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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

25nl 6m, AQo double gutter, rainbow flop

i've recently made a switch to predominantly playing 6max games, i also dropped down a stake so whatever slight adjustments i need to make in...

Started by rpm, 06-28-2011 10:22 PM
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06-30-2011 08:32 AM

Folding QQ preflop?

Everytime I get QQ i lose. I bet on the flop, get put all in (with only undercards on the board), I call the all in, and have the guy dominated. Then...

Started by john111_x, 06-29-2011 02:56 AM
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06-30-2011 12:24 AM

Full Tilt in trouble?

This is a concern... I can't log on & I found this: Full Tilt Poker Operations Suspended - Poker News - CardPlayer.com I guess I can kiss goodbye...

Started by Moradis, 06-29-2011 09:21 AM
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06-29-2011 07:55 PM

5NL-AK in BB vs steal

No reads No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (7 handed) - Hold'em Manager Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com MP1 ($5.07) MP2 ($2.10) CO ($1.84)...

Started by ATM, 06-27-2011 04:13 PM
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06-29-2011 06:08 PM

TPTK on wet flop. Line check

PokerStars - $0.05 NL (9 max) - Holdem - 9 players Hand converted by PokerTracker 3 BB: $8.19 Hero (UTG): $5.00 UTG+1: $6.26 MP: $5.95 MP+1:...

Started by Razvan729, 06-26-2011 02:19 AM
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06-29-2011 09:11 AM

ABCD Theorem - manipulating C

First off I want to say this is not a strategy thread. I've just been thinking about this stuff alot recently, and would appreciate any comments on...

Started by Mr. Bucket, 05-14-2011 07:43 AM
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06-28-2011 07:27 PM

What's your shoving range?

$0.10/$0.25 No Limit Holdem 9 Players Hand Conversion Powered by weaktight.com Stacks: UTG ($11.06) UTG+1 ($25.32) MP1 ($26.45) MP2 ...

Started by lolpwnt, 06-26-2011 09:20 AM
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06-27-2011 06:26 PM

Shallow tables pfr size

Just wondering I have been playing the shallow tables at $2NL, should i be raising 4x like I do in 100bb games or drop it to 3x because of 40bb...

Started by tripaces, 06-26-2011 05:57 AM
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06-27-2011 11:05 AM

poker discipline, and studying

hello! so recently ive been trying to focus more of my poker time (~25%) on studying the game, eg, lurking forums, reading articles, watching...

Started by Zorkion, 06-21-2011 06:26 PM
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06-27-2011 12:51 AM

Call a 5bet shove with Jacks?

Villain is 33/14 but only over 14 hands. Thing was, he had already 3bet 4 times which seemed excessive to me. One of those 3bets he showed down...

Started by PKKFW, 06-24-2011 10:31 PM
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06-26-2011 06:44 PM

Looking for study group/ partners

Hello everyone I play NLHE-FR 5NL-10NL and I'm looking joining into study group. Also look for some study partners on skype . PM me if...

Started by ATM, 06-26-2011 06:01 AM
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06-26-2011 06:01 AM

RIP #flopturnriver`

Today M2M and I finally left, leaving only elninja who is a bot it's gone, only to return when America can play again :(

Started by EasyPoker, 06-25-2011 08:07 PM
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06-26-2011 04:22 AM

set on river facing raise

only 13 hands in villan 25/25 Grabbed by Holdem Manager NL Holdem $0.25(BB) Replayer SB ($25.77) Hero ($24.75) UTG ($25.02) UTG+1 ($14.25)...

Started by fulksy, 06-21-2011 07:35 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,383
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06-25-2011 03:47 PM

Blind aggression wins pot - how to play this correctly?

I just started reviewing my sessions and I came across this horrifying hand. I took down a decent pot anyway but I am going to try and figure out the...

Started by morningrind, 06-23-2011 01:55 AM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,595
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06-24-2011 04:45 PM

need 5nl to be a nano baller?

I was googling phrases that interest me lately as i do sometimes when i'm about to go to sleep :rolleyes: "nano stakes to baller" was my phrase of...

Started by LuckySlevin, 06-23-2011 06:24 PM
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06-24-2011 05:34 AM

QQ Line

villan 38/27 only 26 hands though Grabbed by Holdem Manager NL Holdem $0.25(BB) Replayer Hero ($25.41) BB ($37.32) UTG ($17.80) CO...

Started by fulksy, 06-20-2011 10:35 PM
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06-23-2011 04:51 PM

Adjusting to isolation.

So today I played a few hands against this guy in a 6 max table. After a little trashtalk he decided to be lame and harass me. I need help on how to...

Started by whisper132, 06-20-2011 05:35 AM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,730
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06-23-2011 02:42 AM

Can I get more value?

Sorry about the mess, cakes hand history is weird like that. This villian is horrible. Limps every single hand. Min bets all his bottom pairs and...

Started by whisper132, 06-20-2011 04:41 PM
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06-21-2011 10:34 AM

ajo on gutshot vs unknown

Cake Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.04 BB (9 handed) - Cake-Poker Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com CO ($3.69) Button ($1.52) SB ($1.58) BB...

Started by Zorkion, 06-18-2011 11:15 AM
Replies: 22 Views: 2,039
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06-21-2011 06:55 AM

AK TP facing turn bet

villan 24/20 only over about 40 hands, Grabbed by Holdem Manager NL Holdem $0.25(BB) Replayer SB ($33.24) Hero ($33.93) BTN ($25.78) Dealt...

