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Michael1123’s Multi-Table Tournament Strategy 2z6d56

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Michael1123’s multi-table tournament strategy, emphasizing the importance of position, hand selection, and adjusting to various stages of a poker tournament

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Andy Holt’s Guide to Satellite Poker Tournaments 5i4h5t

by MTT Poker Strategies | 0 Comments

Satellite poker tournaments can be very profitable, but they require strategic adjustments from normal tournament play. You don’t want to risk your stack early on because survival is more important than chip accumulation. This changes later on in the tournament.

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Running it Twice: The Ultimate Guide 684ta

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Looking for information on running it twice in poker? In our ultimate guide we explain what it is, show examples, and give our advice on when you should and shouldn’t run it twice, and more.

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by SNG Poker Strategy Articles | 0 Comments

Many people are contemplating getting started in low-stakes SNGs. By following a few tips for what to do at the tables and what to avoid, you’ll be well on your way to success. While you’ll want to consider each decision separately, these guidelines will serve you well as you get started.

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ISF’s Heads Up Cash Game Strategies 5o4s1t

by No Limit Hold'em Poker Strategies | 0 Comments

When playing heads-up No Limit Hold’em poker, you need to modify the strategies that you would use at larger tables. to focus on every hand and adjust to the specific player you’re up against, because every hand you play will be against him or her.

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Applying Sauce123 Cash Game Poker Strategy $400 NL 6 Max 2f5r27

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discusses applying the Sauce123 strategy in $2/$4 NL 6 Max cash games of Texas Hold’em poker, focusing on maximizing content and action, even in fairly marginal spots

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Sit-n-Go Strategy Guide Part 1 3t4b4f

Jun 13, 2025 |

comprehensive strategy guide for Sit-N-Go poker tournaments, emphasizing the importance of understanding the game's structure, adjusting to different stages, and making informed decisions based on stack sizes and opponent tendencies

Michael1123’s Multi-Table Tournament Strategy 2z6d56

Jun 12, 2025 |

Michael1123's multi-table tournament strategy, emphasizing the importance of position, hand selection, and adjusting to various stages of a poker tournament

Practical Game Theory in Poker (Part 2): Pre-Flop Ideas 5x4w2x

Jun 11, 2025 |

Take it to your opponent before the flop by covering up your own weaknesses when they are being attacked and going after the weaknesses that your opponents show you.

[FTR Quick Tip 003] Defending the BB vs a SB Open 6a2431

Jun 11, 2025 |

the importance of defending the big blind, particularly against an open by the small blind, highlighting the favorable odds and positional advantage, while also discussing the nuances of post-flop play and the significance of opponent tendencies in making informed decisions

Hyper’s 6-Max Limit Hold’em Guide Part 2 y493p

Jun 10, 2025 |

continuation of Hyper's guide on 6-max/short-handed play, emphasizing the nuances of shorthanded Limit Hold'em, including strategies for blind stealing, blind defense, fold equity, bluffing, and isolation bets

Andy Holt’s Guide to Satellite Poker Tournaments 5i4h5t

Jun 9, 2025 |

Satellite poker tournaments can be very profitable, but they require strategic adjustments from normal tournament play. You don't want to risk your stack early on because survival is more important than chip accumulation. This changes later on in the tournament.

Moving Up in Low Stakes from $.05/.10 to $.25/.50 1q5y2u

Jun 8, 2025 |

guidance for poker players transitioning from lower stakes to slightly higher stakes, emphasizing the significance of post-flop play, strategies like check-raising, taking free cards, understanding when not to fold, and aggressively raising draws

OFC Beginners Guide: It Starts with the Set 2c1o63

Jun 8, 2025 |

In part 2 of the OFC Beginner's Guide, I focus on the foundation of your hand: the set. The set is arguably the most important part of the hand, as how you set your hand dictates how the rest of the hand will play out. See some specific examples and general concepts with setting up your OFC hands.

