoChance, 06-26-2004 05:13 PM
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06-28-2004 04:17 AM

Mid Pair with an Ace

I will sometimes (esp. late position) bet the minimum if i have mid pair with an ace. It's to see if anyone has top pair -- they will usually raise...

Started by LeFou, 06-24-2004 10:03 AM
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06-25-2004 04:51 PM

PROBLEM!!!

I've been playin poker for about 2 years with an extensive group of friends and I started losing but once I got a grasp for the game i started...

Started by brn0906, 06-25-2004 12:34 AM
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06-25-2004 02:16 PM

How to control and win this table?

Hey there, I need some advice on how to control and win a weak table a play at. Im playing with the same people all the time and for the most part...

Started by Papa Georgeo, 06-22-2004 04:47 PM
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06-25-2004 11:59 AM

Trouble finding nuts??

One program the quickly helped me calculate how strong my hand, the best possible hand, and polish my odds calculation is at www.holdem-winner.com...

Started by Yeah, 06-25-2004 09:21 AM
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06-25-2004 09:21 AM

You ever try to suck em in slow with Aces and Cowboys

I never slowplay either Kings or Aces but check out this. Just watch the 3 hands on like blitz speed or something. 1st one turned out ok. But...

Started by BoondockSaint, 03-26-2004 05:59 PM
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06-25-2004 06:16 AM

Great AK article...

http://www.cardplayer.com/poker_magazine/archives/showarticle.php?a_id=14079

Started by Fnord, 06-17-2004 04:25 PM
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06-23-2004 07:12 PM

1 on 1, QJs early in the match...

You are the dealer. It is about the 20th hand in the game. You are delt QJs. You and your opponent basically even(T1000 each). Blinds are...

Started by Yeah, 06-23-2004 11:54 AM
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06-23-2004 02:48 PM

Playing multiple tables: Yes or No?

I'm just curious how many of you play multiple tables at once online. I don't, but am considering trying it. For those of you that do it: How...

Started by DrNoChance, 06-04-2004 04:02 PM
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06-22-2004 12:06 PM

NL, PL and normal Hold'em mini tournaments

Since my present bank roll is small, I cannot win at hold'em tables consistently enough to make money. So I've been playing mostly SNG...

Started by Hay, 06-21-2004 05:38 PM
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06-22-2004 08:31 AM

playing against a high pre-flop raiser....

i play in a small NL home game on wedenesday nights. 50$ buy-in, $100 in chips, blinds start at $1-2 and double every half hour. usually about 6-8...

Started by keyser5, 06-19-2004 11:28 AM
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06-21-2004 10:02 AM

Practice Playing Pairs

I was delt pairs about 4 or 5 times in a row last night so I thought I would post it and get some criticism about the way I played them. Did I bet...

Started by robe43, 06-18-2004 01:46 PM
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06-18-2004 06:52 PM

Ring games vs. SnG tourneys....best for $?

Just curious what the thoughts of the group is here. The rake is generally higher on the SnGs, but the skill level required to win is usually higher...

Started by DrNoChance, 06-15-2004 08:06 AM
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06-18-2004 05:31 PM

problem deposting money

Hi all, I have been playing online NL tournaments at aztec riches poker room. I play the play money tournaments. However I feel it is probably...

Started by phantomshield, 06-17-2004 04:20 AM
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06-18-2004 01:20 PM

advice against crazy player

I was playing at a NL .10/.25 table at PokerStars and there was a guy there who bet just strange. Every hand pre-flop he would raise minimum when it...

Started by davfagan, 06-14-2004 09:57 PM
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06-15-2004 10:53 PM

Trip top

OK, I think I have a strategy here. Now, I have to say, I realize that every game is different. You can deal out the same cards to the same players...

Started by Humphrind, 06-15-2004 04:35 PM
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06-15-2004 10:43 PM

Folding AA and KK

Hey all, I've been visiting this site for the past few days while I try to make some money on online casinos. A hand I played last night seems like...

Started by KryptoZ, 06-08-2004 06:28 PM
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06-15-2004 08:42 PM

better seat = better cards?

hello all, i've been playing online for a couple of months now, not making much money but not losing much either (well, i did at first, but that's...

Started by merton1, 06-13-2004 02:06 PM
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06-14-2004 02:05 PM

All in Preflop?

I know this will be different for everyone, but what hands will you go all in with preflop?

