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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

AQ

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com MP3 ($2.96) CO ($2) Button ($1.96) SB...

Started by OngBonga, 08-10-2010 06:21 PM
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08-15-2010 06:33 PM

Gauntlet Tourney #23 - NLHE Event - $5.50 - Tourney #297281921

The gauntlet is today at 3:00pm ET (forty minutes). If you haven't registered for the Gauntlet yet, you should:...

Started by BooG690, 08-15-2010 02:20 PM
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08-15-2010 03:40 PM

Can you really make $ in micro stakes.

Ive been on this forum for about a year and have learned a great deal. I really value the input and opinions here. I have been up and down in...

Started by paratrooper99, 08-11-2010 12:45 AM
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08-15-2010 03:13 PM

Another progress post at 7k hands (6Max)

Ok, Spoon wanted me to post my stats, so here it is: Summary: Positions

Started by TheMaverik91, 08-12-2010 04:08 PM
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08-15-2010 02:18 PM

5nl FR: KK on btn, facing action

villain 14/9 over 90, hasn't 3bet yet. UTG ($0.91) MP1 ($5.18) MP2 ($4) CO ($4.94) Hero (Button) ($5.11) SB ($10.80) BB ($9.62)

Started by mbiz, 08-14-2010 08:19 AM
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08-15-2010 03:13 AM

AKs against 4bet

Villains stats are 19/16 over 127 hands. However, at the time I think he looked more like 37/20 over maybe 30 hands. Before this hand he had 3bet my...

Started by supa, 08-14-2010 06:39 PM
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08-14-2010 09:40 PM

b/f Leak

I have a problem. I can finally admit it so theres something. My problem is this, I don't like to bet/fold. In most situations I will either check,...

Started by oomike01, 08-11-2010 05:51 PM
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08-14-2010 08:26 PM

Thinking about changing rooms so I can use PT...Pokerstars good?

I am currently on Play Aces (Sportsbook), but that site does not support Poker Tracker. I'm from the US and was wondering if Pokerstars was easy for...

Started by Fieldsy, 08-13-2010 09:10 AM
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08-14-2010 05:48 PM

5NL-QQ in 3 bet pot

Villain is fairly loose. Has been fairly aggressive pre-flop raising unraised hands. Any advice about what happens on each street would be much...

Started by tiswin, 08-13-2010 01:31 PM
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08-14-2010 12:46 PM

Middle Pocket Pairs OOP on A/K-high Boards

These have always been troublesome hands for me. I never feel comfortable withstanding two or three barrels from aggressive players nor do I feel...

Started by BooG690, 08-10-2010 01:53 PM
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08-14-2010 10:23 AM

where is the best place to play?

Just thought since I have been a member for like a week now I thought I would make a post that might get some feed back. Just wondering where...

Started by tom klarc, 08-14-2010 01:17 AM
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08-14-2010 09:34 AM

Review my first 5000 hands in micro-stakes cash games

Hey guys! So I got into poker about a month ago and so far I havent made anything except for experience. I used to play 10 cent 360 people tourneys...

Started by swany50, 08-13-2010 08:09 PM
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08-14-2010 07:15 AM

how would u play this ?

1/2 NL, tool using poker office - I am telling you what I did I'd also like to hear how any of you might have played these differently. I lost $1000...

Started by leotran, 08-13-2010 07:46 AM
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08-13-2010 04:39 PM

JJ @ 5nl 6max

30/0 over 23 hands, likely passive fish due to open limp UTG I feel like he could call me her with some flush draws and possible two pairs, so I...

Started by !Luck, 08-11-2010 06:07 PM
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08-13-2010 01:28 PM

From IRC: A Bet-Sizing Quiz

<@spoonitnow> say you're heads up with no blinds or antes <Hoopy> ok <@spoonitnow> would you rather go all-in pre-flop for $100 with 55% equity, or...

Started by spoonitnow, 08-11-2010 02:20 PM
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08-13-2010 09:04 AM

Learning Discipline

Hey guys, I've got a general question and two hands to show you. First, the hands: EDIT:The hand converter took out the stack sizes, but the...

Started by fingerflinger, 08-09-2010 11:49 PM
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08-13-2010 08:39 AM

Question about the Posts?

I just had a hand review and this was in the review what does it mean? (Hero's M = 7.34; f+c+F+s+s+b+r+c+s+b+r+f)

Started by PrvtBong, 08-12-2010 08:21 PM
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08-13-2010 01:29 AM

stars micro race

i'm grinding a fullring roll on stars. Think i'll stick to each level for 10buyins, but wanna move up fast. So, if you feel generous, please call my...

Started by daven, 08-11-2010 05:03 PM
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08-12-2010 03:41 PM

Gauntlet Tourney #22 - NLHE 6-Max Rebuy Event - $2.20 - Tourney #298413811

Apparently GMML forgot to spam the forums. The gauntlet is tonight. If you haven't registered yet, you should: FTR Gauntlet - Online Poker League ...

Started by BooG690, 08-11-2010 08:52 PM
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08-12-2010 11:05 AM

Bot or strategy?

Hi everyone. I have mostly played 0.05$ NL, but recently i decided to move to 0.25$ NL. Bad choice because my bankroll was too low for it but thats a...

Started by doomlich, 08-03-2010 05:09 AM
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08-12-2010 07:46 AM

constant raiser

i play alot of heads up on fulltilt 20.00 buy ins trouble is im coming against alot of players who just keep on betting at me hard out, how should i...

