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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

Hello to all sweet members

Hi I am Allena Smith. New to this forum. Just want to say hello to all poker lovers.

Started by allena, 08-25-2011 04:20 AM
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08-25-2011 05:18 PM

FD on Flop versus Donk-Bet

Is this simply a pot-odds decision? or is there a better line than calling? SB - 21/21/0 over 29 hands UTG - 23/15/20 over 13 hands ...

Started by DoubleJ, 08-24-2011 06:08 PM
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08-25-2011 09:24 AM

Win a Big Pot and then...Vanish?

at uNL, I frequently see players do a Keyser Soze after winning a big pot. is this just a coincidence, or part of some cunning bankroll management...

Started by DoubleJ, 08-22-2011 08:37 AM
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08-25-2011 07:10 AM

bet-sizing in two simple spots, 10nl

cheers to vinland for the thread inspiration Villain is 31/7/1.3 loose passive with a 70% fold to cbet Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB...

Started by daven, 08-23-2011 12:51 AM
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08-25-2011 03:49 AM

Poll Poll: Top ten Poker Books

While there’s a lot to be learned about poker by simply going out and playing the game, players can’t over look the advantage of reading on the...

Started by livin2die, 08-24-2011 11:21 AM
poker books
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08-25-2011 02:21 AM

Hello and book recommendations

Hello FTR, I've been getting harrassed by Petulie and Carroters to stop lurking and post something for months now, so here we are. I'm one of...

Started by WinoBalla, 08-24-2011 08:41 AM
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08-24-2011 10:31 PM

Stack size & bankroll management

Hi guys, I've got a question about stack size how it impacts your bankroll strategy. I was on a particularly soft table last night & the cards...

Started by Moradis, 08-24-2011 02:00 AM
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08-24-2011 10:09 PM

10nl Small flush vs flop 3bet AI

Villain is pretty much unknown, stats are 16/14 AFq 63 over 50 hands PokerStars - $0.10 NL (9 max) - Holdem - 8 players Hand converted by...

Started by Razvan729, 08-22-2011 10:43 AM
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08-24-2011 06:07 PM

5NL - KK facing raise on turn

First off, this player I have to stats on, and he was only playing 1 table. I think we can make a bit of an assumption that he is relatively new and...

Started by nonofyobiz, 08-22-2011 03:58 PM
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08-24-2011 06:04 PM

KQo in BB after Calling Train

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (6 handed) - PokerStars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com Hero (BB) ($5.33) UTG ($1.21) MP ($1.14) CO...

Started by DoubleJ, 08-22-2011 03:40 PM
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08-24-2011 06:01 PM

5NL6max | am I getting bluffed?

Grabbed by Holdem Manager NL Holdem $0.04(BB) Replayer SB ($4.15) BB ($16.29) UTG ($1.23) UTG+1 ($1.68) CO ($3.22) Hero ($5.21) Dealt to...

Started by iLike, 08-24-2011 01:42 PM
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08-24-2011 06:00 PM

5NL6max | quick betsize check

Nothing too interesting, just want to see if my besizing was ok. Villain is unknown, it was my first orbit at the table. Grabbed by Holdem Manager...

Started by iLike, 08-24-2011 01:36 PM
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08-24-2011 03:33 PM

10NL KK vs nit 3bet pre

PokerStars - $0.10 NL (9 max) - Holdem - 8 players Hand converted by PokerTracker 3 MP+1: $7.92 CO: $9.05 BTN: $4.79 SB: $6.35 BB: $11.79...

Started by Razvan729, 08-23-2011 07:50 AM
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08-24-2011 01:32 PM

5NL AA in the BB, 4bet pot

preflop obv he's got a big hand like JJ+, pretty solid player 15/9 over 140 hands. I figured a 5bet would make it obv I had AA, but on that flop I'm...

Started by nonofyobiz, 08-15-2011 12:19 AM
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08-24-2011 11:53 AM

medium pairs preflop facing EP raise w/ LAG behind

This is more of a general questions about lines in this spot and about set-mining rather than based on a specific hand. In a 10NL full ring game,...

Started by rowhousepd, 08-22-2011 01:49 AM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,334
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08-24-2011 11:49 AM

C/raising spot I need help with (10NL)

Villain is 32/22/3 and c-bets 100% UTG ($5) MP ($7.47) CO ($10.45) Button ($2.31) SB ($12.01) Hero (BB) ($10.20)

Started by Kaaskop, 08-22-2011 05:39 AM
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08-22-2011 10:43 AM

3bet %

What would be considered a high 3bet percentage??

Started by nonofyobiz, 08-21-2011 02:09 AM
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08-22-2011 01:20 AM

Can we call/3bet here?

I folded this hand, not all that much wrong with that. But I was thinking about calling or raising. Villain is 41/32/2.8 and he C-bets 43% over...

Started by Kaaskop, 08-19-2011 03:49 PM
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08-21-2011 10:13 AM

math vs instinct

I think and hope, that at least some of you, if not most of you, do have "feelings" about some hands, and i mean here about that " interior voice"...

Started by Razvan729, 08-20-2011 02:09 AM
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08-21-2011 04:19 AM

TP+good kicker, villain donkbets allin on turn

Villain was 36/8 over 80 hands and liked to do some really weird stuff like openshove from UTG etc. Grabbed by Holdem Manager NL Holdem $0.04(BB)...

Started by iLike, 08-15-2011 09:36 AM
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08-20-2011 06:14 PM

im a nit, but is this line too nittish?

UTG is 25/5 over 1.5k,54% cbet the only note I have on him is "all in pre AA" (note from jan this year) The note is seriously lacking, maybe he...

