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Mid Stakes ($50NL to $600NL): 6-max or less ring game NLH strategies including Heads Up cash game play.
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Sticky Thread Sticky: Some thoughts on posting HU hand histories

Poker is a very interesting game where many different styles of play can result in a significant edge on your opponents. HU is especially cool...

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 08-12-2008 04:13 PM
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10-01-2014 01:28 AM

Sticky Thread Sticky: READ BEFORE POSTING: Short-Handed NL Hold-em Forum

General Guidelines This forum is for all material that relates to (online) short handed no limit hold'em strategy between $50nl and $600nl. ...

Started by pocketfours, 03-25-2011 01:59 AM
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03-25-2011 01:59 AM

Sticky Thread Sticky: SHNL & HU Digest

Here are links to the most helpful and popular articles written by our own forum members for players of short-handed NL hold'em. Articles ISF...

Started by Xianti, 08-29-2007 06:44 PM
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08-30-2010 12:09 AM

i dunno here...

Villain is a reg running 19/14/3.6 I have a note on him that he will raise cbets with air. We don't really have a relevant history. I realize I...

Started by meeloche, 03-17-2008 01:06 AM
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03-19-2008 09:47 AM

wtf donk...

Villains a weird donk running 50/17/1.8 he has a clean image. Earlier in the session I raised on of his flop donk with air which he shoved and I...

Started by meeloche, 03-19-2008 12:28 AM
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03-19-2008 09:19 AM

Donkbets (50nl)

In each of these hands let's assume that our opponent is not good, but we have the read that he likes to donk into you with weak hands on dry boards....

Started by eugmac, 03-18-2008 06:51 AM
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03-19-2008 09:15 AM

100NL weird turn spot (edited ... fixed)

Okay so I'm 15 tabling and I assume most players know this, unless they are really bad in which case I don't care cuz I'm not worried about being...

Started by Marshall28, 03-15-2008 06:20 PM
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03-18-2008 08:03 PM

Some 25nl hands . .

First up I'm a donkey at ring . . so be nice lol Winning SNG player by trait, avoid ring usually as I suck terribly at it my usual problem is...

Started by Skeeno, 03-17-2008 10:57 PM
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03-18-2008 04:57 PM

Clicked it back, then some crap went down

What do you make of this? Villain is solid TAgg, seemed to raise and 3-bet a very standard range. Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (6...

Started by dalecooper, 03-16-2008 02:23 PM
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03-18-2008 02:27 PM

FR / SnG Player looking for HU advice.

Basically my only HU experience is end of tourney, which is almost always short stacked to a degree. I feel pretty good about my ability to adjust...

Started by d0zer, 03-18-2008 11:35 AM
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03-18-2008 11:35 AM

100NL pot control vs idiot (edited ... fixed)

I don't have enough hands to get any type of read on villain, plus I'm 15 tabling so just trying to stick to the standard plays. Getting c/r on this...

Started by Marshall28, 03-15-2008 06:31 PM
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03-18-2008 04:06 AM

nitty flushes

Villain has nittish stats running 13/9 over small sample. I had been stealing his bb relentlessly and since he had the auto act buttons on I had...

Started by meeloche, 03-17-2008 01:10 AM
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03-17-2008 11:53 PM

4 Handed Hand

Opponent is 54/17/1. $0.05/$0.1 No Limit Holdem 4 players Converted at weaktight.com Stacks: CO ($4.60) BTN ($9.95) SB ($13.35)

Started by wesrman, 03-17-2008 07:38 PM
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03-17-2008 11:19 PM

10NL - Overpair, TP

Villain is 37/11/1 although I only have 70ish hands on him, all of which are from this session. I didnt put him on much of a hand as he only called...

Started by sil693, 03-17-2008 11:26 AM
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03-17-2008 12:22 PM

I got there, and now I want to fold. (50nl)

$0.25/$0.5 No Limit Holdem 6 players Converted at weaktight.com Stacks: UTG ($48.50) UTG 1 ($83.68) Hero ($75.73) BTN ($52.48) SB ...

Started by eugmac, 03-17-2008 06:23 AM
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03-17-2008 09:26 AM

BINGO

nc

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 03-15-2008 10:59 PM
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03-17-2008 01:14 AM

i hate being oop

$0.25/$0.5 No Limit Holdem 2 players Converted at weaktight.com Stacks: BTN ($69.15) Hero ($136.85) Pre-flop: ($0.75, 2 players) Hero is...

Started by thizzSantaCruz, 03-16-2008 09:19 PM
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03-16-2008 09:19 PM

2/5 -deep with FD + insider...

-I'm never sure how to play strong draws like this, I don't think this is the best line so I'd like to hear better lines -UTG is Alexos from FTR,...

Started by griffey24, 03-13-2008 07:44 PM
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03-16-2008 07:37 PM

River raise??

Both opponents are pretty much unknown. Im new to short handed so i have very few hands on people. Im wondering about the river. Any reason to...

Started by wesrman, 03-16-2008 01:42 PM
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03-16-2008 03:44 PM

25nl line check flopped trips/gk oop

V is 45/19/1/~40, it's not much, but enough that we know he's a little loose pre and a little passive post. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (5...

Started by dev, 03-15-2008 07:26 PM
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03-16-2008 01:39 PM

Two QQ hands

No reads, just sat at this table a few hands ago. Texas Hold'em $0.5-$1 NL (real money), hand #P4-62953448-574 Table Antioch, 14 Mar 2008 5:00 PM...

Started by Galapogos, 03-14-2008 03:47 PM
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03-16-2008 11:57 AM

100NL ...line check (edited .. fixed)

Villain 29/22/2/75 over 107 hands, just curious, anybody dislike the way I played this .... PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (6 handed)...