Started by nathanduncan, 08-11-2010 10:53 PM
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08-11-2010 10:53 PM

Live game facing shove w/ AA on KKx

Was playing live the weekend 10c/25c at some small bar. Probably was playing for about 7-8 hrs so this guy sits in and plays really weird and shows...

Started by Icanhastreebet, 08-09-2010 04:00 PM
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08-11-2010 01:27 AM

AQs agression against flushdraw on flop

------------------ VP: 32/call PFR: 15/ AFq 67 fold to CB 1/1 ------------------ over 25 hands Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (5...

Started by c4ptain_obv, 08-03-2010 02:11 PM
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08-11-2010 01:26 AM

QQ 150BB deep Tough river spot 5NL

So villain is 9/4 over tiny sample size of 23 hands. I suspect that on the flop he might call me with 77-JJ and sets. I think my turn bet is fine....

Started by !Luck, 08-10-2010 03:31 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,021
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08-11-2010 01:02 AM

Thoughts on new VP$IP Column on Pokerstars?

So, I logged in today to find this little tid bit of update information: To me, maybe I'm being idiotic here, but this is great news. It'll...

Started by TheMaverik91, 08-10-2010 12:11 AM
Replies: 9 Views: 2,394
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08-11-2010 12:34 AM

The average player and flush draws

I was having a conversation with another member of FTR and I told him that the frequency that someone calls a bet with a flush draw barely changes...

Started by !Luck, 08-09-2010 02:09 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,106
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08-10-2010 07:35 PM

Poll Poll: Most flops are.....

Rainbow = All three different suits Two tone = Two of the same suit Monotone = Three of the same suit Which happens the most often?

Started by spoonitnow, 07-30-2010 07:05 PM
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08-10-2010 12:54 PM

AQs in 3 bet pot 250bb Deep 6max

Button is 20/14 with a 13.5% 3 bet mainly in LP positions (over 90 hands). Also, early in the night when I was 200bb deep with him I raise to .15 he...

Started by !Luck, 08-08-2010 12:20 AM
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08-10-2010 10:48 AM

KK 6max 5NL

Villain is 40/10 with 6.7% 3 bet over 42 hands. Also, I keep a stat on my hud called "call preflop raise" his is 31%, I think my fold here is too...

Started by !Luck, 08-08-2010 12:29 AM
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08-10-2010 10:35 AM

25NL AK against tight villain

Villain is 13/13 over 80 hands, seems fairly boring here. Repping kinda thinly on the river but I don't see what calls two streets and then bluffs...

Started by kiwiMark, 08-08-2010 08:12 PM
Replies: 10 Views: 1,106
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08-10-2010 10:17 AM

A Quick Thought on Tilt and HUD

This may be better off in the tools of poker, but I'll let the wise spoon decide the appropriateness of this post here in the BC The abridged...

Started by !Luck, 08-05-2010 10:09 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,197
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08-09-2010 09:25 PM

AA on very slippery board

CO is 68/28 over 47 hands, fairly aggressive post flop, and has shown down 75bb deep J6o air against me. SB is 48/4 over 28 hands No-Limit...

Started by bhaley66, 08-06-2010 01:30 AM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,260
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08-09-2010 08:56 PM

Question about AA. Limit not related.

K, So here I was tonight at a 6-max 2Nl game. And a weird question struck me after holding AA. Maybe it's late and I need to sleep and it'll all...

Started by TheMaverik91, 08-07-2010 02:34 AM
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08-09-2010 01:12 PM

TPTK facing Overbet on River

Posted this in IRC, it's quite an interesting hand. Villein is 47/18 over 17 hands, don't think he is very good. Turn raise needs to be larger...

Started by Hoopy, 08-08-2010 09:14 AM
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08-09-2010 12:15 PM

Beginner playing $0.01/0.02 NL on FTP

If this is in the wrong section, or I'm missing important details. Let me know. My last proper attempt at playing online was a few days long,...

Started by Rob_riv, 08-06-2010 03:24 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 994
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08-08-2010 10:22 PM

$2 Rebuy Gauntlet Today!

This will be a great tournament for beginners looking to play in the Gauntlet. For the price of only $2 you can have some fun, learn, and win some...

Started by givememyleg, 08-08-2010 11:42 AM
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08-08-2010 11:42 AM

How to Get a Free Sweat Session From Someone Who Would Kick Your Ass at Poker

How to Get a Free Sweat Session From Someone Who Would Kick Your Ass at Poker Step 1: Go to http://www.thundercity.net/chat/ Step 2: Where it...

Started by spoonitnow, 08-03-2010 10:04 PM
Replies: 27 Views: 2,103
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08-08-2010 05:44 AM

99 @ 6max 5nl

What are your guys thoughts here, I think this is a snap call? PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from...

Started by !Luck, 08-08-2010 12:35 AM
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08-08-2010 01:29 AM

I cant find action for my NUTS...

I'm getting blue balls... villain is 22/4 over 166 hands, he is very fit fold post flop. I have been in many hands with him, and have never been...

Started by bhaley66, 08-07-2010 04:35 AM
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08-07-2010 06:38 PM

Move up options

Backstory- Originally deposited $100 on stars, bypassed the newbie circle of death, and through breaking every rule ground my way down to $24....

Started by supa, 08-05-2010 04:25 PM
Replies: 25 Views: 1,470
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08-07-2010 02:09 PM

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