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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, QQ in the small blind

UTG is 12/12 over 40 hands, BB is a complete unknown. Flatting pre OK since utg is tight? Or 3-bet? What do you like ott? b/f, c/c, c/f?...

Started by couriermike, 01-18-2011 01:32 AM
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01-20-2011 12:15 PM

New exercise to practice hand reading!

Today while I was in the shower (I do my best thinking there) I was bemoaning the fact that I still suck at thinking about opponent ranges when I'm...

Started by grnydrowave2, 01-18-2011 10:18 PM
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01-20-2011 09:26 AM

Building a player profile

I'm trying to build player profiles for .10/.25 FR and looking for some opinions. HM allows you label 24 profiles, (Rock Lion, ABC etc) Stars has 8...

Started by CaptSammy, 01-15-2011 04:46 AM
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01-20-2011 04:31 AM

No Longer Beginners Circle Moderator

As many of you have noticed, I'm no longer the Beginner's Circle moderator. I decided to step down earlier today, and it's something I've been...

Started by spoonitnow, 01-16-2011 12:38 AM
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01-20-2011 12:05 AM

Question---3-betting in position

I've read that your 3-bet should be around 4 x the pfr. If someone between you and the pf raiser calls, do you increase your 3-bet to 5x or bump it...

Started by 2DangFishy, 01-18-2011 07:56 PM
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01-19-2011 09:17 PM

homeboy raise out the blind (LC)

PokerStars Game #55994119563: Hold'em No Limit ($0.05/$0.10 USD) - 2011/01/15 15:34:35 ET Table 'Moultona XII' 9-max Seat #4 is the button Seat 1:...

Started by lil cottonball, 01-18-2011 12:22 AM
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01-19-2011 08:14 PM

HUD Statistics and what they mean.

Is there a good place out there that I can find out whats best to put in my HUD and stuff, like VPIP PFR and whatever, and what it means and how to...

Started by fatbear5090, 01-18-2011 07:55 PM
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01-19-2011 06:31 PM

10NL, TP on paired flop

This is the only hand i've played with villain, no stats or anything. This is Rush. When there's a paired high card otf, I usually don't go for...

Started by couriermike, 01-17-2011 11:04 AM
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01-19-2011 01:15 PM

25NL, TT oop, flop c/r called

Only 4 hands on villain but he looks taggy. Do you play the flop differently? When he calls the flop c/r I think he has mostly draws, sometimes...

Started by couriermike, 01-19-2011 09:19 AM
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01-19-2011 01:12 PM

AQ

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (9 handed) - PokerStars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com saw flop MP1 ($3.85) MP2 ($4.46) MP3...

Started by Razvan729, 01-19-2011 09:46 AM
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01-19-2011 12:00 PM

Top Pair & OESD in SB raised by BTN w/ wet flop ($5NL, FR)

I'm in the SB and the BTN attempts to steal. I defend, he calls, I have TPGK w/ an OESD on a flushy board. I bet and get raised. I don't have a...

Started by rowhousepd, 01-18-2011 04:35 AM
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01-19-2011 07:58 AM

SC in multiway 3bet pot

$0.10/$0.25 No Limit Holdem 6 Players Hand Conversion Powered by weaktight.com Stacks: UTG ($49.50) UTG+1 ($37.47) CO ($6) Hero ...

Started by Viscaro, 01-16-2011 03:17 PM
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01-19-2011 01:42 AM

HEM Leak Buster - $1k Context

I added a Leak Buster license to my HEM pro, and found this link: Leak Buster Video Contest - Submit a video showing us how Leak Buster has...

Started by Robb, 01-15-2011 11:47 AM
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01-18-2011 09:10 PM

Middle set on river, two villains, poss straight/wet board ($5NL micros)

I have pocket J's in EP, I 3bet preflop, check the flop (probably unwisely), bet the turn, and get put in an awkward situation when I hit a set on...

Started by rowhousepd, 01-16-2011 03:54 AM
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01-18-2011 05:27 PM

fold to a mini 3bet , is my reasoning correct?

Villian 3bets 3.8% over 1.7k ( btw hes 22/7 with a 7% blind steal, that makes him passive right?) I Folded here , then ran it through...

Started by celtic123, 01-17-2011 08:13 AM
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01-18-2011 04:28 PM

couple hands 5nl

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (9 handed) - PokerStars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com saw flop Hero (MP1) ($5.14) MP2 ($3.25)...

Started by Razvan729, 01-17-2011 01:27 PM
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01-18-2011 02:15 PM

bottom set deep vs aggro turn heat 25nl

villain is 35-20-5 over 50, one significant hand when i raised turn with my turned nut straight (89s) and he called his overpair on the paired board,...

Started by daven, 01-11-2011 09:38 PM
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01-18-2011 07:03 AM

AQ top pair improves to vulnerable Full House on river w/ very wet board ($5NL FR)

There are two things I was worried about here: along the way (F and T) I was worried about a possible flush. If not I figured he either had an Ace...

Started by rowhousepd, 01-16-2011 05:48 AM
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01-18-2011 04:34 AM

Question Dead Links

I'm new here, and while I'm finding the site very useful and interesting, I am find the number of dead links incredibly frustrating. Where do I...

Started by HarryHatless, 01-17-2011 01:19 PM
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01-17-2011 10:38 PM

10NL, rate the bluff

Villain is 22/17/1 over 200 hands. He seems good, like he could fold an overpair here which is what I think he has most of the time. OK bluff spot?...

