Select Page
Poker Forum
Over 1,291,000 Posts!
Poker Forum

Wins and Fails

Got an epic win or a sighduck fail of a poker story? Post here!
Page 4 of 8 FirstFirst ... 23456 ... LastLast
  Title / Thread Starter Replies / Views Last Post ByReverse Sort Order

Sticky Thread Sticky: ATTENTION

bad beats are for whiney losers, they happen to everyone, get over it

Started by gabe, 02-27-2006 06:55 PM
Replies: 40 Views: 22,881
Go to first unread post
08-08-2011 06:02 PM

Sticky Thread Sticky: Bad beats and You.

{Comments? Please post here: http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=28146 } You have a pretty looking hand and your opponent has a...

Started by a500lbgorilla, 03-14-2005 05:50 PM
Replies: 0 Views: 13,025
Go to first unread post
03-14-2005 05:50 PM

Sticky Thread Sticky: READ BEFORE POSTING: Wins and fails

Tales Of Poker Forum Guidelines This is the place to post and talk about peculiar hands, plays and sessions or other memorable stories from ANY...

Started by Humphrind, 09-10-2004 02:32 AM
Replies: 0 Views: 10,327
Go to first unread post
09-10-2004 02:32 AM

Set of jacks vs 4 to the flush, 3rd hand in SNG.

Didn't like this hand, obviously. Only the 3rd hand in the SNG, I think. The opponent was betting into everything, and after the flop I was happy to...

Started by PokerMatt2011, 04-09-2011 12:37 PM
Replies: 5 Views: 1,196
Go to first unread post
04-11-2011 05:46 PM

Just a tough beat....moving on...

15k Guarantee Knockout on FTP, 10/1 NLHE. I was doing "ok" chip-wise, and this hand had be burning for a minute. Oh well, this is me, venting. Here's...

Started by PokerMatt2011, 04-07-2011 10:33 PM
Replies: 1 Views: 861
Go to first unread post
04-10-2011 01:22 PM

Did well in the Daily Double A on FTP

Played the 10/NLHE Daily Double A. Only bought one entry and finished 24th out of over 1000 entries. $60 from $10, but so close to really good money...

Started by PokerMatt2011, 04-06-2011 01:34 AM
Replies: 0 Views: 981
Go to first unread post
04-06-2011 01:34 AM

Runner-Runner spades

I'm simply venting, and I just reinstalled FT so I had forgotten to turn my hand history back on. FT Daily Double B 10+2 Blinds: 200/400 Me:...

Started by LMFAO1, 04-02-2011 11:28 PM
Replies: 0 Views: 943
Go to first unread post
04-02-2011 11:28 PM

The One Good Reason To Reduce Variance In Your Game

tl;dr = nit it up. I've always scoffed at anyone who wanted to reduce variance in their game. "Wimps," I said. "Sissies," I called them. After...

Started by blood, 04-01-2011 07:54 PM
Replies: 1 Views: 1,231
Go to first unread post
04-01-2011 08:50 PM

TILT?

How do you guys deal with losing an entire session worth of winnings (3 BI) on two hands that you get sucked out on. I know its part of the game to...

Started by gotigers1234, 03-29-2011 08:57 AM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,850
Go to first unread post
04-01-2011 05:12 AM

Who needs fold equity when you are ahead? lulz

Grabbed by Holdem Manager NL Holdem $20(BB) On Game Hero ($1,440) BB ($1,370) UTG ($1,530) UTG+1 ($1,450) UTG+2 ($1,370) MP1 ($1,410) MP2...

Started by KoRnholio, 03-09-2011 06:31 PM
Replies: 2 Views: 1,085
Go to first unread post
03-30-2011 11:00 PM

This hand is like a roller coaster!

Standard AA vs KK aipf situation, but with extra fun. No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (8 handed) - Hold'em Manager Converter Tool from...

Started by JR9477, 03-25-2011 12:32 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 1,187
Go to first unread post
03-29-2011 10:16 PM

Who does this??

Villian's fold-and-show on the river is redonkulous! He must not have been paying attention. When I pointed it out, the guy left immediately...

Started by ChezJ, 03-26-2011 10:35 PM
Replies: 5 Views: 1,363
Go to first unread post
03-29-2011 12:52 AM

Royal Cards in Poker

In poker, do people generally refer to Kings, Queens and Jacks as "royal cards" or do they have another colloquially accepted term other than "face...

