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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

no limit ring games

if already asked, please post link here. anyways, ive been playing no limit tournament style and wanted to switch up to ring games. i plan on...

Started by silientmind, 07-28-2006 07:50 AM
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07-28-2006 10:20 PM

Using 2nd best postition to your advantage...

I had a hand the other day which got me thinking. I am not posting the hand history because I want to discuss some strategy rather than the specific...

Started by djzcko, 07-28-2006 07:43 PM
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07-28-2006 07:58 PM

LOL - discovered major leak in my game last night

Last night started out as a good night. 3 tabling 25NL, I found myself up 3 buyins within 45 minutes ... sweet. Then, I funny sound went off in my...

Started by KingLizard, 07-28-2006 04:36 PM
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07-28-2006 07:20 PM

I need to clear something up

So I am calculating odds on a draw, any draw and I need to know which is the right way to do it. Is it good cards/total cards unseen or good...

Started by bigspenda73, 07-28-2006 12:44 AM
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07-28-2006 04:24 PM

The math of bluffing

How can I understand the thinking behind bluffing? Is there an equation such as: fold equity + outs = size of bluff ?? It's easy to outbet a...

Started by BankItDrew, 07-27-2006 07:00 PM
Replies: 12 Views: 1,368
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07-28-2006 03:43 PM

I appear to be having QQ issues

So far I appear to be having some difficulties with QQ. :? It is my worst performing starting hand by a longway. Can someone please have a look at...

Started by Kits, 07-27-2006 08:22 AM
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07-28-2006 12:44 PM

Cash game strageties

Alright lots of you out there have ideas i know it. Just help me out and tell me your strageties for cash games.

Started by NckPlt, 07-28-2006 01:05 AM
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07-28-2006 12:30 PM

Pre-flop all in odds

Anyone know the odds on pocket pair against one over card, one under card verse a pocket pair. For example A6 verse pocket 10s.

Started by Bmxicle, 02-22-2005 01:32 AM
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07-28-2006 01:20 AM

Bigred's Poker Guide - plz sticky

The key to poker is winning money from your opponents. Now, use my information wisely and go forth children of the night, run free and joyous. ...

Started by bigred, 07-27-2006 08:51 PM
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07-28-2006 12:41 AM

PP, mods, HUDs, etc.

Ok, I've been playing on party a bit lately, and I have some issues. 1. My HUD isn't working. I'm worried party is disallowing stats to be shown...

Started by Lukie, 07-13-2006 02:25 AM
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07-28-2006 12:07 AM

Some Statistics Since Attempt to Become More Aggressive

Still not a lot of hands, I know, but I'll put 'em up as I think there's something still amiss. Remember, I was used to winning most every time I sat...

Started by Jiggus, 07-26-2006 05:00 AM
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07-27-2006 08:51 PM

Semi-Bluff after the Turn?

In your 28 Oct play-by-play, you discuss the semi-bluff. Question: Is it wise to do the semi-bluff after the Turn? Or is it only sensible to do...

Started by Xianti, 12-04-2003 03:24 PM
Replies: 52 Views: 5,023
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07-27-2006 08:43 PM

Call here?

Easy call, right? Paradise Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (9 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver)...

Started by Anosmic, 07-27-2006 06:45 AM
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07-27-2006 05:17 PM

Too optimistic with AQo?

Hi, i'm new both at poker (10 days of real money play) and here (reading for about a month now) I was actually quite confident when i played this...

Started by laivu6, 07-27-2006 12:28 PM
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07-27-2006 12:43 PM

Two Hands, same tourney. (HH)

1) First... a simple should I have played this hand? jarofj appeared to be quite loose and went all-in quite a few times prior. $5+$1 (real money),...

Started by stormshelterdave, 07-18-2006 07:31 PM
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07-27-2006 11:24 AM

When the pot is big...

Folding -- even with a Really Weak Hand -- can be a mistake. Most of you have absorbed this, but do you take it all the way? PokerStars Game...

Started by LeFou, 07-18-2006 03:06 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 1,074
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07-27-2006 11:17 AM

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Started by aokrongly, 07-18-2006 02:12 AM
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07-27-2006 10:06 AM

Missed flush, but is this still worth a call?

Or should I dump this facing a re-raise on the turn? PokerStars Game #5664839671: Hold'em No Limit ($0.25/$0.50) - 2006/07/24 - 10:34:52 (ET)...

Started by DLC11, 07-24-2006 11:53 AM
Replies: 15 Views: 1,819
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07-27-2006 09:13 AM

Cutting off pot odds

Ok, let's take a typical flop situation, you've got tptk, 2 suited on the board, you want to chase flush draws.. When I'm in this situation, I've...

Started by FishMagician, 02-24-2005 10:02 AM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,677
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07-27-2006 05:23 AM

The Two pair

Hi guys, first post so here goes. Ive been playing 6 months and im starting to learn my math and i wanted ur guys view on this hand. Its last 25 of...

Started by Miffed22001, 06-22-2005 02:01 AM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,872
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07-27-2006 03:53 AM

Push/fold

So I'm playing a $10 sng on stars and there are 5 of us left like this *********** # 38 ************** PokerStars Game #5688948456: Tournament...

