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Since 2003, FTR’s goal has been to build a friendly online community where people love to discuss poker. Our timeless poker strategy articles will help you take the next step in becoming a winning poker player.

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It’s our mission to turn you into a winning poker player. Over the years, we’ve been adding timeless strategy articles to help you learn poker. We’ve also done the research across hundreds of online sites to recommend only the best places to play poker. And finally, we offer a free and friendly forum where you can discuss poker with thousands of other poker players.

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If you’re new to the game of poker, this is where you should start. Our poker strategy articles will give you enough knowledge to build a solid foundation. Poker is easy to learn, but difficult to master, and with our tools, your studies will make a significant positive change to your game, and of course, your bankroll.

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Our curated collection of the best strategy articles from top FTR !

Texas Holdem Starting Hands – 19 Hand Strategy 3ia5n

introduces a foundational strategy for new poker players, emphasizing the importance of playing a limited set of 19 strong starting hands to cultivate discipline, avoid common pitfalls, and build a solid understanding of the game before exploring more advanced tactics

Taking the Next Step 1s11p

In poker, it’s important to keep improving your game so that you can move up in stakes. By carefully considering bankroll management, studying the player pool at your new level and approaching the bigger game with the right mindset, you can increase your chances for success.

PLO Survival Guide 2f3g3h

There’s a lot of money to be made in Pot Limit Omaha, but if you’re a No Limit Hold’em player, then you’re likely making big mistakes. Read on to find out how to properly evaluate starting hands, estimate the value of drawing hands and control the size of the pot.

Bankroll Management 101 5235p

Our bankroll management calculator will tell you what buy-in level for cash games, SNGs, & MTTs you should play with your current bankroll!

Chardrian’s Guide to Live Small Stakes Limit Poker (Part 1) 5f3cv

first part of a guide to playing live small stakes limit poker, sharing the author’s personal journey from law school to becoming a full-time poker player

Running it Twice: The Ultimate Guide 4v3m6p

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.

Latest Poker Strategy Articles f236v

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soupie’s Win MTT Poker 04 – Blinds, Weak Bets 4n351g

intricacies of blind structures in multi-table tournaments (MTTs), emphasizing the need for players to adapt their strategies as blinds increase

Rada’s MTT Tournament Advice Part 1 1r2r71

Radas's advice on multi-table tournament (MTT) poker strategy, emphasizing the importance of patience, position, and understanding the dynamics of different tournament stages

Texas Holdem Starting Hands – 19 Hand Strategy 3ia5n

introduces a foundational strategy for new poker players, emphasizing the importance of playing a limited set of 19 strong starting hands to cultivate discipline, avoid common pitfalls, and build a solid understanding of the game before exploring more advanced tactics

Nakamuras 2k Post 5h5a55

author's journey from being a novice online poker player with frequent losses to gaining expertise and building a substantial bankroll, emphasizing the significance of learning from the FTR community

An Introduction to the [0, 1] Model for Ranges d613n

It's important to have a general model for hand ranges in poker so that you can study the essence of poker without restrictions.

Getting Off the Bottom 6p3a6x

insights on transitioning from being a novice micro-stakes player to a consistent winner

Bluff or Check? Missing the Flop in NLHE (Part 2): Flop Texture 6h5u6w

Knowing when to bluff on the flop is determined by a large number of factors, and here we're going to take a look at how flop texture fits into all of that.

Building Your Bankroll 72245

Even if you’re an experienced player, you should still give some thought to how you can build your bankroll so you can move up in stakes and increase your winnings. From avoiding tilt to taking advantage of bonuses and rakeback, this article gives meaningful advice about building your bankroll.

Practice makes Perfect 389y

challenges the common adage, asserting that while practice is essential, it's the quality of practice that truly matters, emphasizing that perfect practice leads to optimal performance and highlighting the importance of understanding and correcting mistakes outside of live play

Taking the Next Step 1s11p

In poker, it's important to keep improving your game so that you can move up in stakes. By carefully considering bankroll management, studying the player pool at your new level and approaching the bigger game with the right mindset, you can increase your chances for success.

