SSNL Digest (Best Threads. Start here)
Special thanks to RPM for putting this together.
Here are links to the most helpful and popular articles written by our own forum members for players just starting to learn Texas Hold'em. If you see other great posts in this forum or elsewhere that you feel should be included in this collection, please reply here with a link to the post.
Please note that much of the advice given in these articles are for new players who need help rising above losing or break-even poker, and should not be taken as the best advice in every situation or against advanced players.
Read First
BankrollManagement 101. Important to new players by a500lbgorilla
The Newbie Circle of Death by storm75m
You Cannot Make Someone Fold by Pyroxene
Moving Up and YOU by Bigspenda73
Strategy Overview
169 hand SS-NLHE ring strategy: Preflop by Renton
169 hand SS-NLHE ring strategy: Postflop Part I by Renton
169 hand SS-NLHE ring strategy: Postflop Part II by Renton
In General
Chardrian's list o' leaks by chardrian
Dealing with Bad Beats by taipan168
Don't Be a Poker Pansy: Intro by DaNutsInYoEye
The Efficient Frontier by Warpe
I just realized that I'm not that good by salsa4ever
Importance of Rakebacks and Bonuses by spoonitnow
Quick fix American guide to Bonuses and Rakeback for Newbies by spoonitnow
Some cut-out-and-keep pointers for micro-limit NL by biondino
Some thoughts for beginners by Les_Worm
Year One: Discipline by zook
Random Poker Questions
Nine Noobie Myths About Microstakes NLH by Robb
A Discussion of AF vs AFq by rowhousepd
Thought Processes by various
FTR Group Sessions
FTR Group Sweat #1 w/ video by XTR1000 and Bigspenda73
FTR Group Sweat #2 w/ video by Erpel, XTR1000, Daven, and Bigspenda73
More Specifically
Calling a PF Raise with the Smaller Pair by Fnord
char's thoughts on the true value of AK (esp. for MTTs) by chardrian
Common Flop Odds by Pyroxene
A Guide to Managing your Non-Playing Issues (how to build a BR) by Miffed22001
How to spot a set (and save your stack) by midas06
Improve Your Chance Of Winning In Your Next Online Session (table selection) by Pyroxene
Poker is Totally Mathematical (BR management and EV) by gingerwizard
Reverse Implied Odds?
Table Selection by Da Goat
Taking Breaks and Avoiding Tilt by dwarfman
What is Expected Value (EV)? by Scuba Chuck
Why you suck at Limit Hold'em (for newbies) by Fnord
How-To: Calculating Hand Combinations, About Blockers, etc. by spoonitnow
PokerStars - Figuring out rate of VPP's by spoonitnow
The Truth about the dangers of playing under rolled by gingerwizard
About Pot Odds and Implied Odds When Playing Draws by spoonitnow
Cbets, HUD reads and problem-solving - warning LONG by Robb
Raising Behind Limpers by spoonitnow
Blind Stealing 101 by spoonitnow
Blind Stealing 102 by spoonitnow
How To Analyze Calling An All-In by spoonitnow
3-betting and fold equity in NLHE by Muzzard
Spoony Exercise 1: Thinking About Your Own Range by spoonitnow
Spoony Exercise 2: Thinking About Your Own Range (Part 2) by spoonitnow
Spoony Exercise 3: Thinking About Your Own Range (Part 3) by spoonitnow
Spoony Exercise 4: Exploitative Play and Adjustments by spoonitnow
Spoony Exercise 5: More Exploitation of Known Strategies by spoonitnow
Spoony Exercise 6: Counting Hand Combinations by spoonitnow
Spoony Exercise 7: Bluffing in a Vacuum by spoonitnow
Spoony Exercise 8: Semi-Bluffing by spoonitnow
Spoony Exercise 9: Choosing a Bluffing Range by spoonitnow
I've found the biggest leak among .5/1 and 1/2 grinders by IowaSkinsFan
Fundamentals- Value Betting Rivers by caddie444
Software Basics
Quick Guide to PokerStove Shortcuts by spoonitnow
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Selections from the FTR Poker Video Library
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Small Stakes
$25 NL: Table Selection with Jyms
$50 NL 3-Table with Bigspenda
Bigspenda's Micro-Stakes Video
Mid Stakes
$100 NL 2-Table with Jyms 1 and Part 2
$100 NL 4-Table with Hyper by |~|ypermegachi
$200 NL 5-Max 3-Table with SinkRox
$200 NL 6-Max 2-Table with Sauce123
$200 NL 6-Max with ISF & Massimo 1 and Part 2
$200 NL 6-Max: Happy Hour with Ville18 by an intoxicated player
$200 NL 6-Max: JGB Being Saucy by JeffreyGB
$400 NL 6-Max: JGB with More Sauce 1 and Part 2 by JeffreyGB
$400 NL 6-Max 2-Table with Renton 1 and Part 2
Tournaments
$3+$0.40 Turbo SnG 2-Table with BjsAust
$16 Turbo SnGs: Double Bubble with JGB by JeffreyGB
$6+$0.50 SnG 4-Table with Givememyleg
$8 Rebuy MTT with Elipsesjeff parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
$11.70 Double Shootout SnG Short-Handed with Kingnat
Other Games
$25 PL Omaha with Bigspenda
Hyper's Omaha Hi-Lo Video 1 by |~|ypermegachi
Various
spoonitnow AMA (December 2014)