Winning Poker Hands in Order – Omaha Hi/Lo 564o3p

Jun 8, 2025 |

When playing Omaha Hi-Lo, it's important to play starting hands that play well for both the hi and lo halves of the pot. Sometimes, hi-only hands have value too. While learning to compare low hands can be tricky at first, we'll go over a few examples to make everything clear.

Using the [0, 1] Model to Look at Polarized Ranges 3z4858

Jun 8, 2025 |

Polarized ranges are talked about a lot, but most people don't know when to use them and when not to. Here we explore this topic using the [0, 1] model for ranges.

[FTR Quick Tip 020] Video: Double Barreling 363np

Jun 8, 2025 |

In today's Texas Hold'em games, you can't just have a "one and done" philosophy to c-betting. You'll often be required to follow up with a bet on the turn or risk exploitation. By examining ranges and board texture, you can learn to make better two-barreling decisions.

[FTR Quick Tip 019] Resteal Defense d466n

Jun 7, 2025 |

In Texas Hold'em, you have to be prepared to face three-bets from the blinds when you try to steal them. By calling liberally in position and adding some four-bet bluffs to your ranges, you'll be able to effectively combat resteals. But don't over-adjust or you may just end up valuetowning yourself.

Running it Twice: The Ultimate Guide 684ta

Jun 7, 2025 |

Looking for information on running it twice in poker? In our ultimate guide we explain what it is, show examples, and give our advice on when you should and shouldn't run it twice, and more.

Going After Multi Tablers 494r2z

Jun 7, 2025 |

the strategic implications of multi-tabling in poker, emphasizing that while multi-tabling can increase a player's earnings per hour, it also makes them more vulnerable to solid single-table players who can exploit the reduced attention and default strategies of multi-tablers

The Relationship Between Equity and Expected Value 3ac4f

Jun 7, 2025 |

To understand how equity and expected value relate to each other, you have to understand what they mean and the role bet sizes have in connecting them.

soupie’s Win MTT Poker 15 – Winning, Tough Calls 393g3k

Jun 6, 2025 |

the psychological and strategic aspects of winning in poker, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a grounded perspective after a big win, distinguishing between tough and bad calls, and understanding one's motivation for playing

Exploitation and the FTC Theorem 674a6a

Jun 6, 2025 |

concept of the FTC (Fold-to-Continue) Theorem in poker, emphasizing how players can exploit opponents with high FTC ratios by making strategic bets and raises, while also cautioning players to maintain balance in their own play to avoid being exploited

Brick and Mortar/Live Poker Strategy 1n6f3a

Jun 5, 2025 |

prepares online poker players for the transition to live, brick-and-mortar games, emphasizing the differences in player behavior, pace, and strategy, while also offering tips on how to adapt and succeed in this different environment

Renton’s Small Stakes NLHE Ring Strategy: Preflop 1o1y2t

Jun 5, 2025 |

in-depth guide on preflop strategy for small stakes No-Limit Hold'em ring games, discussing how to adapt to different table dynamics, the importance of position, and how to adjust your hand ranges based on the game's tightness or looseness

Poker Starting Hands with Deep Stacks 162d26

Jun 5, 2025 |

Deciding what range of hole cards you’re going to play depends largely on your stack size. If your stack equals 60BB or less, you should aim to hit big pairs. If it’s between 60BB-150BB, you can play suited connectors and gappers. Above 150BB, you can play cards with flush or straight potential.

Finding the Fish, if Only Life Were That Easy! 5t5y3q

Jun 5, 2025 |

the pitfalls of relying solely on poker software tools, emphasizing that mastering poker requires a deep understanding of the game beyond technical tools and that true proficiency takes time and self-awareness

[FTR Quick Tip 013] Bet Sizing 5w5lp

Jun 5, 2025 |

the significance of bet sizing in No Limit Hold'em, detailing how adept players utilize it to outmaneuver their adversaries and highlighting various factors that influence the decision to place smaller or larger bets

Should You Multi-Table? 6h1l3i

Jun 4, 2025 |

explores the pros and cons of multi-tabling in poker, suggesting that while it can increase earnings, it's not suitable for everyone and may depend on individual skills, the competitive landscape, and the ability to adapt to faster gameplay

Jun 4, 2025 |

Many people are contemplating getting started in low-stakes SNGs. By following a few tips for what to do at the tables and what to avoid, you'll be well on your way to success. While you'll want to consider each decision separately, these guidelines will serve you well as you get started.