5 Card Stud Rules f396b

5 Card Stud has long been popular in home games although it's difficult to find online. While there are similarities between this game and 7 Card Stud, there are fewer cards dealt. One similarity between 5 Card Stud and Texas Hold'em is that there are four rounds of betting.

How to Multi-Table SnGs for Beginners (4 Tabling $6.50 by givememyleg) 5x512q

how to multi-table Sit 'n Go (SNG) poker games for beginners, featuring a video tutorial by "givememyleg" on 4-tabling at the $6.50 stake level

Tactics vs. Strategy (Part 4): Practical Use of Strategy 5g1e5n

In our final installment of this series, we look at how strategic and tactics are related and other resources for continuing your study.

ISF – Strategic Bet Sizing 1a664g

the strategic importance of bet sizing in poker, highlighting that while many players have a "standard" bet size, adjusting bet sizes based on opponent behavior and one's own strategy can be more effective, with considerations for pot odds and manipulating probabilities

The Basic Concepts that Drive Continuation Betting h1x43

When it comes to continuation betting, your table position and the strength of your hole cards are even more important than the flop itself. By carefully considering these two factors in the context of how your opponent plays, you’ll be able to determine when you should make a continuation bet.

Away From the Felt 47314

the significance of factors outside the poker table that contribute to a player's success, emphasizing the importance of studying the game, controlling tilt, maintaining physical health through diet, exercise, and sleep, and the benefits of consistency in one's daily routine for optimal performance

PLO Survival Guide 2f3g3h

There's a lot of money to be made in Pot Limit Omaha, but if you're a No Limit Hold'em player, then you're likely making big mistakes. Read on to find out how to properly evaluate starting hands, estimate the value of drawing hands and control the size of the pot.

soupie’s Win MTT Poker 07 – Reads, Trips, Aggression 2e3c4o

the importance of understanding your table image, effectively playing paired flops, and the pitfalls of overconfidence when holding a big chip stack in poker tournaments

The PokerJanitor’s Philosophy 5w49

author's personal approach to poker, emphasizing the importance of consistent practice, unpredictability, learning from televised poker (with a discerning eye), staying true to one's personality at the table, and handling intimidation and losses with resilience and a growth mindset “Well,” she said, “I've always wanted to get good at poker. Could you teach me?” So, rather than simply tossing “Super System 2” in her lap and watching the NFL playoffs, I'll spend some quality time teaching her how to play. That shows what a caring guy I am, right? I think so, at least. Also I get to eat homemade bread. What's not to love?

While Waiting Poker Tells 1g386p

insights into reading opponents' body language and actions when it's your turn to act in a poker game, covering topics like identifying potential openers, raisers, and bluffers, as well as understanding subtle cues that can indicate a player's intentions

FTR SNG Strategy: Navigating the bubble Part 1 1j432h

Bubble play in 18-player and 27-player Sit and Gos is often difficult. Against different opponents, you'll want to play wide or narrow ranges depending on their tendencies. Playing the bubble correctly can have a big impact on your overall results.

Bankroll Management 101 5235p

Our bankroll management calculator will tell you what buy-in level for cash games, SNGs, & MTTs you should play with your current bankroll!

Five Ways To Improve Your Game In the New Year 5v1b5x

five key strategies for poker players to enhance their game, emphasizing the importance of honesty in self-assessment, being open to new ideas, practicing patience, understanding that perfection is unattainable, and maintaining an optimistic mindset

chardrian’s Analysis of a $26 Freezeout 5x2v6o

Sometimes, it's valuable to go over your completed poker tournaments with a hand-history viewer to analyze spots that you are unsure about and identify errors in play. You can use a replayer that automatically cuts out hands that you folded preflop so that you can focus on the important hands.

