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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

$25 overpair

opponent = 23/7.75/2. What made me think this hand was strange is that the hand before I open raised UTG with 87s got 2 callers and cbet the flop of...

Started by NLHE lahooozaher, 07-15-2006 05:46 PM
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07-16-2006 05:12 PM

25NL 6 max. KJo. Monotone Flop

Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) Hero ($50.30) Button...

Started by vqc, 07-16-2006 12:54 AM
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07-16-2006 01:24 PM

25 NL 6max. TT.

THis looks kinda really shitty wats a better line for me to take? Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ Hero (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool...

Started by vqc, 07-16-2006 12:57 AM
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07-16-2006 01:24 PM

Ok, here's a couple hands I played strange vs same opp

I saw someone wanted some more strategy hands posted in here, so here's a couple I played pretty strange. What do you think? Villain is a tough...

Started by SmackinYaUp, 07-14-2006 08:35 PM
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07-16-2006 12:41 PM

Tough river call?

Fishkin is not terribly good at poker, 57/20/~2PFA Hold'em NL ($0.25/$0.50) Seat 1 is the button. Seat 1: Besiktasj ($40.20 in chips) Seat 2:...

Started by Silly String, 07-14-2006 04:06 PM
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07-15-2006 02:25 AM

Stupid time to c-bet?

I C-bet most 50NL hands when I am the PFR, probably about 80% when checked to with position. Since, my c-bet can't withstand a re-raise here is this...

Started by Silly String, 07-14-2006 03:53 PM
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07-15-2006 02:06 AM

$240 Live 100-man MTT LC

Villain has been fairly tight, nothing fancy, just your average TAG. 80 players left in the tournament. Blinds at 200/400, villain has 6K, hero...

Started by mxiu, 07-12-2006 03:37 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,175
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07-14-2006 07:54 PM

Can I assume he turned his draw?

Sorry I'm flooding the place, having a bad day.. again. No read. Can I assume he turned his draw? Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (6 handed)...

Started by Irisheyes, 07-13-2006 05:13 AM
Replies: 22 Views: 1,339
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07-14-2006 11:30 AM

8 400NL hands

******* Hand 1 ******** Party Poker No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $2/$4 5 players Converter Stack sizes: UTG: $396

Started by johnny_fish, 07-13-2006 11:47 PM
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07-14-2006 09:59 AM

Fold to river bet?

Game #2994652494: Hold'em NL ($0.25/$0.50) - 2006/07/13 - 17:17:49 (ET) Table "Nekkar" Seat 4 is the button. Seat 1: Laithy ($51.15 in chips)...

Started by Silly String, 07-13-2006 05:50 PM
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07-13-2006 11:16 PM

50k hands please rate my stats because I suck at poker

And just to show that there was at least a few hands where I did win before my $6000 downswing: See my main problem is that because I'm new...

Started by Irisheyes, 06-29-2006 05:27 PM
Replies: 35 Views: 2,665
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07-13-2006 06:19 PM

This is ok ain't it?

I was planning to c/r AI on the turn but he didn't bet. Whays your standard turn line against a full stack? Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ Hero...

Started by Irisheyes, 07-13-2006 04:59 AM
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07-13-2006 06:11 PM

Top Two facing river push

Seat 1 is the button. Seat 1: Jin82 ($44 in chips) Seat 2: Dexman ($60.70 in chips) Seat 3: bonus69 ($94.58 in chips) Seat 4: ukpaul ($89.40 in...

Started by Silly String, 07-13-2006 02:36 PM
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07-13-2006 05:56 PM

JJ Preflop, being played back at

The following hands were played in direct succession: Since the pots did not go to showdown, it is possible that villian in the last hand was...

Started by Alibi, 07-12-2006 11:34 PM
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07-13-2006 04:51 PM

Question regarding SH NL sample sizes

K, I'm not really sure what I'm trying to say, but I'll try anyway. What do you figure is an appropriate sample to determine whether you were...

Started by Ravageur, 07-13-2006 02:00 PM
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07-13-2006 04:29 PM

wtf? bottom set, value bet river, or check behind?

Both villains are loose, something like 40/10 PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from...

Started by natdang, 07-10-2006 04:24 PM
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07-13-2006 03:26 PM

Is this the way I do this?

Or should I check/call river? No reads, that means he's not a regular. Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ Hero (6 handed) Hand History Converter...

Started by Irisheyes, 07-13-2006 04:46 AM
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07-13-2006 01:24 PM

Hows this QQ?

Guy was Loose and aggro but only over 40 hands. He was 74/32. Dunno if he's good or not yet. Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ Hero (6 handed) Hand...

Started by Irisheyes, 07-13-2006 04:52 AM
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07-13-2006 08:24 AM

Easy fold?

Seat 1: fylhbzy ($32.50 in chips) Seat 2: 76teacher ($22.60 in chips) Seat 3: Asha B ($44.85 in chips) Seat 5: Annalina777 ($11.05 in chips) Seat...

Started by ripjohngotti, 07-12-2006 05:49 AM
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07-13-2006 03:47 AM

JJ - thoughts?

Analyze plz. PokerStars Game #5493154378: Hold'em No Limit ($1/$2) - 2006/07/08 - 13:44:54 (ET) Table 'Cassiopea III' 6-max Seat #6 is the...

Started by andr3w321, 07-08-2006 01:54 PM
Replies: 17 Views: 1,324
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07-13-2006 02:26 AM

Best way to play TPTK?

