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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

Thoughts about the advice given here

I'll probably be flamed to high heaven for this, but whatever... So you wanna be a NL 6max Micro-Stakes Pro? - Micro Stakes Pot Limit and No Limit...

Started by EasyPoker, 05-03-2010 07:40 AM
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05-03-2010 12:39 PM

10nl, TPTK in position facing some crap from a weird loose/passive

Villain is like 30/8 over only 40 hands or so, havnt seen a 3bet as yet. He 3bet so small that i called. Even if i make a pair of kings im not sure...

Started by mbiz, 05-03-2010 12:52 AM
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05-03-2010 07:31 AM

AA 300bb deep

Villain is 70/10/1 I'm lost after he raises the flop. Seems like folding, calling, and raising all suck. Folding sucks because I don't think I'm...

Started by tyrn, 05-01-2010 10:17 PM
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05-03-2010 04:19 AM

I say tracking software is no good!

Here's why... I got Poker Tracker 3 (PT3) and played a ton of hands-- well for me a ton of hands is about 15,000. This took a long time! I'm...

Started by phil8493, 05-02-2010 03:06 AM
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05-02-2010 06:11 AM

Vbet with bottom pair bottom kicker HU on river

Was trying to get a new 6max table set up and a fish sat down opposite me. I'd like comments on the river bet by me. At the time I felt like he would...

Started by Viscaro, 04-29-2010 01:09 PM
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05-01-2010 05:38 PM

Tracking software

Is it worth using at micro stakes i.e. 2/5NL?

Started by EasyPoker, 01-02-2010 10:07 PM
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05-01-2010 05:38 PM

partypoker 0,25/0,5 20bb min tables

My question is how big a bankroll would you suggest to play these (you buy in for 20$ max) Im talking about nl holdem.

Started by IAM-member, 05-01-2010 10:59 AM
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05-01-2010 05:03 PM

JJ in SB... what to do.

UTG is 25/22 over ~20 hands. Button was similar over less hands. Nothing real interesting otherwise. Preflop-- should I be squeezing here? Seemed...

Started by tom, 04-25-2010 02:22 PM
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05-01-2010 03:08 PM

Just Getting Started and Wondering What Software to Run?

Well, I've finally decided that to get better at poker I need some help. I've tried playing .10-.25nlh on poker stars and it's a struggle. I've...

Started by ImNewHere, 12-08-2009 10:08 PM
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05-01-2010 03:30 AM

Wierd spot with TT

Was somewhat puzzled by this hand. UTG is 21/16 over ~250 hands. Cbets 63%. Hated the spot because it seems like we're up against either monsters...

Started by Viscaro, 04-28-2010 03:10 PM
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05-01-2010 02:58 AM

Antes, Blinds and Position?

I am going to ask another stupid question here and I apoligize for my lack of poker intellegence. When it comes to Antes and Blinds who puts in what?...

Started by Dimaline312000, 04-29-2010 12:56 PM
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04-30-2010 10:47 AM

2 hands facing turn raise

Both these hands are against unknowns, either they just sat down or I did. weaktight | Hand | 56s - $0.05/$0.10 No Limit Holdem Pre flop: Both...

Started by Hoopy, 04-29-2010 07:33 AM
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04-29-2010 01:52 PM

5nl QQ deep OOP

main villain is 19/3 over small sample. button is 11/8 over 158. i'm feeling crushed by his range when he raises the turn although we have little...

Started by rpm, 04-24-2010 01:37 AM
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04-29-2010 12:50 AM

Defending Blinds

I feel that one of the biggest leaks in my game is how i play the big blind facing a raise. Usually i play pretty tight knowing I'll be OOP on the...

Started by Imthenewfish, 04-27-2010 10:53 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 3,053
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04-28-2010 07:21 PM

Pre-flop all in with KKs, do I call?

I've been playing 5NL for the last few weeks. I'm currently running 24.72/8.97/1.4 (VP$P/PFR/AF) over 2,897 hands. My BB/100 rate is 15.21. I know...

Started by nprk, 04-27-2010 02:52 PM
5nl, aas, kks, pocket aces, pocket kings
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04-28-2010 02:32 PM

Small PP facing a steal...

Button is 25/14/1.5 AF with a steal pct from the button at 50% (4/8) over 130 hands. What is the best move here. Button is 1/2 folding to 3b, I don't...

Started by CBAT, 04-22-2010 07:37 PM
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04-28-2010 01:27 PM

AKo: Top two on flop fold? :(

Villain here is 14/10 with 3.6% 3bet. Aggression on the flop is 28% with AF of 1.1. He folds to c-bets 60%. Sample is decent. Only note of...

Started by Gobbatino, 04-10-2010 04:05 PM
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04-28-2010 07:37 AM

10nl, some guy calls ip, should i cbet this flop?

villain is like 22/10/30(AFq) I feel like i can cbet for value, but then if he calls im not sure where im at , so do i check for pot control? He...

Started by mbiz, 04-24-2010 11:01 PM
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04-28-2010 07:01 AM

AKo in 3bet pot

CO is a loose-aggro/fish running 56/5 w/76afq. He'd limp/call with any 2 suited cards, showdown with bottom pair, chase all sorts of flushes and...

Started by deucesomething, 04-27-2010 07:16 PM
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04-27-2010 10:45 PM

Fold Equity

I would like to hear a good explanation of "Fold Equity." If I have had it explained to me then I guess I haven't really understood it so I would...