Back to Basics (Part 5): Poker Reads Made Simple 4x5u6j

Jun 4, 2025 |

Avoid distractions and get better at making solid, fundamental reads with the fifth installment in the Back to Basics series.

Playing Overcards in Limit Hold’em: Part 1 1125r

Jun 4, 2025 |

the nuances of playing overcards in Limit Hold'em, discussing the strategic considerations when faced with different board textures and opponent actions, the significance of understanding the number of opponents in the hand, and the value of continuation bets in various scenarios

EV Calculations Tutorial 4: Organizing Large Calculations 281333

Jun 3, 2025 |

As we begin to work with complicated poker situations, the difficulty of EV calculations increases. However, by breaking down each scenario into smaller parts and performing the appropriate calculations for each part, the equations become easy. Then you need to simply tally up the results.

Exploiting Your Image 1a6j46

Jun 3, 2025 |

the importance of self-awareness in poker, emphasizing how players' perceptions of you can be manipulated to your advantage, whether you've been playing aggressively or conservatively

Building Your Poker Pyramid 11i6j

Jun 3, 2025 |

the concept of the "poker pyramid," a collection of skills and personality traits essential for success in poker, emphasizing that technical knowledge is just one layer and that emotional stability, discipline, and experience are equally important for long-term profitability

Developing a Feel for Equities in No-Limit Hold’em Part 6: Meaningful Practice 2w5s70

Jun 3, 2025 |

This article will walk through an example poker hand, showing you how the equity of Hero's hand stacks up against Villain's range on every street. By learning to get a feel for the equities of different ranges, you'll be able to make superior decisions at the tables.

How to Put Your Opponent on Tilt 242e2o

Jun 2, 2025 |

various tactics, primarily effective in live poker games, to psychologically unsettle opponents, ranging from bluffing and making snide comments to slow rolling and incessantly talking about irrelevant topics

Biggest Money Making Secret in Poker 3i5fe

Jun 2, 2025 |

the key to maximizing profits in poker is to focus on long-term results and to play more hands, cautioning against the pitfalls of emotional decision-making based on short-term fluctuations, much like in stock investing

Brush Up Your Semi-Bluff, and Bring Home the Bacon 5a31n

Jun 2, 2025 |

Knowing how and when to semi-bluff can increase your poker winnings. The advantages of semi-bluffing include you being able to control the pot, force your opponents to fold, slow the action and win big pots. With so many benefits, semi-bluffing needs to be incorporated into your playing regime!

Handfuls of Trouble 5b4f45

Jun 2, 2025 |

pitfalls of playing seemingly strong but actually weak hands in poker - specific hands like A-10, K-J, J-J, and K-10 can lead to trouble

Planning Your Moves in Limit Hold’em y163f

Jun 2, 2025 |

In Limit Hold'em, you'll be seeing more showdowns than you would in No Limit poker. This means that you should carefully consider your ranges preflop by judging your hand's showdown value when deciding whether or not to fold, cold-call, open-raise, or three-bet.

Why is SPR Important? 6byu

Jun 1, 2025 |

the significance of the Stack to Pot Ratio (SPR) in poker, emphasizing that its importance varies based on game texture and player dynamics, and discusses the intricacies of SPR in relation to aggressive history, game strategy, and the challenges of certain bet sizes in various game situations, highlighting the nuanced nature of SPR in decision-making

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EV Poker Chart from the Small Blind – Limit Texas Hold’em 665h3a

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Expected value of hands played from the small blind position.