Villain hasn't voluntarily put money in the pot for about 20 hands. I was raising often. I think this tells me exactly where I am in this hand. Is...

Started by r8ed, 07-10-2006 01:10 AM
Replies: 3 Views: 759
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07-13-2006 02:16 AM

Huge draw, lots of action in front

What's your play here? ***** Hand History for Game 4698699203 ***** $25 NL Texas Hold'em - Monday, July 10, 15:21:58 ET 2006 Table Table 108082...

Started by zaaaaaak, 07-10-2006 07:34 PM
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07-13-2006 02:01 AM

hand has been driving me nuts all weekend.

Have only played a few orbits, only a couple hands Table seems tight, a little weak. No specific reads. #Game No : 4678739894 ***** Hand...

Started by zenbitz, 07-09-2006 07:50 PM
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07-13-2006 01:57 AM

My lame attempt at 6 max NL Guide

Ok, let's just say I took of the guide to save face :oops: . Moderators can delete this post I'm assuming that a very large percentage of the...

Started by scott72703, 07-11-2006 01:10 PM
Replies: 17 Views: 1,070
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07-12-2006 09:10 PM

Can't decide if this is a good or horrible push...

50NL 6 handed game, and it is folded around to me on the button where i hold QQ. i have been playing decent aggressive poker and people have...

Started by dwags222, 07-12-2006 11:12 AM
Replies: 12 Views: 953
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07-12-2006 06:10 PM

Folded KK preflop

Tonight was a horrible session where AA and KK (and every other hand) got crushed. I was ahead in every hand too, except one KK running into AA 1/2...

Started by r8ed, 07-11-2006 01:26 AM
Replies: 23 Views: 1,290
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07-12-2006 06:08 PM

2xAA OOP

Maybe standard, but what's your plan for turn & river here? Party Poker No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $1/$2 4 players Converter Stack...

Started by johnny_fish, 07-11-2006 11:19 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 820
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07-12-2006 02:59 PM

10/20 NL What do you folks think of this hand?

I know I made a mistake and I know were I think I made it. Were do you guys think I messed up So I was playing 10/20 no limit at absolute poker,...

Started by exsentrik, 06-27-2006 03:27 PM
Replies: 69 Views: 4,415
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07-12-2006 08:36 AM

Bad Beat or just bad play?

Seat 3: bsdpt ($18.15 in chips) Seat 4: JLJL86 ($54.85 in chips) Seat 8: onestar1 ($23.95 in chips) Seat 9: RIPJohnGotti ($36.65 in chips)...

Started by ripjohngotti, 07-10-2006 05:02 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 845
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07-12-2006 06:38 AM

Easy fold?

Seat 1: fylhbzy ($32.50 in chips) Seat 2: 76teacher ($22.60 in chips) Seat 3: Asha B ($44.85 in chips) Seat 5: Annalina777 ($11.05 in chips) Seat...

Started by ripjohngotti, 07-12-2006 05:42 AM
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07-12-2006 05:53 AM

Heads Up Stragety

Alright this happens to me everytime and i need some help. Ill be in a tournament and im a guy who plays tight and i always find a way to make it to...

Started by NckPlt, 07-09-2006 02:25 AM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,038
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07-11-2006 07:18 PM

Tell me I'm a donk.

No read on Button; he's new to the table. Party Poker No Limit Holdem Ring game Blinds: $5/$10 6 players Converter Pre-flop: (6 players)...

Started by johnny_fish, 07-05-2006 02:31 AM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,105
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07-11-2006 05:41 PM

25NL 6 max. TP out of BB. Relatively Deep.

Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ Hero (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) Hero ($47.07) UTG...

Started by vqc, 07-10-2006 08:50 PM
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07-11-2006 10:19 AM

fold?

So I've been running really bad lately so I decided to drop down to low limt to regain some confidence. This hand came up. Is it best just to fold...

Started by andr3w321, 07-10-2006 11:29 PM
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07-10-2006 11:29 PM

can i fold in a pot this size?

No reads at all, first hand at table... PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com...

Started by natdang, 07-10-2006 04:21 PM
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07-10-2006 09:43 PM

AK - TPTK on paired board

Villian is not terribly memorable, but his stats are 37V$IP/6PFR/2PFA. He was stacked 15 minutes ago with trips when Opp sucked out to a boat with a...

Started by Silly String, 07-10-2006 02:29 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 841
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07-10-2006 07:13 PM

H@LL Makes sick riv bet at new 25/50 PS game. 28k pot.

PokerStars Game #5457671624: Hold'em No Limit ($25/$50) - 2006/07/04 - 23:03:31 (ET) Table 'Katharina II' 9-max Seat #7 is the button Seat 7:...

Started by SinkRox, 07-04-2006 11:17 PM
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07-10-2006 03:03 PM

Big draw - big pot - mistake?

Is my play here good or should I just be chasing for the cheap odds that I'm getting and only bet big once I hit? Keep in mind this is 200NL on...

Started by andr3w321, 07-09-2006 02:56 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 941
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07-10-2006 10:30 AM

Whats different in higher stakes tourneys?

Hi, my question today: I have played 11$ MTT's so far but qualified for the 215$ Partypoker million next sunday. At 11$ I am definately an above...

Started by knoedel, 07-04-2006 05:35 AM
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07-10-2006 06:18 AM

5 Hands

Hand #1: No reads Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (5 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) Hero...

Started by !Luck, 07-06-2006 10:41 PM
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07-09-2006 11:15 PM

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