Started by couriermike, 01-14-2011 10:49 PM
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01-17-2011 07:28 PM

25nl - T8s OTB running a bluff

25nl Party Poker Villain is playing decent TAGG - not aggressive enough, but someone i wouldnt term passive. I only enter the pot as the caller...

Started by Miffed22001, 01-12-2011 07:03 PM
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01-17-2011 10:13 AM

5NL FR flopped set vs half stack - extraction

Opp is 34 / 8 / 7AF / 50HEMAggFreq over 38 hands, and half-stacked at this point in the game. Flop is relatively wet and hits his range, but his...

Started by daviddem, 01-16-2011 02:29 PM
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01-17-2011 09:34 AM

25NL; Define Villain's SB 3-Bet Range

As the topic says. Here's what we've got on our Villain: - 14/12/0 over 42 hands (third number refers to 0% 3-bet) - likely knows that hero is...

Started by Penneywize, 01-16-2011 11:13 PM
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01-17-2011 07:45 AM

TPTK on wet board, check-raised by maniac (in the micros)

I find myself not having the stones to call check-raises on the turn for fear of being Beluga'd, but I'm not sure if I'm being overly cautious. ...

Started by rowhousepd, 01-15-2011 09:48 PM
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01-16-2011 10:53 PM

10NL, call triple barrel?

Villain is 15/13/3 over 113 hands. His fold bb to steal is 90. He has donked 2 of 2 times. I don't give the donk alot of respect but decide to...

Started by couriermike, 01-15-2011 11:50 PM
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01-16-2011 02:33 PM

qq oop 25nl

OK villain is 0/0 over 9 hands Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (9 handed) - Full Tilt Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com MP1 ($37.29)...

Started by philly and the phanatics, 01-13-2011 07:51 PM
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01-16-2011 01:57 PM

10NL, mini 3-bet from ABC tag, blind vs button

Villain is 17/13/2 with 3% 3-bet over 117 hands. Preflop, the 3-bet is so small that it looks OK to call hoping to flop 2pr or good draw etc, even...

Started by couriermike, 01-15-2011 07:19 PM
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01-16-2011 01:08 PM

Buy ins

When playing microstakes like .02/.05 on Pstars you can buy in up to 12.50 on the full ring games. But when you go to .05/.10 10.00 is the max buy...

Started by gotigers1234, 01-13-2011 02:39 PM
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01-16-2011 12:19 AM

raising flop c-bets vs regs gogogo

I want to start an ideas thread too! Raising c-bets is interesting. Like, do we all do it with sets on tt boards but never with sets on A94rb?...

Started by daven, 01-12-2011 03:33 PM
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01-15-2011 11:17 PM

Let's Talk Balance

Got a request for this one, so I'll start a discussion and hopefully I'll be able to add it to the digest at some point. In a simplistic view, there...

Started by spoonitnow, 01-11-2011 03:02 PM
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01-15-2011 11:05 PM

BigBetPoker LiveSupport

As you are aware of, the days for BigBetPoker to close down his doors is counting down very fast... The 31st is only a few weeks ahead. We are in...

Started by BigBetPoker_Melanie, 01-14-2011 08:10 PM
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01-15-2011 09:04 AM

Double Barrel Villain - No Previous Reads

I might just be looking for validation of my decisions here, but I figure I'd open it up to you more experienced players to see what you think. So...

Started by TheTouch, 01-12-2011 07:21 PM
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01-14-2011 11:14 PM

10NL, AK facing turn min-raise

Villain is 30/20/2 over 54 hands with a 3-bet of 10%, 2 out of 20 opportunities. When I bet the turn big, I'm committed but the small turn raise...

Started by couriermike, 01-12-2011 11:43 PM
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01-14-2011 07:20 PM

Notes on Mental Toughness

Being "at peace" with discomfort is one of the keys to mental toughness, in my opinion. All discomfort consists of is not accepting reality. That's...

Started by spoonitnow, 07-18-2008 09:02 AM
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01-13-2011 09:24 PM

Focus Right/Wrong

After opening and then reading the AA thread I had to write this. Stop focusing on things that almost never happen. You know that it is 100% okay...

Started by !Luck, 01-13-2011 10:03 AM
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01-13-2011 03:23 PM

fold turn?

opp is unknown, i just at the table, my second hand here, pre i give him 99+ AQs+, flop just set and overpairs.... can/should fold turn? ...

Started by Razvan729, 01-13-2011 04:58 AM
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01-13-2011 02:19 PM

Cool Selling Most Poker Ebooks (Cheap)

Hi Guys, I am selling Most of the ebooks that are available online at a very cheap rate ! Ranging from 5-7$ ! Please Contact me by Pming or Emailing...

Started by CrackedDucks, 01-13-2011 08:12 AM
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01-13-2011 12:52 PM

25nl: Top set on turn C/r all in

25nl Party Poker We have been quiet and tight so no real image to speak of. Villain just sat down - this is his second hand. Trivial call...

Started by Miffed22001, 01-11-2011 04:31 PM
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01-13-2011 09:18 AM

Table selection or starting tables

So there is always discussion about table selection and it's importance to ones winrate. You have to find a table preferrably with several fish at...

Started by HarleyGuy13, 01-12-2011 06:29 PM
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01-13-2011 08:55 AM

{Mental Toughness Thread Derailment}

I am not so sure about that. If I am impatient in that long line, it's because I am steaming about the waste of my precious time caused by whatever...

Started by daviddem, 01-12-2011 02:34 AM
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01-13-2011 01:44 AM

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