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Sticky Thread Sticky: [Freerolls] Want to Maximize Your Chances of Winning That Freeroll?

Hey guys, We know a lot of you are here because you love the freerolls and money-added tournaments that FlopTurnRiver has to offer. Not only do we...

Started by spoonitnow, 09-11-2014 03:12 PM
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08-09-2023 08:21 AM

Sticky Thread Sticky: The Beginners Circle Digest

Welcome to the Beginners Circle! This forum is designed to help you to learn the basics of becoming a winning poker player. This thread is the...

Started by spoonitnow, 09-28-2014 12:38 PM
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09-28-2014 12:38 PM

Sticky Thread Sticky: Don't Forget About the SSNL Forum!

Hey guys, Previously on FTR, the Beginners Circle was the place for all micro-stakes discussion. However, because of the nature of today's games...

Started by spoonitnow, 09-11-2014 03:04 PM
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09-11-2014 03:04 PM

Poll Poll: What video do you want made??? Poll

Ok I could possibly have some time to do this during the coming week. We seem to of had an influx of new players lately so Im willing to put together...

Started by Da GOAT, 07-01-2007 02:28 PM
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07-08-2007 07:33 AM

Been Out of the Loop For a While

So some simple questions. 1. Poker on the internet is still "illegal" right? But nobody ever does anyting about it and nobody ever gets punished...

Started by animal_chin, 07-08-2007 12:54 AM
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07-08-2007 12:54 AM

General micro stakes questions

I play micro stakes cash because I have a small bankroll. I try to play TAG poker and I multi-table so I don't do any creative moves. I have some...

Started by mukaka, 07-04-2007 11:23 AM
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07-07-2007 11:55 PM

Raising Pre Flop - With 10,J,Qs

Hey guys. I noticed that alot of people in trournaments and sng's will raise pre flop with 10, J or 10 Q or JQ purely for the fact to thin out the...

Started by projectaero, 06-11-2007 06:58 AM
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07-07-2007 11:54 PM

Easy spot. best play for maximal extraction?

Villain is 30/5. No other reads. Ultimate Bet No-Limit Hold'em, $.02 BB (10 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format:...

Started by miracleriver, 07-05-2007 05:22 PM
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07-07-2007 05:44 PM

here you go historians

didnt know where else to post this one, just a thought... you and i have both read that ...in the old days... players used to play tighter. you...

Started by Chopper, 07-05-2007 11:00 PM
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07-07-2007 05:24 PM

Did I completely misread this?

I made the AI call on this one figuring only AA would beat me, and with no PFR that was unlikely. Should I have backed away from stacking this? ...

Started by sarbox68, 07-06-2007 02:20 AM
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07-07-2007 01:43 PM

Questions about a few poker tracker stats

Hello, I just started playing poker on FT about a month ago and have been looming around these forums for a few weeks reading posts but I decided...

Started by mxalix258, 07-07-2007 01:23 AM
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07-07-2007 12:21 PM

Value betting on the river

Was I being a pussy for not value betting the river? Had no read on player to left as had just joined table. Third club was what spooked me.... ...

Started by sarbox68, 07-06-2007 02:11 AM
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07-07-2007 03:56 AM

Posting Poker Tracker Stats

How can I post PT stats. I know I cant cut and paste it. I want it to look like this.... ...

Started by kman, 07-06-2007 02:27 PM
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07-06-2007 02:27 PM

Sklansky Hand Rankings Destroyed >=)

Well, I shouldn't say "destroyed", that was just for an attention catching title. We all know David Sklansky, the revered math genius and author...

Started by YoungDro, 04-16-2007 04:34 AM
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07-06-2007 02:23 PM

Slow playing a set

Was this line right? I feel like I invariably get hosed when I try and slow play a set, even with a relatively harmless flop. Ultimate Bet...

Started by sarbox68, 07-06-2007 02:07 AM
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07-06-2007 11:52 AM

Help with neteller/e-wallets

Hi, I have money in $US in poker accounts which I want to cash out in £GBP. I know for this I need an e-wallet. Which is the best one? What rates do...

Started by fisherman, 07-03-2007 08:54 PM
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07-06-2007 11:23 AM

When to stop movin up?

My bad if something like this has already been posted but I couldn't find it. I'm plannin to move up to 100nl soon and I was curious what level...

Started by weezie, 07-04-2007 03:00 AM
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07-05-2007 06:23 PM

FAO: Hollywood Poker players

Anybody here play Hollywood and use PO / PT heads up displays? Just wondering if you know how to change the table backgrounds because it all just...

Started by Jibalob, 07-05-2007 05:53 PM
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07-05-2007 05:53 PM

Should I change Bankroll strategy???

Hey guys, So recently I had a pretty good run, building my bankroll up to a new high. At my peak I was playing 20 dollar SNGs, and .10/.25 NLHE...

Started by YuujiA, 07-05-2007 03:53 PM
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07-05-2007 05:38 PM

Is this enough to win $10 and $20 SNG

Hello I am new here. I want to become an expert at lower limit SNG's. I have Holdem for advanced players (Sklansky) and Harrington on holdem. If I...

Started by bigjiml0pht, 07-04-2007 09:42 PM
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07-05-2007 12:35 PM

hi nOOb here

hello, i am a new member and a new online poker player. just wanted to say hello............

Started by mar3-33, 07-02-2007 10:46 AM
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07-05-2007 10:46 AM

Showdown Before Flop, Turn, or River

How come Texas Holdem on the WPT sometimes skip to the showdown part, i.e. players show their hands before the flop? It seems to happen when one...