Started by Pants_101, 07-26-2006 04:17 PM
Replies: 4 Views: 800
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07-26-2006 06:26 PM

Early Update From Jiggus

It's a bit premature I realise and I don't want to jinx myself, but over the last three days (circa 600 hands), since switching back to a super tight...

Started by Jiggus, 07-18-2006 04:08 AM
Replies: 22 Views: 1,538
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07-26-2006 02:36 PM

Don't call

So everyone says that aggression is good, and that certainly makes sense to me. I also hear that calling is often bad, certainly calling down to the...

Started by Pants_101, 07-26-2006 09:03 AM
Replies: 7 Views: 1,062
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07-26-2006 01:59 PM

Betting against a flush draw

This HH was edited from a different thread. Hero and Villian both start with $50 stacks, have $40 behind, blinds are $0.25/0.50, and they are...

Started by spoonitnow, 07-25-2006 10:23 AM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,219
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07-26-2006 01:53 PM

Is calling AI with AA -EV ever??

Is there a possibility that callling AA in RING to, lets say 7AI's in front of you, is negative EV? I know that the chances of winning the pot arent...

Started by Pingviini, 08-10-2005 04:33 PM
Replies: 52 Views: 4,809
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07-26-2006 12:50 PM

Changing Gears Pregame- Can you profit off of a reputation?

Hey All- I'm a regular at a rotating home game that is played about every two weeks- it's a good time, but a lot of guys there (including myself)...

Started by bigslikk, 07-18-2006 12:46 AM
Replies: 5 Views: 1,085
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07-26-2006 11:48 AM

Anosmic's adventures at 2xNL thread

Right. So by hook or by crook (and probably mostly by hook... I mean no more than 12.5% came from crook) I managed to get my BR up to $500 and...

Started by Anosmic, 07-17-2006 12:32 PM
Replies: 15 Views: 1,470
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07-26-2006 09:50 AM

Slow played big PP's

I have spewed off quite a few chips recently to slowplayed big PP's, and I want to figure out how I can fill up this leak in my game. An example...

Started by BobbySalami, 07-25-2006 02:47 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,170
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07-25-2006 07:17 PM

Shortstack Ninja

So I cashed in 3 quarter rolls (I shit you not) and snuck $30 onto Party. I decided to split it into $10 rolls and play shortie/aggro... and its...

Started by takesix, 07-24-2006 11:49 PM
Replies: 5 Views: 963
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07-25-2006 03:50 PM

Getting Ready to move to 200nl

What are the differences between 100nl and 200nl? Comments?? anything would be good. I 6 table 100nl for a nice rate + bonus money, I make...

Started by Jay67s, 07-24-2006 12:50 PM
Replies: 5 Views: 966
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07-25-2006 03:47 PM

Another char tip - announce your situation

My biggest leak still remains to be my inability to take my hand of the mouse and think things through. So a new semi-rule that I have just begun to...

Started by chardrian, 07-24-2006 08:08 PM
Replies: 6 Views: 1,097
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07-25-2006 03:45 PM

Discuss: Importance of stealing blinds

In nl ring.

Started by midas06, 07-18-2006 05:58 AM
Replies: 31 Views: 2,234
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07-25-2006 02:01 PM

AQ suited play or pass

HI guys new 2 the site think i made a big mistake in last night casino tourny !!! after the break i had respectable set of chips ie 10k in no limit...

Started by papa650, 07-25-2006 07:39 AM
Replies: 4 Views: 1,187
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07-25-2006 12:35 PM

Limping vs. raising in LP behind limpers

I'm making my first attempt at a strategy post. I'm a relative noob at FTR and only play at 50NL (hopefully rolled to move up soon), but I've been...

Started by zook, 07-24-2006 08:29 PM
Replies: 7 Views: 918
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07-25-2006 09:42 AM

Making a decision

I need help with my thought process. The players I play with, basically, and being nice, know nothing about the game. Like pot odds, outs,...

Started by CaseAce, 07-23-2006 09:51 PM
Replies: 5 Views: 896
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07-25-2006 06:48 AM

losing statistics

i would appreciate comment on my play using poker stats as follows:games played19492,lost$2461\ 0.12per hand, all flops seen34%,showdown...

Started by cwalk1, 07-22-2006 03:52 AM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,209
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07-25-2006 02:03 AM

Maniac Table, Shorthanded

Hi Thanks FTR for your previous advice about how to play and what to play at a maniac (all loose, aggressive) table. However, I feel that for...

Started by bigslikk, 07-24-2006 07:35 PM
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07-24-2006 07:35 PM

Explain this for me please

@ PokerStars... I started playing for real money at the beginning of this year @ 10NL. I worked my way up to 100NL by early April (3 months). Over...

Started by BankItDrew, 07-19-2006 05:06 PM
Replies: 22 Views: 1,737
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07-24-2006 02:53 PM

Problem situation question

Heres a situation that probably gives me the most trouble. It has to do with Flushes, and the fact that at the lower levels 1$BB and less you get...

Started by Ugly Ed, 07-23-2006 03:26 PM
Replies: 5 Views: 812
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07-24-2006 01:29 PM

range of starting hands on SB

Hey, I have a vp$ip of 20 after writing down which starting hands i would play and when, and am looking to do the same thing for the blinds positions...

Started by mulhollanddrive, 07-21-2006 10:56 AM
Replies: 9 Views: 1,037
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07-24-2006 12:56 PM

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