Started by Marshall28, 03-15-2008 06:36 PM
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03-15-2008 11:28 PM

good spot to shove river?

Villain is quite a nit at 16/5. After he bets the turn I pretty much know I'm beat, but figured I'd take a stab it at it when the flush hit. ...

Started by stenz, 03-15-2008 07:10 PM
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03-15-2008 11:24 PM

100NL a donk min-reraise? (edited .. fixed)

Villain is 50/28 over 50 hands w/ AF of 1.07 w/ this board there's not much he can actually have ... i doubt he ever does this w/ a draw, but can...

Started by Marshall28, 03-15-2008 06:24 PM
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03-15-2008 09:25 PM

25nl line check tpnk

really small sample set, looks like a calling station tho. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (6 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool from...

Started by dev, 03-15-2008 07:14 PM
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03-15-2008 08:43 PM

5/10 ... levelling myself into a call...

This hand was at a 2/5 pounds table a few minutes before the hand in question -comments on this hand are welcome as well Cryptologic No Limit...

Started by griffey24, 03-12-2008 01:14 PM
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03-15-2008 06:45 PM

nlhe and me

I am making this post in hopes of getting some insight from other players. you may or may not know I play mostly tournament poker. Recently I took...

Started by Reidak, 03-14-2008 11:14 AM
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03-15-2008 01:10 PM

109s = JJ

ok, so I usually don't call 3bets with this hand, but i figured wth i'm in position PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (6 handed) Poker-Stars...

Started by mixchange, 03-15-2008 12:48 AM
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03-15-2008 11:09 AM

Stacking off with 88 - dry board - aggro villain

42/16/4 I've been stealing blinds alot lately. Villain has started to 3bet more, and he started getting a bit out of line post flop. Timing...

Started by JL, 03-14-2008 06:59 PM
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03-15-2008 02:50 AM

interesting hand limped pot

Villain is running 20/15 over small sample playing aggro overall. I have an agro image but not out of line. I flatted the flop cause I don't give...

Started by meeloche, 03-11-2008 10:50 PM
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03-14-2008 10:02 PM

3-bet pots...I'm usually lost, here are 2

------------------ HAND #1 ------------------ Villains was 15/12/3.5 after 50 hands. I had no history with him. Poker Stars, $0.10/$0.25 NL...

Started by minSim, 03-08-2008 04:22 PM
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03-14-2008 09:35 PM

AK preflop for 140bbs

Villain is 19/14/2.5 over 200 hands. Stats seem kind of nitty but I have seen him 3-bet hands like ATs in position. Also, in another session, he...

Started by Galapogos, 03-14-2008 03:35 PM
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03-14-2008 04:35 PM

Standard call on the river?

Villain is 28/18/3.3 over 100 hands. No real reads. My HUD said he had raised 3/12 c-bets. His river bet was insant. Easy call? Or does that 7 on the...

Started by Galapogos, 03-14-2008 03:40 PM
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03-14-2008 04:03 PM

How Do I build a pot

Multiway limped pot, check in the big blind and I flop the nuts. Is there something I can do differently here to possibly get played back at or...

Started by jasons0147, 03-11-2008 10:24 PM
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03-14-2008 03:07 PM

Routine decisions

Small pot, not a super-interesting hand - I'm just curious if you think this is played well on my part. I felt like I made good decisions here with...

Started by dalecooper, 03-13-2008 08:19 PM
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03-14-2008 01:52 PM

rivered TPNK Vs maniac in 3bet pot

Villain is 80/50/4 and Ive seen him bet bottom pairs on all streets on paired drawy boards. I havnt seen him in any 3bet pots yet though. ...

Started by Pelion, 03-14-2008 12:13 PM
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03-14-2008 01:06 PM

going for 5k hands at 3/6 today

i havent put in a long session in like 2 months and ive chosen today to get some grinding in. will post all big/interesting hands in here

Started by nutsinho, 03-12-2008 10:59 AM
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03-14-2008 09:19 AM

Made hand Vs Draw or TPWK on the turn. shove or 3/4 PSB?

Heres another spot im not sure of. We have TPTK+ and have raised preflop and bet the flop. We have one other villain in the hand with us who called...

Started by Pelion, 03-13-2008 09:05 AM
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03-14-2008 08:12 AM

4 hands vs Villain (50nl session)

Villain is 87/32, and he keeps calling my PFR when I raise him in LP and he's in the blinds. As the following hands show, he doesn't really fold to...

Started by eugmac, 03-13-2008 06:26 AM
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03-14-2008 06:34 AM

JJ overpair OOP, raised on flop

villain is 22/8/8.5 over 130 hands. no reads. i havent seen him raise a FD yet, but i havent really been playing attention to it. If had more like...

Started by bode, 03-13-2008 07:10 PM
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03-13-2008 08:16 PM

Help with 4bet hand!

Please help me with this hand! 200 hands player is 31/24, altho i think he is very solid. His 3betting range is very wide, i would say any SC,...

Started by ZwiFT, 03-13-2008 03:19 AM
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03-13-2008 06:36 PM

3 Hands 200NL

1). Villain is farlz, a 200NL regular who i remember as being kind of a strange LAG (not good). Not prone to making big calls. Mostly i'm...

Started by Vi-Zer0Skill, 03-09-2008 04:33 AM
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03-13-2008 05:22 PM

omg i'm seriously considering folding KK preflop

UTG is pablostar a 100nl/200nl super nit who runs like 12/5 over a medium sample. other villain is unknown. I ran my timebank down and was seriously...

Started by meeloche, 03-11-2008 11:01 PM
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03-13-2008 01:56 PM

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