Started by ofheartandcity, 02-26-2011 12:23 AM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,125
Go to first unread post
03-28-2011 12:49 AM

Big Bluffer

Villain is 96/59 over 71 hands, AF 5, 3-bet 18, fold to 3-bet 0. He min-raises or pots the flop when checked to almost every time. He has flatted...

Started by couriermike, 02-17-2011 03:24 PM
Replies: 2 Views: 961
Go to first unread post
03-26-2011 11:31 PM

Pstars Special

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, 4.4 Tournament, 50/100 Blinds 10 Ante (8 handed) - PokerStars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com Hero (UTG+1)...

Started by WillburForce, 03-25-2011 09:03 PM
Replies: 0 Views: 992
Go to first unread post
03-25-2011 09:03 PM

I need a name for a new poker game that I came up with.

Its a pot limit game so I'd like it to be named Pot Limit _________ Any ideas? I have 0 creativity at the moment

Started by dgonson879, 03-22-2011 02:20 PM
Replies: 5 Views: 1,090
Go to first unread post
03-24-2011 08:58 PM

FLips Flipping FLips

I can't win them. :(

Started by WillburForce, 03-23-2011 08:24 PM
Replies: 1 Views: 1,142
Go to first unread post
03-24-2011 01:42 AM

bankroll: some tips please...

i consider myself a reasonably talented poker player, but i lack discipline and method. despite playing for about two years, and being kind of...

Started by dgonson879, 03-22-2011 02:15 PM
Replies: 2 Views: 720
Go to first unread post
03-22-2011 10:40 PM

20xBI lost to 2outer

I have been running really bad lately. I keep getting it allin on flop and loosing to runner runner or some other gutshot draw. $1 tourny. ...

Started by profnabeshin, 03-01-2011 04:44 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,372
Go to first unread post
03-15-2011 06:19 PM

KK vs AA

Over last 2K hands... (between multiple poker sites) I have been dealt AA-1 time. KK- 6 times. 5 of them I ran into AA, 6th time I ran into...

Started by profnabeshin, 02-26-2011 03:51 AM
Replies: 3 Views: 954
Go to first unread post
03-04-2011 07:31 PM

final table of a microdonkament

So I played all day, was worn out but not really tired, so I decided to play a bit smaller stakes. It turns out that after midnight my time, the...

Started by dev, 03-03-2011 02:08 AM
Replies: 0 Views: 756
Go to first unread post
03-03-2011 02:08 AM

The top ten televised bluffs

{URL deleted by jyms} Unsurprisingly Ivey and Dwan are dominating this list... Thoughts? Yea, 10 posts and now your starting a thread...

Started by ninconvert, 02-17-2011 12:54 AM
Replies: 1 Views: 762
Go to first unread post
02-22-2011 06:07 PM

Wut?

I fail at ranges. When someone calls a 3bet and an allin on turn I always put them on a real hand. Oh well, this was just first of a few bad beats...

Started by profnabeshin, 02-19-2011 02:48 AM
Replies: 4 Views: 888
Go to first unread post
02-22-2011 07:54 AM

I was lucky to win this one

This hand almost single handedly saved me from a disastrous session the other day. I had a hard time calling the turn because AK is towards the...

Started by Vi-Zer0Skill, 02-16-2011 04:04 AM
Replies: 1 Views: 850
Go to first unread post
02-21-2011 04:47 PM

sick river

This guy kept raising and pushing on me, never folding to my checkraises or 3bets. Really pissed me off. I finally flopped a monster against him...

Started by ChezJ, 12-30-2010 11:38 PM
Replies: 2 Views: 901
Go to first unread post
02-21-2011 12:43 AM

Gotta love it when the fish hit their two outters

this was a highly disappointing hand from tonight made every move right and get crapped on: Hand Converted by Ace Poker Drills Equity Calculator ...

Started by Righton, 02-18-2011 11:28 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,379
Go to first unread post
02-20-2011 08:47 AM

Unhappy Bubble boy

So I get it in with KK vs QQ and even flop a set only to become bubble boy with a 4outer Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, 1.1 Tournament, 250/500...

Started by profnabeshin, 02-10-2011 05:12 PM
Replies: 5 Views: 905
Go to first unread post
02-17-2011 03:32 PM

this is why i rage.

cause people do stupid things like this. PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, 0 Tournament, 25/50 Blinds (9 handed) - PokerStars Converter Tool from...

Started by Ktrain90, 02-14-2011 07:56 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 886
Go to first unread post
02-16-2011 06:39 PM

Best day at poker

hi All.... What was your best day at poker? The day you won the huge money? Would love reading the replies :) :clap: Thanks

Started by IH8Folding, 12-30-2010 11:38 AM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,614
Go to first unread post
02-16-2011 03:29 AM

rollercoaster night

suck out after suck out, grinding finally back up for the night, then this happens ugh Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (4 handed) - Full...