Started by Les_Worm, 06-12-2004 02:53 PM
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06-13-2004 07:33 PM

Straight in the community

say the cards on the table are 5,6,7,8,9 player #1 has cards 6 and 9 player #2 has cards 2 and queen who wins? does it go by the kicker? or...

Started by new2holdem, 06-12-2004 01:29 AM
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06-12-2004 02:01 AM

Strong Finish

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Started by , 06-11-2004 04:44 PM
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06-11-2004 07:39 PM

Maximizing Trips on the Flop

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Started by , 06-05-2004 11:17 PM
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06-10-2004 12:23 PM

steamrolled

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Started by , 06-10-2004 12:26 AM
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06-10-2004 03:43 AM

IGM-Pay

Hello. I am new to this forum. I've been reading the threads in here religiously for about 3 weeks but this is my first post. Anyways I would...

Started by Joe Canada, 06-03-2004 02:02 PM
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06-08-2004 06:28 PM

Learning to Lay Down a Strong Hand is Important?

I was at the sands in Atlantic City this weekend, playing $100 minimum buy in NO-LIMIT blinds $1-$2. First let me tell you I am a tight player. I...

Started by fsg03, 06-07-2004 12:51 PM
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06-08-2004 02:37 PM

Going on Tilt: What is it, and how to avoid it

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Started by , 06-03-2004 01:22 PM
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06-07-2004 02:05 PM

OMG ! Happy & Sad lol

I was playing a 10$ 18plrs SNG 4 players left 3 including me with a medium stack and one with a big stack. I was SB A10s shows Button raised...

Started by leon_rts, 06-05-2004 12:41 PM
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06-07-2004 12:39 PM

Player Info

This may be a dumb question but I am fairly new to online poker. I play at Party Poker now but I was playing for play money at Vic Chandler's site. ...

Started by robe43, 04-28-2004 01:04 PM
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06-05-2004 05:52 PM

Giving your opponent cheap cards

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Started by , 06-05-2004 01:08 PM
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06-05-2004 01:08 PM

when to see rags

OK, I'm wondering what your opinions are on seeing the flop with a crappy hand. I'll give you a situation. You are playing early in a tournament....

Started by Humphrind, 06-01-2004 06:33 PM
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06-05-2004 08:07 AM

Flush draws

I'm wondering how various players on this forum play post flop when you've got a decent hand such as top pair/top kicker and the flop comes 2 to a...

Started by DrNoChance, 05-27-2004 08:12 PM
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06-04-2004 08:37 PM

goin semi pro

I started playing poker about 4 - 5 months ago and I started playing poker for money for the first time a little less than 3 months ago, I feel that...

Started by maxxscam, 06-03-2004 07:54 PM
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06-04-2004 01:19 PM

Check Raising & Bluffing

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Started by , 06-03-2004 02:53 PM
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06-04-2004 02:04 AM

Ever Had A Feeling About A Hand ?

I get feelings for certain hands at certain times and they are normally hands i'd throw away in an instant. Was playing in university the other...

Started by SpArKy, 06-02-2004 03:13 AM
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06-03-2004 11:01 PM

Grinding it Out

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Started by , 06-03-2004 08:22 PM
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06-03-2004 08:22 PM

How do you play this?

NL Holdem .25/.50 blinds. Playing in a home game this game this situation came up. How would you play it? You are holding ATs and raise $2...

Started by Les_Worm, 05-28-2004 11:54 PM
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06-02-2004 01:51 PM

I'm an idiot

everytime i get ACe aCE i get caught, i think theres no way he's got the straight, who calls a preflop raise with a 2. last two nights have just...

Started by maxxscam, 05-26-2004 01:42 AM
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06-01-2004 04:48 PM

The 7 deadly forms of rank domination?

I'm putting together a computer program to deal out a large sample of hands and figure out the odds of given hands being dominated for various...

Started by Fnord, 02-23-2004 02:57 PM
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06-01-2004 02:48 PM

What would u rather see...AA or AK?

I saw both and got cracked with them both last night....Am I wrong in that I think AK is a better hand?

Started by EddieBoy, 04-14-2004 07:47 PM
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06-01-2004 02:21 PM

Pre-flop raising amounts for 10$ NL .05/.10 blinds

I'm currently playing in the $10 NL Paradise Poker rooms because my bankroll is fairly small at this time. I typically raise by about the same...

Started by DrNoChance, 05-28-2004 09:14 PM
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06-01-2004 01:08 PM

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