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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

aces and aces and reads - 25nl thinking

so overpairs are sometimes only one pair, and sometimes they're the uber-nuts. A few hands from the last day or two. None of these were hands that...

Started by daven, 11-29-2010 12:41 AM
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11-30-2010 09:07 PM

opening AQ utg in Full Ring micros - my reasoning now added

I'm interested in decent, detailed reasoning on why/why not to open AQ from under the gun in 5nl Full Ring. I'm not as interested in why/why not in...

Started by daven, 09-03-2009 01:06 PM
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11-30-2010 04:56 PM

Problem Hands

I have the same basic question with 2 different hands. A-Q and J-J. The typical scenario is you open from middle position in a micro 6-max game and...

Started by Wikkiwikki, 11-29-2010 08:59 AM
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11-30-2010 06:19 AM

TPTK IP v weak op

Villain is 69/10 over 50 hands. I'm pretty happy with my line pre-flop. The flop felt rather dry so I went with a half pot bet for value . The...

Started by argash, 11-29-2010 04:32 AM
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11-30-2010 06:15 AM

BigBetPoker & FTR Exclusive Heads Up Tournament!

Hurry up to get into tonight's exclusive Heads Up Tournament! If you are not a member of BigBetPoker yet, or you are... but haven't made a deposit...

Started by BigBetPoker_Melanie, 11-28-2010 11:57 AM
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11-30-2010 12:17 AM

Bot thing is becoming very questionable!

Im starting to not like the experience of playing online poker. Im noticing a lot of junk being called on table full of $$$. I mean I watched my...

Started by Rock46jj, 11-26-2010 09:37 PM
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11-29-2010 06:04 PM

stats tool comparison

Hi BC, We are looking for some feedback about one of our new tools that is in its beta stage. Poker Stats DB Basically, this tool supports...

Started by givememyleg, 11-29-2010 07:10 AM
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11-29-2010 12:55 PM

The Official "Why Should I Bet With Equity" Thread

Awesome picture. So feel free to get to talking because I feel like just making this thread is sufficient to be my contribution to the thread.

Started by spoonitnow, 11-27-2010 10:02 PM
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11-28-2010 09:06 PM

Live Game, tough spot, super deep.

Playing a 10nl live game, deep stack buy ins. I'm the 2nd best at the table, and the best player at the table has position on me. Effective...

Started by Ragnar4, 11-27-2010 05:48 AM
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11-28-2010 08:13 PM

5NL Rush 6max, AA as bluff-catcher multi-way on paired flop

:D We're 5-way to the flop in a 3-bet pot. I don't have more than 15 hands on any villain, but I'm assuming the short-stack blinds are...

Started by couriermike, 11-27-2010 08:34 PM
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11-28-2010 06:00 PM

2NL 6max As5s in the BB vs UTG raise

*it's button raise, not UTG raise if a mod could please change the title Button is 15/15/0 3b/22ATS over 20 hands SB is 100/14/0 3b/33ATS over 16...

Started by daviddem, 11-27-2010 07:44 AM
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11-28-2010 05:56 AM

turned bottom set on scurry board

Villain is 24/12 with agg 64 over small sample. so hes been fairly aggressive. Havent seen him show down any hands yet. Im wondering if i should...

Started by thelorax, 11-26-2010 01:58 PM
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11-28-2010 02:29 AM

AQo SB vs BTN 10NL FR

Villain appears to be a maniac running about 35/27 with a 60% ATS. I have not 3bet him before and I haven't seen him show down that many hands. From...

Started by Donachello, 11-26-2010 11:53 AM
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11-27-2010 08:07 PM

TPTK or high card vs weak hand/bluff

Lets assume few hypotethical situations that come around often. 1. I preflop raise AK, someone calls. Flop comes something like A72 rainbow. I...

Started by Nekrogovner, 11-26-2010 10:12 AM
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11-27-2010 07:51 PM

limped pot bb special, 2nd nut flush. River paired board...

ok, pre and sometimes i'm raising it up here and sometimes i just check. flop is bingo and i donk lead heaps so why not do it with a made hand once...

Started by daven, 11-24-2010 05:39 AM
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11-27-2010 02:26 PM

A9 on A3395 vs nit - river sizing? 25nl

villain is 11-6 over 30, low fold to cbet, no significant pots, he bought in for $20. Everything in this hand super-standard? FWIW i run like 8-8...

Started by daven, 11-25-2010 05:35 PM
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11-27-2010 11:53 AM

FR ep open range, KQs vs 66

Quote: Originally Posted by daven think about which is better to open utg, KQs or 66 ...

Started by daven, 11-25-2010 09:31 PM
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11-27-2010 05:19 AM

AQo blind vs steal - bluff river air?

villain is 15-12-4 (ja, 4 is 3b%) over about 100 hands - he has me around 23-15 over this sample and a reasonably high blinds 3b. He hasn't folded to...

Started by daven, 11-24-2010 05:29 AM
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11-27-2010 01:52 AM

KK overpair vs fish turn pot-donk bet 25nl

villain is rando-fish, 50-6 over 18, no reads except he limp-called A8s then called down on AK752 vs small bets and lost at showdown. i timed down...

Started by daven, 11-25-2010 05:17 PM
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11-27-2010 01:39 AM

villians w/ high Agr Freq & low Agr Factor, and vice versa

What does it say about a villain if he has a high Aggression Frequency but a low Aggression Factor? Ditto w/ the opposite -- a low Agr Freq and a...

Started by rowhousepd, 07-28-2010 12:29 AM
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11-26-2010 10:50 AM

AFq?

