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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

Help a dumbass please !

I know this will get moved but I need a answer quickly. I'm not to smart when it comes to computers, I know how to raise , call and fold, that's...

Started by Eat the Flesh, 03-05-2006 01:56 AM
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03-05-2006 05:36 PM

Fnord said two pair is a not a...

license to print money, and he's right. Oh man, is he right. I feel sick to my stomach. That is all for now.

Started by SonOfAkira, 03-04-2006 01:41 AM
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03-05-2006 04:50 PM

Bankroll Management 102

Please don't confuse this post with another "bad beat" post. This is meant for that ONE person out there who still believes they can beat the...

Started by Chopper, 03-04-2006 12:55 PM
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03-05-2006 04:38 PM

Withdrawing..

I haven't been 18 for very long, and I've made my first client switch. I'm used to withdrawing straight back to my card, but I don't have this...

Started by Ash256, 03-05-2006 11:19 AM
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03-05-2006 01:38 PM

The toughest laydown to ever make

I was doing a mental excercise trying to come up with what would be the toughest laydown for anyone to ever make in the game of NL Hold 'em. I think...

Started by spino1i, 03-03-2006 01:35 AM
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03-05-2006 01:26 PM

Where should I play?

First off, I want to say thanks for all the help I've gotten so far...and lord knows I'll need a BUSLOAD more -- so I hope y'all keep on being so...

Started by NoSocksLLC, 03-02-2006 06:27 AM
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03-05-2006 10:59 AM

Low pocket pair questions

I regularly play 100 - 200 NL cash games at my B&M and the one type of hand that I have trouble winning with are low pocket pairs - specifically...

Started by RotterSod, 03-05-2006 07:32 AM
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03-05-2006 08:41 AM

Good Pot Odds Explanation

Hi All, first post. This is a great site with a lot of info. I just started playing seriously about 2 months ago. Mostly in games with friends, and...

Started by geoffm33, 03-02-2006 02:34 PM
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03-05-2006 04:23 AM

overplaying AK

My third worst hand according to PT is AKo. It is a strong hand and it comes along fairly often, so I need to plug this leak. What are my optimum...

Started by cardsman1992, 03-01-2006 02:11 PM
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03-05-2006 04:18 AM

pokerstars clock

is there anyway to change the timezone that the time of tournys ect shows up in? right now its showing up in eastern time,

Started by bantam222, 03-04-2006 01:55 PM
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03-05-2006 03:44 AM

Making Plays?

Just wondering does anyone have any tips on making some plays when your just not hitting hands.Lately I've found myself in situations where im...

Started by saoreire32, 03-03-2006 06:20 AM
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03-04-2006 10:16 PM

Seat Choice Question

Newbie question about choosing a seat at a table: I have read that it's better to have loose maniacs on your right than your left side. I've also...

Started by Bugeye, 03-04-2006 04:06 PM
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03-04-2006 10:01 PM

Folding KK preflop

Someone else here playing at the Prima Network? 100NL or above? Noticed the sometimes insane tightness of these tables? I am a very aggressive...

Started by NoctoZ, 02-21-2006 09:20 PM
Replies: 29 Views: 2,407
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03-04-2006 09:02 PM

how does ptBB/100 differ between 10max and 6max?

i assume winning players at 6max sustain a higher ptBB/100 than winning players at 10max.. this is my assumption.. but whats the real deal?? I...

Started by SinkRox, 03-04-2006 03:05 AM
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03-04-2006 05:30 AM

Fnord, how many tables you play?

how many tables do you play? and at what limits? seems to me, you have a huge intellect towards poker. but do you apply this while you multitable, if...

Started by jungy121, 03-02-2006 09:09 PM
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03-04-2006 03:00 AM

Heads-up in a Cash game

I logged on to my full tilt account yesterday to see if any of the stars were playing and I found Mike Matusow playing in a $5,000 n/l table w/ one...

Started by Off5th, 03-01-2006 11:34 PM
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03-03-2006 03:30 PM

Damn i just lost 4 straight buyins at a table

of course they were my fault, but which i still thought were semi-decent plays. Here are the major points and hands, 25NL, discuss please. My...

Started by potdragn, 03-01-2006 03:34 AM
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03-03-2006 03:14 PM

Importance of Position...

One of the most important lessons to learn in hold’em is just how powerful position is. Anyone who knows even a little about hold’em has been told...

Started by Laeelin, 01-24-2006 09:44 PM
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03-03-2006 02:28 PM

Flop odds question (I read the sticky!)

What are the odds of flopping a pair with a flush draw? Thanks.

Started by martindcx1e, 03-03-2006 04:22 AM
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03-03-2006 12:25 PM

Trying the "19 hands" method to start -- opinions

First off, I really, really want to thank AOK for all the knowledge he's put into this forum. As a BRAND new player, it's helped me immensely. ...

Started by NoSocksLLC, 03-01-2006 12:31 PM
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03-03-2006 12:25 AM

Explain FOLD EQUITY please?

I tried a search but got way too many returns. I am hearing this term alot lately, but cannot find out what it exactly means, and how it affects...

