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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 05:13 PM
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10-01-2014 02:28 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 02:59 AM
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03-25-2011 02:59 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 07:44 PM
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08-30-2010 01:09 AM

55k guarentee on Friday on FT

I am a very successful big multi player. I have final tabled in my last two on Full Tilt. But in my last 4 or 5 big multis I seem to always finish...

Started by Doom, 07-08-2007 04:25 PM
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07-13-2007 08:50 AM

Playing deep

I need some help playing deep stacked poker. 150bb+ I have very little experience at it, but I play $400NL. In the past I have often left the...

Started by pokerroomace, 07-12-2007 12:53 PM
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07-13-2007 01:30 AM

Biggish Pots: QQ to 3-bet; AA=>top set; 2x pair+draw

1. Opp was a 20/15. What do you do preflop? Can you just call on the flop if you think he could have JJ/TT/AQ or wider? Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em,...

Started by JeffreyGB, 07-12-2007 12:35 AM
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07-12-2007 10:52 PM

idiot end of straight, ugly turn multiway unraised pot

stbkl and Chinchonero are new to the table, no reads. freccia has been acting pretty nitty over 100 hands or so. Starting game 1797784841. ...

Started by Trashcona, 07-12-2007 10:03 PM
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07-12-2007 10:33 PM

Top pair, top kicker vs donk

Notes on this guy are : call all in with Q9o... continuously pushes all in on flop or turn PokerStars Game #10897261246: Hold'em No Limit...

Started by Ace isTrumps, 07-12-2007 07:46 AM
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07-12-2007 10:09 PM

Example of when to call an all in with top pair, bad kicker

Notes on victim: reraised flop better 3x with KJo, on 6 high board, no pair, no draw, pushed in on turn with air PokerStars Game #10897343490: ...

Started by Ace isTrumps, 07-12-2007 08:00 AM
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07-12-2007 07:34 PM

A few of hands from today...

Villain is seems like a donk, he's running like 65/30 over 20 hands. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $6 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool...

Started by Numbr2intheWorld, 07-11-2007 04:03 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 840
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07-12-2007 05:04 PM

When free card plays go bad

This is an autofelt, right? Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.50 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format:...

Started by Warpe, 07-12-2007 01:40 PM
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07-12-2007 02:16 PM

completely confused what to do this river...

villain is unknown. stats are 16/10/2.2 Prima Poker skin No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $0.50/$1 6 players Converter Stack sizes:...

Started by |~|ypermegachi, 07-12-2007 01:01 AM
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07-12-2007 02:15 PM

Floated flop, turned pair.

It's been a while since I've played this game, but I'm curious what others think about this hand. This guy seemed like an aggressive regular. He...

Started by dsaxton, 07-11-2007 05:15 PM
Replies: 22 Views: 1,423
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07-12-2007 02:15 PM

Heads Up Battle (last hand)

Hi there all, this is my first post so i hope i do it all correct. I wanted to discuss this hand with you all. I play heads up (live course) with...

Started by Deafmann, 07-12-2007 09:59 AM
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07-12-2007 11:49 AM

Pair+Draw turn play?

I am playing Tag poker, maybe a little tight and nitty due to bad run of cards. Villain is 38/3 and I have no reason to believe he is any good. ...

Started by Silly String, 07-11-2007 03:11 PM
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07-12-2007 10:56 AM

TPTK vs Sis

My opponent in this hand is SisterSadie. She's got to be running at least 4 tables, maybe 8. 15/13 Squeeky tight with a reasonable 4x raise...

Started by Fnord, 07-11-2007 07:20 AM
Replies: 33 Views: 1,379
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07-12-2007 07:57 AM

I ain't scurred of yer king

Both of these hands are vs. PokerStars 100NL regulars who are pretty aggro by the standards of these games but I haven't been playing vs. either of...

Started by mcatdog, 07-11-2007 08:46 AM
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07-12-2007 02:16 AM

Deep weak top 2

Villain is whodaman(?), I have him at 16/10/3.5. He has given me some trouble in the past, mostly due to his semi-light 3 beting along with his...

Started by Jager, 07-11-2007 05:02 PM
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07-12-2007 12:49 AM

First hand in a long time

Effective $85, No image > Socre_ posted small blind ($0.50) > tupac_4_life posted big blind ($1) > Dealing Hole Cards(10 :heart: 9 :heart: ) >...

Started by Irisheyes, 07-10-2007 09:48 PM
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07-11-2007 05:58 PM

Today's big winners and losers pt 2

Villain is bad 30/12 fish 1. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $2 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format:...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 07-10-2007 05:12 PM
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07-11-2007 05:50 PM

100NL - is this too aggressive?

I have been getting good cards and raising quite a bit. Have been 3-betting at least 3 times within 4 orbits. How bad is this line? Party Poker...

Started by silu73, 07-11-2007 06:47 AM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,027
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07-11-2007 02:04 PM

common pre-flop squeeze situation in aggro games

SB is a well-known 2p2'er, running 23/18/2.2 over a lot of hands. He's 3-bet me a few times in the small # of hands we've played together and I've...

Started by zook, 07-09-2007 05:39 PM
Replies: 16 Views: 1,369
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07-11-2007 12:42 PM

20k Hand PT Checkup (100nl)

Well, ive never done one of these before so i figured i probably should to find some leaks in my game. Anyway, please tell me if theres anything...