Started by War Djo, 07-04-2007 01:19 PM
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07-05-2007 02:20 AM

Bots on Bodog?

Am I crazy, or are there bots on Bodog? Example: Mr_Hand, FearIt, and pbandj. Mr and Fear both have the same location set. All are tight as...

Started by kerope, 07-03-2007 07:07 PM
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07-04-2007 02:44 PM

Bubbling....

Ok...after playing the guaranteeds on poker.com, getting a healthy stack with about 10 left til the money, I have bubbled 3 out of my last 4...all...

Started by bef99hwk, 07-03-2007 05:38 PM
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07-04-2007 01:44 PM

I Beat the Rock Garden- Thanks

Rocks, weak-tight nits, whatever they were, I beat a number of them in a winner-take-all 10 man tournament. To be fair, they weren't ALL rocks but...

Started by bigslikk, 07-03-2007 06:26 PM
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07-04-2007 01:01 PM

OT: Antonio Esfandiari Straight up CHECKS a CHICK!

Ok so it is roller derby but its stll awsum. Try wtching this after a bad beat or cold deck. Itll make you laugh. its about 1.30 into the video...

Started by SHAKE, 07-04-2007 03:01 AM
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07-04-2007 03:01 AM

SMALL BALL POKER

I'm just starting to lear this style and it really works. Ill write some of what i know and anyone that knows more about/want to know more about...

Started by SHAKE, 06-18-2007 11:55 PM
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07-04-2007 01:24 AM

Purposely timing out

Last night I was playing on a 50NL table on Titan which had DP. Now I clearly understand why DP is put in place, but yesterday I got quite annoyed. ...

Started by mike2405, 07-03-2007 09:31 AM
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07-03-2007 09:47 PM

AK, good flop

Is this over-aggression? What are your thoughts? Stage #795766622 Tourney ID 1723315 Holdem Sit & Go Multi Table Tournament No Limit $20 -...

Started by Unibomber14, 06-25-2007 01:40 AM
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07-03-2007 07:28 PM

My first 50k Hands - Stats etc.

So I switched from LHE to NL FR 3 months ago and here are my stats for the first 50k hands ... yes, I'm a rock :(

Started by Gritho, 06-30-2007 08:10 PM
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07-03-2007 07:15 PM

which game would you rather play live???

Im planning on playing alot of LIVE poker over the next month for a change because Im out an internet connection. I'd like some advice on which game...

Started by gametight, 07-02-2007 04:41 PM
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07-03-2007 03:21 AM

Rock Garden

I've thought about this a little, but I want to be certain. How do you beat a table completely full of rocks (besides leaving it)? Last night I was...

Started by bigslikk, 06-28-2007 05:23 PM
Replies: 17 Views: 1,830
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07-03-2007 12:32 AM

Working out BB/100

Hey guys, at the start of last month i decided to start grinding the micro-limits on PP again, to see if all the extra info/advice I've read on this...

Started by kettleofish, 06-28-2007 03:10 PM
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07-03-2007 12:09 AM

How would I get one of those bankroll builder signatures?

I noticed that several posters here have a little rectangle at the bottom of each post that shows their bankroll goal, and how close they are...

Started by DarnGoodPoker, 05-26-2007 07:15 PM
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07-02-2007 11:33 PM

reraising rule? (NLHE)

so at the club today this happened, which I thought wasn't quite right. blinds are 50/100 SB 50, BB 100, fold fold fold ... raise to 300, guy...

Started by Fade, 07-02-2007 04:01 PM
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07-02-2007 05:09 PM

NLHE : AI w/ 2pr + flush draw

I justified the AI here because I had two pair plus a nut-flush draw. Based on the PF check, I but BB on A- or K-something after the flop. With the...

Started by sarbox68, 07-01-2007 08:26 PM
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07-01-2007 08:50 PM

NLHE : QQs and reading min bets/raises

Have about 50K experience in SS limit. For all intents and purposes brand new to cash NLHE (12K hands) but really trying to learn. I read the min...

Started by sarbox68, 07-01-2007 08:16 PM
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07-01-2007 08:33 PM

AA (3-bet preflop) raised on the flop

Ultimate Bet No-Limit Hold'em, $.02 BB (9 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver) UTG ($2.32) UTG+1...

Started by miracleriver, 06-23-2007 10:51 PM
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07-01-2007 01:32 PM

Playing this A-A hand better?

Playing in a live 1/2NL game in a local casino. I've been playing tight-passive for 3 hours because my cards are running bad. Even a bunch of $2...

Started by altima_boy_2001, 06-30-2007 09:53 PM
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06-30-2007 11:00 PM

Bluffer vs theory

The bluffer has years of experience,seasoned at knowing and reading players. the bluffer has mastered the art of deception. the bluffer can predict...

Started by Dozer60, 06-30-2007 01:29 AM
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06-30-2007 05:31 AM

Tournaments Rigged

Ever wonder about the Top online poker rooms ? Why is it that I can play hold'em in local card rooms(live in metro area) and win. And have all the...

Started by Dozer60, 06-08-2007 01:34 PM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,066
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06-29-2007 07:51 AM

Poker System

As it looks like I will have to play at live tables, due to the online scams(refer to tournaments rigged). This site presents a great learning and...

Started by Dozer60, 06-10-2007 05:10 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,222
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06-29-2007 07:50 AM

Poker is Gambling

Followers of the analytical,mathematical poker theory need to understand and accept - the term Gambling. Poker is not a starting hand chart,...

Started by Dozer60, 06-28-2007 11:30 AM
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06-29-2007 07:47 AM

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