EV Poker Chart from the Big Blind – Limit Texas Hold’em 92u6c

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Expected value of hands played from the big blind position.

EV Poker Charts – Limit Texas Holdem Hands from the Button 5j526t

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Expected Value (EV) charts for various Texas Hold'em hands in Limit games, based on data from over 122 million pairs of pocket cards dealt at real money tables

EV Poker Chart from the Cutoff – Limit Texas Hold’em 1z2g4q

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Find the Texas Holdem starting hands that have a positive expected value when playing from the Cutoff.

Texas Holdem Expected Value Hand Charts – 3 Players 3x2b5a

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table of Texas Hold'em starting hands, ordered by their Expected Value (EV) in a 3-player game, with the statistics generated from millions of hand histories

Texas Holdem Expected Value Hand Charts – 5 Players 4l4w25

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expected value charts for Texas Hold'em poker hands when playing with 5 players, offering insights into which hands are profitable and which are not

Poker Editorials About Whatever 5h4z1z

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Animals At The Poker Table

Animals At The Poker Table 6o6g53

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The world of poker is a ravenous jungle full of all sorts of animals and creatures. Hopefully you are more predator than prey!
Top 7 Worst Places to be an Online Poker Pro

Top 7 Worst Places to be an Online Poker Pro 2r1v2e

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Since the wave of online gambling legislation has hit the world, some countries have fared better than others and some are in very bad shape

The $6,000,000 Poker Player 6b3x1k

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by combining the skills and attributes of various top players, one can conceptualize the ultimate poker player, with attributes such as the fundamentals of Antonio "The Magician" Esfandiari, the aggression of Phil Ivey, the creativity of Tom "Durrrr" Dwan, and the hand-reading abilities of Phil Galfond

10 Poker Life Lessons 1v6w1x

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The skills you learn grinding it out on the felt have more use than just getting your opponent to jam into your nut flush.

The Greatest Obstacle in Poker 2b162b

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the psychological challenges faced by poker players, emphasizing that while technical skills can be learned, managing emotions and understanding one's own personality and risk tolerance are crucial

Top 10 biggest poker rooms in the world a144v

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Ever wondered where you can find the best game selection? Here are the top 10 poker rooms you should check out

Longest Documented Poker Sessions 563bi

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Chronology of longest poker session records over the past decade. Find out what the current record is and who is the title holder.

Dumbest Poker Conspiracy Theories 4e1523

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various conspiracy theories related to online poker, ranging from beliefs about rigged Random Number Generators and "Action Flops" to more outlandish theories like online poker's connection to Osama Bin Laden's demise

2005 WSOP Main Event – Michael1123’s Recap 3z4f

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recap of the 2005 WSOP Main Event, detailing Michael1123's experiences and observations during the tournament
Top 10 Biggest Tournament Scores By Celebrities

Top 10 Biggest Tournament Scores By Celebrities 375j42

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Celebrities love poker, and sometimes they manage decent scores in tournaments. Let's take a look at the best celebrity tournament scores

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Hi, I’m Tyler and welcome to FTR! If you’re new to FTR, this is what we’re all about in a nutshell – to help the average Joe become a winning, profitable Texas Holdem poker player and to provide an active, friendly, and intelligent online poker community.

Flop Turn River.com has been around since 2003, when I started to seriously learn and play online Texas Holdem. My real education began in 2003 (even though I had played poker and holdem casually for many years), studying poker books, reading whatever online materials I could find, and eventually, ing and playing at an online poker room. My online poker adventure would begin on an impulse late one Saturday evening, after seeing a random Paradise Poker commercial on TV. I opened an , deposited some money, and began to play Texas Holdem online for the first time. It was absolute thrilling! At Paradise Poker, I started playing the $.50-$1.00 Limit Texas Holdem poker game.