Started by snowbird4life, 07-08-2007 03:39 PM
Replies: 22 Views: 1,558
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07-11-2007 12:40 PM

a good exercise

i was talkin to my high stakes buddy, and he suggested i do the following: - drop down in stakes - play every hand - raise every hand - work on...

Started by |~|ypermegachi, 07-11-2007 01:10 AM
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07-11-2007 07:41 AM

Todays big winners and losers

First session in a while. All the hands that are >100bbs in size. Some are zomg standard if so then thanks. Sorry no convertor and sorry soo many...

Started by Miffed22001, 07-10-2007 10:00 AM
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07-11-2007 05:12 AM

2 hands with Juandog111

Juandog111 is my opponent in both hands (if you know him). Multi-tabler that can get cute, but usually pretty easy to read. I have him at...

Started by Fnord, 07-09-2007 07:11 AM
Replies: 23 Views: 1,588
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07-11-2007 02:50 AM

Good spot for a turn bluff?

Villain is a 2/4-3/6 regular I've played a fair amount with. He's 22/16/3 over a lot of hands. My notes say he bets draws aggressively and 3-bets me...

Started by zook, 07-10-2007 03:20 PM
Replies: 10 Views: 1,030
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07-11-2007 02:13 AM

Bottom 2 Heads-up 150 deep

I have my opponent at 18/14 although prior to this hand he was playing tighter and so far had been very straight forward. I've taken down a couple...

Started by Fnord, 07-07-2007 07:00 PM
Replies: 17 Views: 1,113
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07-11-2007 12:44 AM

Turned set and I get 3-bet huge in a small pot *puke*

Villian is 45/23/3 over 120 hands. He's been playing loose but not stupid. I've seen him used pot control with medium strength hands like top pair...

Started by WildBobAA, 07-10-2007 06:49 PM
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07-10-2007 08:40 PM

whats my line here?

danzka is a decent reg. No history with Bufox but he is playing fairly laggy. obi just doubled up and is a pretty bad calling station. whats the...

Started by bode, 07-10-2007 02:59 PM
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07-10-2007 07:23 PM

Two hands: Bet size, Top set

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) Hero ($104.45) SB...

Started by mixchange, 07-10-2007 12:04 AM
Replies: 11 Views: 826
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07-10-2007 06:30 PM

What do you do in these spots?

Is this a mandatory cbet spot on this flop. For whatever reason I wimped out on it and decided to make my stand on the turn. Bad idea? Can I bet this...

Started by Trashcona, 07-10-2007 01:26 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,131
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07-10-2007 06:24 PM

Flopped top two, ugly turn and river cards

Only played about 40 hands at the table, villain hasn't played to many hands since I've been here and appears to be pretty passive when in a hand. Is...

Started by Trashcona, 07-10-2007 01:11 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 809
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07-10-2007 06:16 PM

HU against tight-passive ($11 1-table)

End of a $11 1-table, looong HU session. Villain is very tight HU, likes to slowplay and trap. I folded a few trash hands from the button, mostly...

Started by CoccoBill, 07-10-2007 12:13 PM
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07-10-2007 03:04 PM

HU hand

Villian has been loose passive, especially HU. I've stolen the from him the last 8 times from SB or so. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em Tourney, Big...

Started by bjsaust, 07-10-2007 10:28 AM
Replies: 6 Views: 809
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07-10-2007 11:07 AM

25NL AA facing flop raise

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver Cards) CO ($27.05)...

Started by acesfullokings, 07-09-2007 04:50 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 911
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07-10-2007 10:32 AM

Another easy one...

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $2 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) MP ($217.70) CO...

Started by Jager, 07-09-2007 05:59 AM
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07-10-2007 10:18 AM

I've isolated the problem...

I have a real hard time winning money from the 20/5, 30/10, 40/5... limp call preflop guys. I raise to isolate, but they don't fold and I have a...

Started by Jager, 07-09-2007 05:43 PM
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07-10-2007 07:09 AM

Weird first hand with gutshot straight flush draw

Do we assume overpair with flush draw here and fold? Is this just a tilting donk? We do have a gutshot str8 flush draw... Yes i know wait for bb...

Started by snowbird4life, 07-04-2007 04:15 AM
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07-10-2007 06:51 AM

2pr, ugly river.

No reads. Poker Room skin No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $2/$4 4 players Converter Stack sizes: UTG: $552.40

Started by JL, 07-09-2007 09:14 PM
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07-10-2007 05:25 AM

let's start talking AK

over the past 10k hands i'm losing both AK and AKs. i'm not really sure what to look for in poker tracker, i don't wanna just barrage this thread...

Started by |~|ypermegachi, 07-07-2007 10:29 PM
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07-10-2007 12:32 AM

15k stat checkup

omg! my first stats post!!!

Started by |~|ypermegachi, 07-09-2007 11:35 PM
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07-10-2007 12:19 AM

call/push river vs passive player(made straight)

Villain has been loose passive and quite passive post flop as well. Can I push the river? or is this one of those spots were I'm only getting called...

Started by Trashcona, 07-09-2007 04:13 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,122
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07-09-2007 10:02 PM

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