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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

NFD and overs in 3bet pot

One more hand from today - CO was 36/18 over 34 hands, BU was 56/19 over 28, both seemed fairly loose/passive somewhat fishy. Hadn't seen either of...

Started by dahve3d, 10-25-2010 03:07 PM
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10-26-2010 12:46 AM

Max value with top FH 300BB deep

<DC> villain is like 18/16 7% 3bet, doesn't fold much to 3bets, has been floating me fairly regularly in all pots I raise on multiple tables, likes...

Started by Donachello, 10-25-2010 03:48 PM
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10-25-2010 05:50 PM

TPGK facing turn raise

Hey guys... hoping I could get your thoughts on a hand from today: Villain was 14/13 over 56 hands here, hadn't seen him get particularly out of...

Started by dahve3d, 10-25-2010 10:50 AM
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10-25-2010 12:44 PM

Stats review 10nl - 160K hands and no improvement. I suck.

A little background first: I've been playing poker for 10 months now. I started with only 5$ BR which Pokerstars gave to me after registering and...

Started by imnotinsane, 10-24-2010 10:17 PM
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10-25-2010 10:36 AM

KK hands @ 5nl

No reads. The tightest range he can have on the turn is against which I am crushed. AA,QQ,KK88,33,AcKc,AQs,AQo (10% equity) But if Add 2...

Started by !Luck, 10-22-2010 02:34 PM
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10-25-2010 10:21 AM

Hands from today

Hand 1: Villain is 18/17 over 150 hands with 7% 3bet and is basically cookie cutter standard reg. Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (6 handed)...

Started by Donachello, 10-22-2010 06:19 PM
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10-24-2010 07:59 PM

Beat Poker

Why You Can Beat Poker But Not Roulette?

Started by pokertallent, 10-24-2010 08:12 AM
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10-24-2010 11:23 AM

Some Motivation

Some of you have probably seen the videos and read the posts by SAUCE123. Over the weekend he picked up almost 400k. Granted over $150k came from a...

Started by paratrooper99, 10-18-2010 02:24 PM
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10-24-2010 02:37 AM

Float and bluff river line check

Interesting villain; 19/14 AF 3.4 over 318 hands, however his raising range is basically the same from all positions (he doesn't steal from CO/BTN/SB...

Started by baudib, 10-24-2010 12:13 AM
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10-24-2010 02:14 AM

Hope for the Newbs-Part 2

:clap::clap::clap::clap: :highfive::highfive: :drunk::drunk::drunk: :dance::dance::dance:

Started by Sasquach991, 10-15-2010 01:35 AM
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10-23-2010 08:58 PM

Facing donk bet on river by nit 25NL FR

Villain is 7/0/0 after 45 hands. he tanked flop and turn b4 calling and almost insta bet on river PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (8 handed)...

Started by Sup3rM4N, 10-10-2010 05:09 PM
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10-22-2010 05:52 PM

KK hands @ 5nl -4bet pot

No reads this is the 3rd hand with him at this table. I have been starting tables, whenever I can't find decent ones. I have no idea what a 4 bet...

Started by !Luck, 10-22-2010 02:40 PM
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10-22-2010 05:49 PM

OOP 3-Bet Cold Call + Flop Donk

Just sat down at this table, this is my 4th hand. Seen him fold the first hand to an UTG raise, then he raised the second hand himself UTG, then he...

Started by tyrn, 10-22-2010 10:21 AM
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10-22-2010 05:37 PM

Moved: Poker software question

Started by bigj21041, 10-20-2010 01:43 AM
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10-22-2010 08:31 AM

lolpotodds?

first hand vs this villain he posted so its obv his first hand at table weaktight | Hand | JJ - $0.10/$0.25 No Limit Holdem for the river i...

Started by philly and the phanatics, 10-21-2010 01:18 PM
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10-21-2010 09:48 PM

AJs @ 2NL

Okay the background on the Villain I play in this hand (after 45 hands) is that he plays about 45% of his hands and has a PFR% of 25. His aggression...

Started by lombracremisi, 10-10-2010 10:19 PM
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10-21-2010 12:09 PM

Full Tilt Reimbursement

I know alot of you are 10NLers at FT. Anyone else get an email today? Makes you wonder. Dear Openside, The Full Tilt Poker Security department...

Started by Openside, 10-15-2010 03:37 PM
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10-21-2010 07:52 AM

Preflop ABCD range practice

hello. lately i have been considering preflop tendencies with the idea in mind that if i can form good "ABCD" ranges preflop, the margin for postflop...

Started by rpm, 07-19-2010 03:46 AM
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10-21-2010 06:33 AM

Straight on the flop against unknown

Less than 10 hands against villain. How are my ranges/analysis? No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (8 handed) - Hold'em Manager Converter Tool from...

Started by bhaley66, 10-20-2010 02:23 AM
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10-21-2010 01:47 AM

played horribly JJ bvb

how could have I had played this hand differently? should I checked on the flop and then call the bet or just fold? Grabbed by Holdem Manager...

Started by aka_red, 10-11-2010 06:19 PM
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10-20-2010 11:52 PM

TT 5NL

ull Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (9 handed) - Full-Tilt Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com BB ($3.46) UTG ($6.61) Hero (UTG+1) ($5) MP1...

Started by aka_red, 10-11-2010 04:45 PM
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10-20-2010 11:46 PM

5nl Overcards vs Flop 4bet shove

Villain is 43/14 over 22 hands. No reads on him... Grabbed by Holdem Manager NL Holdem $0.05(BB) Replayer SB ($11.85) BB ($12.11) UTG...