Started by da da duhh, 02-15-2011 10:12 AM
Replies: 0 Views: 711
Go to first unread post
02-15-2011 10:12 AM

Angry Gotta love micros

I didn't notice the limper, or I would have raised more preflop. That was mybad. I suppose that he could have put me on 2-2, the only hand he...

Started by profnabeshin, 02-10-2011 05:31 PM
Replies: 10 Views: 1,028
Go to first unread post
02-15-2011 09:34 AM

Just make me feel better - bubble

2 things recently, and I know variance is harsh but... 1) Shoving on the bubble and running into monsters. Not a donk calling u with shit and...

Started by Alpine021, 02-10-2011 07:46 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 888
Go to first unread post
02-10-2011 10:09 PM

My Slowroll Policy

Does anyone else do this? Any time I get slow rolled, I take a note on that player. Hopefully I'll get a chance for revenge at some future point...

Started by grnydrowave2, 02-06-2011 02:06 AM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,102
Go to first unread post
02-08-2011 11:38 PM

56 deep in tourney

NL Holdem $4,000(BB) Replayer Game#56916675812 climber58 ($77,988) Trussell436 ($113,900) BASR666 ($73,293) jpark12381 ($60,777) KennyED...

Started by Trussell436, 02-01-2011 01:41 AM
Replies: 1 Views: 808
Go to first unread post
02-01-2011 01:56 AM

Whats your worst beat?

Hello everyone...posted it in wrong forum earlier...! Every poker player now and then faces beats...But which one was your worst beat which you...

Started by IH8Folding, 12-10-2010 10:05 AM
Replies: 21 Views: 1,789
Go to first unread post
01-31-2011 11:58 AM

I hate JJ

Twice in the last few days now I've had JJ pre-flop. The first time I called a short stack all-in to be confronted with 92s. 'Result' I think. ...

Started by TheTouch, 01-11-2011 08:38 AM
Replies: 5 Views: 988
Go to first unread post
01-31-2011 03:43 AM

just some hands

wow Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (6 handed) - Full Tilt Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com BB ($50.13) UTG ($125.71) MP ($32.31) CO...

Started by couriermike, 01-26-2011 11:17 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,039
Go to first unread post
01-30-2011 02:58 PM

How do Pocket Aces lose twice??

I just played in two Freeroll Tournaments I should say I just got knocked out of two freeroll tournaments on PokerStars.com both hands I was the...

Started by Dimaline312000, 01-28-2011 02:44 PM
Replies: 16 Views: 1,470
Go to first unread post
01-29-2011 01:43 PM

The cheese is on me today boys! enjoy....

This is not a bad beat story nor my intention is to bum you out. | On the contrary I want to amuse you, hell... I am laughing! I am suffering...

Started by stardustakos, 01-29-2011 05:28 AM
Replies: 0 Views: 754
Go to first unread post
01-29-2011 05:28 AM

Hi

I would like to run better. am 45 buyins below -ev now. Run better damnit!!!!!!

Started by dneureiter, 01-08-2011 09:01 AM
Replies: 8 Views: 917
Go to first unread post
01-29-2011 02:13 AM

BRM-Nuts

So I played some 25NL last night of about 1k hands. I'm on the verge of moving up to 50NL as I have over 30BIs for 50NL. I played about 1k hands...

Started by Sasquach991, 01-27-2011 12:41 PM
Replies: 1 Views: 829
Go to first unread post
01-28-2011 12:10 PM

FUCK MY LAPTOP A;LSKFJ;ASLKDJF;ALSKDJF

my laptop was freezing up a ton today. don't know why, and don't know how it managed to time freezing up as amazingly as it was doing: HAND 1: ...

Started by surviva316, 10-06-2010 12:29 PM
Replies: 14 Views: 2,460
Go to first unread post
01-26-2011 03:47 PM

How can ANyone show profit?

I know there are gonna be times when you get bad beat. Especially online the capital of bad beats. But It has been 4 days now on both UB and...

Started by kdubble14, 01-21-2011 09:26 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 921
Go to first unread post
01-25-2011 10:32 AM

Forum Information and Options

Moderators of this Forum
    Array

Thread Display Options

Use this control to limit the display of threads to those newer than the specified time frame.

Allows you to choose the data by which the thread list will be sorted.

Order threads in...

Note: when sorting by date, 'descending order' will show the newest results first.