Started by celtic123, 08-18-2011 04:34 PM
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08-19-2011 09:49 PM

Because I know how much yal like PokerStars swag

http://www.flopturnriver.com/pokerforum/ftr-events-announcements/win-free-pokerstars-tshirt-leave-site-user-review-188148.html#post2049115 go go...

Started by givememyleg, 08-05-2011 04:02 AM
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08-19-2011 08:16 PM

5NL AK from SB - hit TPTK but get 3bet

no stats or reads on this guy, really when I get 3bet I'm most worried about KQ hands. Is it ok to get it in with this hand or does his 3bet range...

Started by nonofyobiz, 08-18-2011 03:56 PM
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08-19-2011 03:16 PM

QQ on BTN v Turn Check-Raise

Villain is 58/17/3 but this is only the 13th hand i've played against him/her. No reads yet, and I've seen nothing showndown PokerStars...

Started by DoubleJ, 08-18-2011 07:16 PM
Replies: 12 Views: 1,235
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08-19-2011 01:17 PM

Call river vs calling station?

I'm not sure what to do here. Villain stats are 62/15 over only 15 hands, so I don't know if this is so useful. He raises with random stuff judging...

Started by Kaaskop, 08-18-2011 01:32 PM
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08-19-2011 05:00 AM

QQ vs semiwet board + nit

opp is 11/6 over 90 hands Cake Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (7 handed) - Cake-Poker Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com Button ($14.77)...

Started by Zorkion, 08-18-2011 01:31 AM
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08-18-2011 02:11 PM

kk vs axx, turned nfd

opp is ~10/5 nit Cake Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (8 handed) - Cake-Poker Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com CO ($9.69) Button...

Started by Zorkion, 08-18-2011 02:22 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 673
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08-18-2011 12:39 PM

AK misses flop and villain bets really small

Villain was 47/9 over small sample. Grabbed by Holdem Manager NL Holdem $0.04(BB) Replayer SB ($1.99) BB ($6.12) UTG ($4.50) UTG+1 ($5.02)...

Started by iLike, 08-15-2011 09:24 AM
Replies: 12 Views: 991
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08-18-2011 10:21 AM

5NL JJ again - to the river...

Should I fold to this river bet? Villain is 15/11 over 75 is this a fair range to give villain after calling the flop? 77+, AQs+,KQs - I think...

Started by nonofyobiz, 08-17-2011 04:31 AM
Replies: 8 Views: 968
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08-18-2011 10:13 AM

Good play?

SB is 14/9 agg 1.9 over 1342 hands. Notes say "pro short stacker, doesn't get out of line, respect his raises" CO is a 68/7 fish, very passive and...

Started by PKKFW, 08-16-2011 08:24 PM
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08-17-2011 06:01 PM

5NL JJ in the CO facing strong raise from middle pos.

What's the best thing I can do here? villain is 9/9 over 22 hands I thought if I 3bet I'll only scare off the hands I beat, so I decided to see...

Started by nonofyobiz, 08-15-2011 12:09 AM
Replies: 12 Views: 1,159
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08-17-2011 01:32 AM

Shove river?

Villain is 17/11 Agg 2.3 cbet 50% over 134 hands. No other reads, haven't seen him do anything stupid or stack off lightly etc. PokerStars...

Started by PKKFW, 08-16-2011 12:26 AM
Replies: 9 Views: 772
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08-16-2011 08:28 PM

Raise flop? Bet turn? Shove river?

UTG is 15/13 Agg 4.5 cbet 78% over 213 hands. MP1 is 19/15 Agg 5 over 111 hands have seen him take a stab or two at pots when checked to him. ...

Started by PKKFW, 08-16-2011 12:35 AM
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08-16-2011 06:05 PM

TT turned set 10nl FR

limper is bad 30-9 who is 4-tabling and down a few buyins bb is even worse 46-5 over 60 hands. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (8 handed)...

Started by daven, 08-14-2011 05:14 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 868
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08-15-2011 06:26 PM

betsizing reraise

Grabbed by Holdem Manager NL Holdem $0.04(BB) Replayer SB ($0.95) BB ($1.61) UTG ($1.46) Hero ($5.55) CO ($5) BTN ($4.89) Dealt to Hero...

Started by iLike, 08-15-2011 09:31 AM
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08-15-2011 06:25 PM

46s flops oesd, turns ace - 10nl FR

button is seemingly pretty tag - 14-11 with 4% 3b over 400 hands. 40% fold to cbet, likes to float. Both blinds are uber-nits of the 9-5 variety. ...

Started by daven, 08-13-2011 10:38 PM
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08-15-2011 01:20 PM

Some questions about showdown

Hi, I play my wife in poker sometimes at home and we have run into some questions about showdowns. What are the rules regarding showing cards?...

Started by alexos879, 08-15-2011 07:31 AM
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08-15-2011 12:27 PM

impromptu bc ftr cash game

hey guys gonna setup a 2 table 6m $5nl ftr cash game around 11am EDT Friday. I'll be playing both tables and play pretty seriously and will answer...

Started by bikes, 08-10-2011 10:47 PM
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08-15-2011 08:24 AM

Bet sizing??

All limpers are fish. I chose not to raise preflop as I was in "sit and wait till I get a big hand then bet" mode. Villain is 32/2 and passive,...

Started by PKKFW, 08-13-2011 12:36 AM
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08-15-2011 03:19 AM

NL5SH lot of limpers preflop

Grabbed by Holdem Manager NL Holdem $0.04(BB) Replayer Hero ($5.57) BB ($1.11) UTG ($3.96) UTG+1 ($3.93) BTN ($13.44) Dealt to Hero A:club:...

Started by iLike, 08-14-2011 07:04 AM
Replies: 3 Views: 641
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08-14-2011 09:29 PM

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