How do i use AFq or aggression frequency, or how is this stat useful?

Started by nickatina-69, 11-26-2010 10:43 AM
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11-26-2010 10:47 AM

Wow, online poker is fun again

I finally feel happy again when I play online poker. I have been stuck for a while, but after I have changed to a nother site I have really hit the...

Started by jever86, 11-24-2010 07:10 PM
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11-26-2010 10:46 AM

Chance of SF higher than 3-8d

Hi, Not sure if this is the right place to ask this question, but it feels like a beginner's question anyway: The case is the following: I...

Started by Ree84, 11-26-2010 04:50 AM
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11-26-2010 10:44 AM

Advice on the process of Cashing out Winnings

I recently used my wife's credit card to deposit money into bodog poker. When I made my bodog account I used my name when signing up. I want to...

Started by bummy2020, 11-25-2010 09:31 PM
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11-25-2010 09:59 PM

Defending against draws

I hate positions like these. Too often i just shove, which is bad. Lets assume villain is on a flush draw with an over card to our Qs. Therefore he...

Started by Openside, 11-25-2010 10:43 AM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,090
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11-25-2010 05:46 PM

Stats check considering moving up

Hi all - So I hit my br target I've been aiming for to move up to 5nl today, and am feeling pretty good about my game overall, and wanted to get a...

Started by dahve3d, 11-18-2010 01:35 PM
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11-25-2010 05:29 PM

EV is additive

EDIT:ADDING SUBTITLES BECAUSE IT'S 'HARD TO READ' GENERAL THOUGHTS:We are always trying to make the most +EV play we can whenever its our turn to...

Started by Imthenewfish, 11-23-2010 06:23 PM
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11-24-2010 06:44 PM

poker tracker newbie

I just purchased poker tracker, been playing poker online for about 4 years but never used any tools, my question is when looking at my opponents...

Started by bigstock2001, 11-23-2010 10:07 AM
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11-24-2010 02:08 PM

minimal stats maniac shoves?

I have 58 hands on villain and he's a dumbass. with stats of 41/0 and the notes read: AllinPreflopWithJunk(1) calls with junk IP for multiway(1/1)...

Started by HarleyGuy13, 11-21-2010 04:12 PM
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11-24-2010 01:49 PM

taking a hard look at poker training sites

lately I have been really considering sign up for a poker training site to improve my game and become a winning player.I was wondering if anyone has...

Started by Plitz, 11-20-2010 08:10 AM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,195
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11-24-2010 01:47 PM

Looking to expand my book collection (need advise)

HI,I am currently looking to pick out a new book for Xmas. I own all 3 HOH, the new 6max book and Little Green book audio. I am torn between Sit...

Started by Plitz, 11-24-2010 12:06 PM
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11-24-2010 12:57 PM

Three-way limp pot with TPWK (2NL)

Villain is 37/6 over 35 hands. AFq is 20, AF is 0.60. I don't have any other notes/reads on him. UTG+1 is 65/6 over 34, with notes on him that he'll...

Started by Tukka, 11-24-2010 06:14 AM
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11-24-2010 07:30 AM

Basic Bankroll Management Math: An Instructive Example

I've gotten asked about this twice in the past week, which is usually when I decide to make a post about something. Here I'm going to break down the...

Started by spoonitnow, 11-18-2010 03:59 PM
Replies: 34 Views: 9,014
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11-24-2010 01:03 AM

PF 3bet OOP and hitting resistance @ 5NL

Hand 1 Villain is 8/6 over 130. I have no PF 3bet data. No reads of significance. Range: AQs/o+, JJ+. He flats my 3bet so im thinking that AA is...

Started by Openside, 11-22-2010 10:54 AM
Replies: 26 Views: 1,785
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11-23-2010 10:39 PM

22 in the sb, multiway pre but unsure about implied odds

MP ($12.81) Button ($5.22) Hero (SB) ($6.34) BB ($8.08) UTG ($0.83) Preflop: Hero is SB with 2, 2 UTG bets $0.15, MP calls $0.15, Button...

Started by mbiz, 11-20-2010 08:27 PM
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11-23-2010 10:22 PM

AA overpair - simple flop fold? 25nl

villain is 13-9 over decent sample. He has raised 10% of flop c-bets, has a pretty high W$WSD and i have notes that he fastplays nut hands on wet...

Started by daven, 11-21-2010 07:06 PM
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11-23-2010 05:36 PM

AK overs, turn nfd, river flush - sizing? 25nl

villain seems pretty bad, but super aggro means that he's a different type of dead money. He's 42-24-20 over 200 and may have reason to believe that...

Started by daven, 11-21-2010 07:15 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,108
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11-23-2010 03:57 PM

5NL FR AJs in MP2 - bet this turn?

I hate AJ, apart for stealing or in LP against one or two loose limpers, so I am still not sure why I did not throw this one away. Part of it I guess...

Started by daviddem, 11-20-2010 04:04 AM
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11-23-2010 07:40 AM

Villians river play?

I like it actually. weaktight | Hand | 9Ts - $0.05/$0.10 Ante $0.02 No Limit Holdem

Started by JustinSKS, 11-22-2010 05:21 AM
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11-22-2010 08:05 AM

AA - Multiway, facing raise on flop.

Villain is 21/17/2.2 w/ 7% 3bet over 276 hands However he only calls about 12% in raised preflop pots. Not seen him get to SD often. Tends to bet...

Started by Vinland, 11-21-2010 11:46 PM
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11-22-2010 01:54 AM

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