Started by MNMP2, 03-02-2006 11:36 PM
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03-02-2006 11:54 PM

Playing Pocket Ks against an all diamond flop

Just going to keep it general, playing a .05/.10NL table, I raise first to .40 first with two callers, the pot is 1.20. The flop is 4-7-J of...

Started by Ro0sT3R, 03-01-2006 10:00 PM
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03-02-2006 07:23 PM

How do you beat these guys

Or do you add them to your friends list? I mean surely he didnt think his pair of 5's were that solid with the bets I put out. He was chaising an...

Started by Rabid Dog, 03-02-2006 11:59 AM
Replies: 31 Views: 1,882
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03-02-2006 05:22 PM

what is +EV here...

Raising with suited connectors after 2 limpers in front of you or call with suited connectors after 2 limpers ahead of you??? .....Think about...

Started by Off5th, 03-01-2006 11:50 PM
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03-02-2006 03:25 PM

A flop texture question

assume even stacks early in an SNG (1500) EP2 or MP1 raises 4BB. you cold call with 66-99 Headup flop K53 opponent bets Are you giving...

Started by LeFou, 03-02-2006 12:27 PM
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03-02-2006 01:20 PM

What should i do

Lately ive been playing alot and ive totalled all my winnings from this year and im -10. I have been going all in with straights and always getting...

Started by NckPlt, 02-27-2006 12:27 AM
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03-02-2006 11:58 AM

It wasn't a bad one -- but should I have gotten out?

Sometimes, I can get lured in my the min bet -- I mean it's "only" 4 cents...but, in this case...I'm assuming I should've gotten out post-flop? ...

Started by NoSocksLLC, 03-02-2006 04:59 AM
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03-02-2006 10:25 AM

Shame on me...right?

Hey y'all... Would appreciate if you'd look at this hand. I'm pretty irked about definitely one, and possibly two errors. 1. the reraise after...

Started by NoSocksLLC, 03-01-2006 04:49 PM
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03-02-2006 10:12 AM

Taking advantage of bonuses

Just one quick question: How much BR may I need in order to start Bonus whoring?

Started by salempc, 03-01-2006 10:32 PM
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03-02-2006 06:25 AM

Suited Connectors/Axs and Poker Tracker

So I only limp suited connectors (referring to JTs-54s) and A9s-A2x in LP. I ran a filter on PT last night and saw that both of these types of hands...

Started by Lodogg, 02-14-2006 03:07 PM
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03-02-2006 03:52 AM

How many tables for a newbie?

I've just started playing online (been at it about a week, and I'm down four buys -- but I definitely feel like I'm getting better)...and I'm curious...

Started by NoSocksLLC, 03-01-2006 05:44 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,344
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03-02-2006 02:57 AM

Hi every body

Hey there I been reading this forum since I started playing poker 6 months ago Any way an event occoured the other night that I need some advice on...

Started by gyro, 02-26-2006 01:06 PM
Replies: 8 Views: 1,106
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03-01-2006 10:32 PM

Blinds in Cash games

I'm curious to find out how everyone plays hands in there blinds. How do you go about playing your blinds well you have a decent strong hand when...

Started by Off5th, 03-01-2006 01:55 PM
Replies: 3 Views: 1,131
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03-01-2006 07:49 PM

QJo in LP versus loose-passives

My usual line: limp if raised behind, call but don't overcall. Your thoughts?

Started by LeFou, 03-01-2006 01:43 PM
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03-01-2006 07:44 PM

Need some advice

I am needing some help here. I need to know how any of you that make a decent amount of money playing Poker do it. I have been playing steady for...

Started by Ugly Ed, 02-26-2006 03:00 PM
Replies: 11 Views: 1,361
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03-01-2006 06:56 PM

Can't seem to beat $50 n/l

I dunno what it is but the second time I moved up to $50 no limit I was unsuccessful, last night and today I lost a total of 3 hondo. I do great at...

Started by Off5th, 02-22-2006 03:47 AM
Replies: 14 Views: 1,986
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03-01-2006 04:28 PM

PLHE..

I've been playing PLHE recently, particularly the low-mid buyin tables. I decided to do this because I didnt want to risk a lot of my stack on any...

Started by arkwon, 03-01-2006 03:09 AM
Replies: 5 Views: 1,549
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03-01-2006 01:51 PM

Home Game Hand

Villian - If i'd call him anything, it'd be TAGG. doesn't try any tricky stuff. Think's he is better than me, for some idiotic reason. Thinks he can...

Started by IowaSkinsFan, 03-01-2006 12:30 AM
Replies: 3 Views: 1,038
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03-01-2006 12:08 PM

Should I be proud of myself?

HI! It's been a while since I first started posting here about my experience in poker. Well, I am just returning to tell you all about my first...

Started by salempc, 02-27-2006 10:48 PM
Replies: 21 Views: 1,604
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03-01-2006 10:20 AM

Bigger opening raises

Most of the material that I have read says to keep your standard opening raise the same whether you're raising with AA, 99, or AJs. This is so other...

Started by KY_Ace, 02-27-2006 02:26 AM
Replies: 12 Views: 1,522
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03-01-2006 06:09 AM

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