Started by HarleyGuy13, 04-23-2010 10:00 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 3,067
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04-27-2010 10:41 PM

10NL open AQo UTG, btn calls and minraises my cbet

Villain is 14/10/3 over ~300 hands. Have been involved in a hand previously where i cbet some flop with Ahigh then hit an A on turn and he folded...

Started by mbiz, 04-11-2010 03:35 AM
Replies: 13 Views: 1,213
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04-27-2010 10:32 PM

KK in 3bet multiway pot

The main villain is running 19/14/2.0 Flop turn river aggression of 20/10/17 Other than that, we haven't been in any major pots together. No...

Started by Fedora, 04-25-2010 06:53 PM
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04-27-2010 06:56 PM

Exctract the Money! Best Method: 6 max 10nL

Ok, so I'm screwing around watching TV, playing 3 tables and hanging out with my roomate when this hand comes up. Villain is an aggresive player who...

Started by sk8r_daniel, 04-12-2010 11:00 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 2,272
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04-27-2010 06:54 PM

How to put more Gamble in my game?

I consider myself a very tight player. I wait for good hands and I know I lay down some winning hands sometimes. I haven't been arond this game for...

Started by Dimaline312000, 04-11-2010 09:34 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,008
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04-27-2010 12:32 AM

Attempted math of preflop shove @ LOLnl

So we are playing 2nl, we are on the button, villian is on the big blind with typical fishy stats of 63/30. Cards are dealt and you have AA. ...

Started by heist, 04-24-2010 08:05 PM
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04-27-2010 12:22 AM

itt spoonitnow finds an excuse to post a funny kirby picture

Hi I'm a resident of Ukraine (it's one of the quondam republics of USSR). I should like to request the American people: Have you heard that we have...

Started by yotsisit, 04-26-2010 02:53 PM
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04-26-2010 05:06 PM

UGH...mIRC?

What is the server and channel for FTR??? Its prob right in front of my face as I've been there once before but now i can't find it

Started by nonofyobiz, 04-21-2010 06:25 PM
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04-26-2010 01:41 AM

Cornell prof simplifies probablity theory

Chances Are - Opinionator Blog - NYTimes.com

Started by Warpe, 04-25-2010 10:00 PM
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04-25-2010 10:00 PM

The Official NLHE Theory and Practice thread.

Sup fellow feeshes. For those of you wishing to take part in the discussion of NLHE Theory and Practice, this is where it'll take place. We'll go...

Started by Carroters, 04-15-2010 07:06 PM
Replies: 48 Views: 14,103
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04-25-2010 08:06 PM

25nl 6max - kind of a weird spot I got into

Villain in this hand is 28/28 over 105 hands and is a regular, with a 47% ATS and a 14% 3bet. All of his 3betting has taken place from the blinds...

Started by Micro2Macro, 04-21-2010 03:50 AM
Replies: 15 Views: 1,294
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04-25-2010 01:50 PM

Big, Small or Medium Pots?

Hey guys, I just did some digging, reviewing my past week's performance, and noticed a trend in my game. 80-90% of my winnings come from small to...

Started by Fedora, 04-22-2010 08:32 PM
Replies: 12 Views: 3,197
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04-25-2010 07:22 AM

AA River...

<CBATpoker> 14/6 5.3 3b <CBATpoker> 1.3 AF, 7 on riv <CBATpoker> 47% AFreq on riv $0.10/$0.25 No Limit Holdem PokerStars 9 Players Hand...

Started by CBAT, 04-21-2010 08:01 PM
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04-23-2010 03:41 PM

QQ deep facing awkwardish flop spot

Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (5 handed) - Full-Tilt Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com BB ($59.63) Hero (UTG) ($47.81) MP ($10) Button...

Started by texa8, 04-22-2010 09:56 AM
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04-22-2010 07:39 PM

Cool some couldn't bring themselves to do this

O.K. My first post. So here goes nothing. Some of you consider yourselves ethical poker players. There is A little of this in all of us. Only A...

Started by stoner111, 04-22-2010 12:29 PM
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04-22-2010 07:07 PM

AQs in limped pot

Villain is running 18/8 with an afq of 70 over about 60 hands with little showdown history. Original raiser is an 8/8 nit who I haven't seen raise in...

Started by deucesomething, 04-20-2010 04:38 AM
Replies: 8 Views: 2,187
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04-22-2010 07:38 AM

odds of this happening

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.05 BB (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com BB ($4.72) UTG ($4.58) MP ($3.28) CO...

Started by EasyPoker, 04-21-2010 08:16 PM
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04-21-2010 08:38 PM

hypothetical hand

I was analysing what I would do in certain random imaginary situations and I thought it might be interesting to post one here and see what you guys...

Started by inV1NCEble, 04-21-2010 09:49 AM
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04-21-2010 10:43 AM

10NL - a set in position

Villian Stats (VPIP/PFR/AF): 65/10/54 Sat down with this guy for about 15 hands, unfortunately no reads. Comments? Suggestions? $0.05/$0.10 No...

Started by altruist, 04-17-2010 05:05 AM
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04-20-2010 11:29 PM

set on monotone board

Villain is 26/4 with afq of 32 with 40~ hands. I flop a set. Passive-ish dude leads out. I put him on Jx trying to defend against the flush draw,...

Started by deucesomething, 04-20-2010 05:36 AM
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04-20-2010 02:17 PM

Aha moment

Ok i just realised something. It might only be in a few circumstances but whatever. Lets say we have a mid high pocket pair (88-TT) out of...

Started by jaytoi, 04-15-2010 02:23 AM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,633
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04-19-2010 08:45 PM

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