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Who can play on www.pokerstars.it? [closed]
Only italian players are allowed to register on www.pokerstars.it or anyone can legally register and play?
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NL200: Many possible lines to showdown in this 3-bet pot
Villain is a semi-loose regular for 6 max. He's solid enough, but generally straight-forward OOP. 27/16/2.5 (VPIP/PFR/AF) over ~180 hands.
$2 NL (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
SB: $180
BB: $211
UTG: ...
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Should there be a change in attitude/strategy when playing in a cash game versus a tournament? [closed]
Should there be a change in attitude/strategy when playing in a cash game versus a tournament? In one you are capable of replenishing funds, and in the other you will be eliminated.
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How wide should my 3-bet range pre-flop be in low-stakes NL live play?
When playing $1-$2 NL live, many players do not 3-bet very frequently pre-flop. Although important in theory, I rarely do so with less than QQ. Is this likely to be exploited at this level, or is it ...
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NL200: Difficult River Situation; Whether To Bluff Or Not?
Villain is a TAGgy regular. 24/17/2.1 (VPIP/PFR/AF) over ~270 hands.
$2 NL (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
SB: $161
BB: $218
UTG: $63
MP: $157
Hero (CO): $290
BTN: $245
Pre Flop: Hero on CO has ...
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3answers
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How do you determine a good online table to sit at?
How do you make a decision to play at any particular table online? The tables list stats like hands per hour, average pot, etc. Are those factors useful in determining which table to sit at?
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When should I use a polarized vs. a merged range?
In what situations would I want to use a polarized vs. a merged range? Are there situations where it is best to have a purely high or low value range?
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Correct (preferred) blinding in NLTE tourneys when blinds or the button bust out
What is the correct process in moving the blinds when either the next dealer and/or the next blinds get busted out of the tourney? A good description of how dead blinds work would be greatly ...
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2answers
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Smallest Stack Size for playing 3bet/fold
Assume hero is playing a ring game with short stack. What is the smallest Stack Size you can 3bet a 3bb open raise without being committed. And what is the 3bet size to choose?
To be more concrete: ...
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1answer
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Where can I find information on local legal poker tournaments
I just found out that there are some relatively nearby casinos that host some low entry tourneys (<=$200 buy in) Is there a site that has a relatively comprehensive listing of these tourneys? If ...
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Preflop range for representing the nuts on every board?
What is the minimum preflop range I have to play to have on every 5 Card board the nuts in my range?
E.g. On a: As 4s 5s Kc Qs Board I would need 2s3s
But I guess there is no board where you need any ...
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3answers
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What is the usual ruling on an aggressor folding on the river?
Suppose the following sequence of events occurs on the river:
Alice, acting first, checks.
Bob bets
Alice calls
Alice shows her hand without waiting for Bob (who, as the last aggressor, should show ...
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2answers
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How do you sniff out a set NLHE?
This question may well be subjective and may well be closed for it but it's a question i've been dying to ask since this site was proposed:
What are some signs that you're up against a set.
Let me ...
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How does a wild card (53rd) affect the odds of making the standard poker hands?
By standard poker hands I mean:
high card
one pair
two pair
three of a kind
straight
flush
full house
four of a kind
straight flush
EDIT: five of a kind
I'm curious if the ranking of hands should ...
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2answers
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How do you determine which player needs to show their cards first?
When all the cards are out and betting is done, which player is required to show their cards first? Does it vary based on whether or not there was betting in the final round? Is there a standard ...
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What is the most common variant of poker? [closed]
I am aware there are many different variants of poker. Having recently learnt "Texas Hold 'em", i am wondering whether this is the most common game, or which others are the most popular ones?
To ...
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Tools for Managing Bankroll, Income and Losses
What professional grade tools available for managing a poker bankroll, and trending income and losses?
Web, desktop, and phone applications are all welcome.
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How to Calculate Hand Odds in Texas Hold'em [closed]
What resources are available for mastering how to calculate current-hand odds in Texas Hold'em? ...books, websites, computer or phone apps are all helpful.
Note: On the iPhone I have found the ...
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0answers
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How are casino poker dealers paid? [closed]
Are dealers paid like wait staff where they have a small hourly rate and are expected to make it up in tokes?
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3answers
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Texas Hold'em Rules [closed]
This is my favorite poker game. I never found a list of all the rules of playing.
For example I play with my friends every weekend and in some cases we argue, if we where supposed to split or one to ...
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1answer
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How big an edge can you have on a tournament field ? ROI vs edge question
The situation:
You are playing a deep stack tournament with 300BB starting stack.
Let's suppose you have exactly 300% ROI in this field, in this specific tournament.
UTG goes all-in on the first hand, ...
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4answers
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In Texas holdem, how should my betting change as my stack of chips changes?
In tournament style Texas hold-em, how should the amount of chips I have left affect my play? Should I become more conservative as my stack declines and more risky as my stack grows? Does my ...
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3answers
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How do you bet pre-flop when there's no action, you're on the button, and you have pocket rockets?
In a no limit cash game, if I'm sitting on the button pre-flop with pocket aces and no one has bet ahead of me, I usually don't want to limp because I don't want to offer free opportunities to draw to ...
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What are the odds I will hit my flush? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What can I do to calculate my odds in a hand?
If I have 2 cards of the same suit in the hole, and 2 board cards with those suits on the flop, what are the chances that ...