Started by EasyPoker, 10-12-2010 02:47 PM
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10-20-2010 11:29 PM

AKo on River @ 2NL

Stats on Villains, Villain 1 after 22 hands is 24/4 pre-flop and Villain 2 is 56/22 after 52 hands. Villain 2 is a calling station and I'm not...

Started by lombracremisi, 10-15-2010 12:50 AM
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10-20-2010 11:23 PM

HUGE HUGE DEEP FRIED FISH .ODDS TO CALL

Vill is 85 /54 over 30 or so, hes raising pre, stupid amounts with suited shit and winning at showdown v the BTN mainly . The BTN is a steady...

Started by celtic123, 10-15-2010 05:08 AM
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10-20-2010 11:22 PM

Straight facing River shove 150bb

I have less than 10 hands on villain and no real reads. The SB, is semi tight and not the type raise his draws, nor is he prone to slow playing. ...

Started by !Luck, 10-14-2010 02:27 PM
Replies: 12 Views: 991
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10-20-2010 11:18 PM

KK 3b pot faving river shove 25NL FR

Villain is 14/11/3.9 after 1.1k hands...folds to 3bs 69% Only thing im beat are overpairs on flops that turned into bluffs comments on flop and...

Started by Sup3rM4N, 10-12-2010 04:56 PM
Replies: 16 Views: 1,184
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10-20-2010 11:11 PM

QQ

Full Tilt Poker Game #xxx: Table Flash - $0.02/$0.05 - No Limit Hold'em - 15:32:03 ET - 2010/10/12 Seat 1: KassuP ($6.79) Seat 2: sydsdad88 ($5.57)...

Started by poker_virus, 10-12-2010 03:45 PM
Replies: 17 Views: 1,425
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10-20-2010 11:06 PM

99 5nl

Hello everyone, I am new to this website seeking to get some help. reviews will be appreciated. So, since I have been rush poker lately I don't...

Started by poker_virus, 10-18-2010 08:08 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 630
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10-20-2010 11:03 PM

Flopped flush line check

Villain is pretty loose here at 37/26 over 54 hands. Also been aggressive post flop. I think I need to bet out flop and turn in case he's holding...

Started by ManicLombax, 10-17-2010 02:28 AM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,249
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10-20-2010 10:50 PM

kk vs. jackass 5nl

however wasnt really happy with the result. should I had bet more on the turn card for the value. what possibly he called me with? Full Tilt Poker...

Started by poker_virus, 10-18-2010 09:03 PM
Replies: 10 Views: 1,012
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10-20-2010 03:19 PM

5NL FR JJ vs UTG raise

Opp is 13/5 at the time of the hand. Only 20 hands so not very significant. I have him on 88+,AQ pre. I always hesitate to reraise or not with JJ,...

Started by daviddem, 10-19-2010 06:31 PM
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10-19-2010 09:57 PM

Geometric Visualizations of Ranges/Equity (warning: long)

Let me preface this with a few things. First, I don't really think of this as a big deal, but I was talking to someone (I forget who, sorry) about it...

Started by spoonitnow, 02-09-2008 03:55 PM
Replies: 37 Views: 8,733
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10-19-2010 06:22 PM

AKo vs. goofy line

Could not figure out what this guy was doing. CO was about 10/5 over 42 hands, no reads on him. Probably should have folded the turn, but after he...

Started by ManicLombax, 10-15-2010 07:12 PM
Replies: 12 Views: 1,097
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10-19-2010 06:16 PM

tough spot on river

hey all, this is my first post here and was hoping to get some feedback on this hand. Im kind of lost to what to do here on the river. And im not...

Started by rockpoker84, 10-14-2010 07:18 PM
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10-19-2010 04:59 PM

5nl - 99 OTB 3-way pot

Making my first steps at 5nl on FTP, so I'd appreciate some input. The two opps in the hand were the looser at the table. I was 10/8/inf over 26...

Started by daviddem, 10-14-2010 04:48 PM
Replies: 21 Views: 1,360
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10-19-2010 03:39 PM

Odds of flopping an overpair or better with a PP

Just wanna check that my calcs are correct here because I think I remember Spoon saying that with JJ in the hole you have a 50% chance of flopping an...

Started by daviddem, 10-19-2010 06:39 AM
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10-19-2010 11:54 AM

5NL FR - KK 3-bet pot facing flop all-in donk bet

Opp is a donk who limps and calls raises with any 2 suited or connected. I seen him show down shit like J6s or 45o. He is 50/0/1 over 20 hands. I...

Started by daviddem, 10-17-2010 12:27 AM
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10-18-2010 04:52 AM

Another IRC-Promotion Thread

Click the picture in my signature and get your ass in here and learn how to play poker and make a lot of money and shiiiiiiit.

Started by spoonitnow, 10-08-2010 07:33 PM
Replies: 13 Views: 1,875
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10-16-2010 06:27 PM

September: BC Volume Goal Prop

So JKDS sort of wanted to do a pool since his Volume Prop thread got a lot of interest in the Blogs and Ops section, but he's a lazy POS so I figured...

Started by dranger7070, 08-31-2010 02:49 PM
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10-16-2010 06:05 PM

Agressive Small Blind

I ran into a situation last night, and I am looking for some advice. Can't get this crap out of my head. Low limits MTT, started with over 4000,...

Started by portlandford, 10-15-2010 01:10 PM
Replies: 2 Views: 811
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10-15-2010 07:19 PM

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