Started by fulksy, 06-18-2011 08:26 PM
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06-20-2011 01:26 PM

Flush draw + pair vs EP cbet & shove - do I call? ($4NL FR)

I call an EP raise from the fairly tight villain (14/10/1.9). The only read I have is that he has cbet the flop heads-up w/ when he misses. But...

Started by rowhousepd, 06-17-2011 05:28 AM
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06-20-2011 11:35 AM

what range to call 3 bet

villan here seems like a pretty big fish (although only like 60 hands) he's running 57/22. 3 bet 10% what range do i call this 3 bet with, (3...

Started by fulksy, 06-18-2011 01:30 AM
Replies: 19 Views: 2,041
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06-19-2011 11:06 PM

KK facing river bet

villan is a short stacker 16/14 Agg 4.7 (~300 hands) Grabbed by Holdem Manager NL Holdem $0.25(BB) Replayer SB ($25) BB ($30.94) UTG ($14.07)...

Started by fulksy, 06-17-2011 03:26 PM
Replies: 16 Views: 1,881
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06-19-2011 01:30 AM

A Regular, changing his style

I've got a regular 17/2/3.5k. He has been ultra passive since time began, And he is a winning player. Lately , I've seen him turn up with 96...

Started by celtic123, 06-15-2011 02:17 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,607
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06-17-2011 06:28 PM

10NL; AKs; postflop line.

Hello forum members. Since I started playing cash again; I am not certain about my game. So I would like to hear your thoughts about this hand. I...

Started by FourLetterWord, 06-16-2011 05:01 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,270
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06-17-2011 10:00 AM

Know more about game

Hi, I am new here to learn more about Poker so are you guys ready to share some tips... awaiting for your reply

Started by getpokerlover, 06-16-2011 01:48 PM
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06-16-2011 08:39 PM

overcards vs lag pot bet

Cake Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.04 BB (6 handed) - Cake-Poker Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com BB ($1.20) UTG ($8.54) Hero (MP) ($4.35) CO...

Started by Zorkion, 06-15-2011 02:09 AM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,582
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06-16-2011 11:56 AM

5NL- 67s vs agressive line

No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (6 handed) - Hold'em Manager Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com ( this is FR table w/6 players dealt cards ) ...

Started by ATM, 06-14-2011 05:49 AM
Replies: 28 Views: 2,216
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06-16-2011 12:01 AM

Flop top set, no good?

Hello FTR This is my first post. My name is thomas, was a generally losing mtt player i.e no deep runs (playing mtts way out my BR). I'm decent...

Started by airdraken, 06-12-2011 09:07 AM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,947
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06-15-2011 10:50 PM

folding AA on the flop, legit fold?

Villain is 13% VPIP and 10%PFR with 1%3bet and 17%checkraise over 288 hands and my history with him is one single hand one i flopped nut-straight vs...

Started by crazydeuce, 06-15-2011 04:36 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,400
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06-15-2011 10:26 PM

25nl vs nit

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (9 handed) - PokerStars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com saw flop MP3 ($10.53) CO ($25.51) Button...

Started by Razvan729, 06-14-2011 06:17 AM
Replies: 21 Views: 2,839
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06-15-2011 07:47 PM

Small session review $2NL

I’m going to do a session review trying to concentrate on my pre-flop play mostly for a small session I just played at $2NL 9Max one tabling. I ran...

Started by tripaces, 06-13-2011 06:31 PM
Replies: 12 Views: 1,722
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06-15-2011 12:31 PM

Thoughts on 3betting in this situation

UTG is 8/8, cbet 50%, Agg freq flop 22% and turn 0% and no 3 or 4bet %'s over 59 hands. SB is 6/6, Agg freq flop is 25% and turn 33% and no 3 or...

Started by PKKFW, 06-07-2011 08:19 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,219
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06-15-2011 05:41 AM

Bet sizing question

UTG+1 is 20/18 cbet 75%, fold to cbet raise% is 100%(1) over 59 hands SB is 36/0 over 25 hands, c/f's flop alot and seems like pretty much a fit or...

Started by PKKFW, 06-07-2011 07:42 PM
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06-15-2011 05:24 AM

overadjusting

i was going to make a thread like a week ago on this because i wanted some feedback on a concept i hadn't really put much thought into. What do you...

Started by Imthenewfish, 06-14-2011 10:54 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,302
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06-15-2011 02:24 AM

Ask Spoony About Poker, Life, and Anything Else

As the title says. I'll try to spin all of my answers into being poker advice-related.

Started by spoonitnow, 03-26-2010 10:45 PM
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06-14-2011 08:12 AM

New in poker world

Hi, I am new in this form and also poker world. Want to lean more from you all. Thanks

Started by mark147, 06-08-2011 12:49 AM
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06-14-2011 07:06 AM

25nl Q flush faces river minraise

villain is unknown. w/ 0/0 over 17 hands PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (7 handed) - PokerStars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com ...

Started by Razvan729, 06-12-2011 04:08 AM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,222
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06-14-2011 04:03 AM

Monster Flop - How Do I Get Most Out Of It?

Titan No-Limit Hold'em, $1.20 6-MAx SnG Converted by Hand coz I couldn't get the Hand Converter to work Blinds: $75/$150 CO ($3460) C'est...

Started by DoubleJ, 06-11-2011 01:34 PM
Replies: 20 Views: 1,628
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06-13-2011 08:12 PM

Play or fold? Bet river or check?

Villain at this stage is 20/12, Steal 11% but 0 from 1 in SB, cbet 63% and AGG only 1.4 sample only 29 hands though. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em,...

Started by PKKFW, 06-11-2011 05:22 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,157
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06-12-2011 07:27 PM

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