As a brand new player to the online poker world, I was a pretty easy target. A “fish” you could say. A student of Sklansky’s books, my poker education started and developed in the low stakes Limit Texas Holdem ring game where I eventually developed into a break-even player …after dropping a bankroll of $700.

But then I began experimenting with other variations of Texas Hold’em. I moved from the low stakes Limit Texas Holdem ring game to Limit Texas Holdem tournaments at Paradise Poker. I played $10 Limit Sit-n-Go Tournaments (10 player tournaments), and started having a lot more fun playing Texas Holdem, but was still just a break-even poker player, even in this form of Texas Hold’em.

I then switched from Limit Sit-n-Go’s to the No Limit Sit-n-Go Tournaments, where I enjoyed greater success, graduating to a slightly winning poker player. I started to develop a No Limit Texas Holdem strategy that was working for me. I moved my game to UltimateBet ( these assholes?!), to take advantage of the new bonus, and here I finally migrated my poker game to the No-Limit Texas Holdem ring game variation. I practiced my no limit texas holdem strategies at UltimateBet’s low stakes $.10-$.25 tables, while earning some free bonus dollars.

While figuring out No Limit Texas Holdem was the game for me and developing that strategy, I also learned that earning free money through initial deposit bonuses offered by the poker rooms was an easy way to pad my beginner’s bankroll. I would take my game to Party Poker, followed by Empire Poker, then ACR Poker, and would eventually every other major online poker room in existence, taking advantage of new player bonus dollars wherever possible.

I also put in a lot of hours earning the big bonus at Bovada, where I worked off the $600 welcome bonus grinding out low stakes no limit Texas Holdem. The poker bonuses helped me stay afloat during this early period of playing.

Anyway, I would find my greatest success, and profits, playing this form of Texas Hold’em – No Limit ring games. Needless to say, by the latter end of 2003, I was a consistently profitable online Texas Holdem poker player, more than recouping my initial losses, and I’ve been tacking on poker profits ever since. I’ve been a profitable online poker player since September of 2003, and had a stretch of 18 profitable months in a row. These days I’ll play any No Limit Holdem table with buy-in’s up to about $1,000, and when playing online I prefer to multi-table four tables at a time.

Becoming a winning poker player, in my opinion, was not that difficult. It took some time, it took the right variation of Holdem poker that I was most competent, and over a $700 bankroll in my case, but at the end of the learning experience, I developed a No Limit Texas Holdem strategy that would prove to give back so much more. Eric helped me publish the little poker knowledge I had to share with other players, and so begain our little online Texas Holdem strategy website. Solid and useful no limit holdem strategies and discussions were hard to come by back then, so we delivered our own, and if you’re a losing poker player, the strategies on this website will undoubtedly help you.

FTR has become so much more than my personal no limit Texas Holdem strategy site since then – FTR is now a strategy and discussion site for all forms of Texas Holdem. In fact, FTR is anything and everything about poker. Strategies, tips, advice, and tactics were the foundations of FTR, but you can find good reads on a wide range of other poker subjects – especially in the depths of our very active and exciting Poker Forum.

First off, if you are new to flopturnriver.bingoextra.net, be sure to visit our Beginner Poker section to help get you acquainted with FTR, Texas Hold’em, and poker in general. Then browse around our articles, study are Poker Strategy essays, become a part of our friendly Poker Community. And then play some poker. Nothing beats experience when it comes to developing your poker game. Visit our Poker Room Reviews, utilize our great poker bonus codes. Drop by our Poker Forums and let us know your progress – we are always willing to talk shop and help players out. The here range from beginner players brand new to poker all the way up to seasoned professionals, so no matter what level you’re at, you can feel right at home.

Online poker is a profitable pastime. And so much fun!

Our goal is to help expedite your holdem strategy development by offering our strategies and advice…for free. All it takes is the right learning materials, the right , and accumulating experience by playing hands and hands of poker. Now go study, play some poker, and make some money. Thanks for visiting FTR, and we’ll see you at the tables!

– Tyler “Tatonka” D.