FTR SNG Strategy: Thin River Value 2n6p65

Artur delves into Sit & Go poker strategy, focusing on two hands with critical river decisions, emphasizing the importance of analyzing river plays, especially in thin spots, to ensure optimal gameplay

ISF – Five Rules To Beating Low Stakes 2m1v39

ISF's five rules for beating low-stakes poker games, emphasizing the importance of playing tight preflop, avoiding loose play out of position, opting to bet rather than check when planning to call, being straightforward with strong hands, and ensuring you're at a table with at least three weak players to maximize profitability

Spenda’s 5 Biggest Leaks of a Losing NL Player – Leak 5 501q3l

the importance of hand-reading in poker, detailing how processing information from opponents, analyzing board texture, using the process of elimination, and diligent note-taking can enhance one's ability to make correct decisions and improve overall gameplay

ISF – Predicting the Future and a Hand For Analysis 1b1x6r

the importance of predicting future moves and making decisions based on later street play, while also presenting a detailed analysis of a specific hand scenario involving a donk player leading into the author on an uncoordinated board

Do You Need Poker Tracking Software to Make Money? 5f4ll

Poker tracking software has become increasingly common lately. This leads to the question: Can a player succeed at higher levels without using a HUD or other software? What if the player is only playing a single table? The answer, as it should always be, is "it depends."

2-7 Lowball Rules 226ta

2-7 Lowball is a favorite among some of the most well-known poker professionals. Playing for low offers a refreshing change from standard high-hand poker. But before you can play, you must understand the rules and how to read your hand.

Before Moving to $3/6 5ll4y

several strategic poker plays that players should be familiar with before advancing to higher stakes, emphasizing the importance of understanding and effectively utilizing these plays to maximize profitability and outmaneuver opponents in various game situations

Bluff or Check? Missing the Flop in NLHE (Part 4): Anticipating the Second Barrel 2yx3a

You'll need to learn to anticipate firing the second barrel if you want to get the most from continuation betting on the flop.

Apply Yourself at Learning Poker 2s5518

Whenever you read poker strategy guides or books, you must be prepared to study them carefully. Merely skimming the contents will not advance your game very much at all. You should always consider the strategic implications of anything you read to get the maximum value from it.

Online Poker Multi-Tabling Strategy 21s5g

the balance between playing multiple tables and maintaining a quality game in online poker, offering tips on when to add more tables, how to use software aids like HUDs, and the importance of focusing on one's "A" game to maximize profitability

Chardrian’s Guide to Live Small Stakes Limit Poker (Part 1) 5f3cv

first part of a guide to playing live small stakes limit poker, sharing the author's personal journey from law school to becoming a full-time poker player

Renton’s Small Stakes NLHE Ring Strategy: Postflop I 474z1r

postflop strategy in small stakes No-Limit Hold'em ring games, covering topics like dealing with reraises, understanding implied odds, and various postflop concepts such as fold equity, expected value, and pot odds

Poker Strategy Sections v401a

Take a deep dive into specific poker strategies.

Beginner Poker 3y5h3r

Live Poker 231n

Open Face Chinese l3m34

Poker Videos 6vc2b

Cash Games 5162s

MTT 39274w

Poker Psychology 32536m

SNG 16r18

Heads Up 3e6o6z

No Limit Hold'em 70383y

Poker Rules 60q4t

Limit Hold'em 5py5k

Omaha 83456

Poker Tools 5l6c4b

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Texas Holdem Expected Value Hand Charts – 5 Players 1d5e6x

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

Texas Holdem Expected Value Hand Charts – 6 Players 3i2h1y

table of Texas Hold'em starting hands, ranked by their Expected Value (EV) in a 6-player game, with the statistics derived from millions of hand histories to calculate average profit in big bets

Texas Holdem Expected Value Hand Charts – 2 Players 356y42

table of Texas Hold'em starting hands, ranked by their Expected Value (EV) in a 2-player heads up game, with the statistics derived from millions of hand histories to calculate average profit in big bets

Texas Holdem Expected Value Hand Charts – 7 Players 6c3513

Working on preflop ranges can be difficult because you'll almost never have a valid sample size. Check out these results from millions of 7-handed Texas Hold'em tables to see what hands are profitable for other players and what hands lose money.

Pocket Pairs and Over Cards Chart 46361

the probabilities and strategies associated with pocket pairs in Texas Hold'em, emphasizing the dynamics of high versus low pairs, the likelihood of flopping a set, and the odds of over cards appearing on the board

Texas Holdem Expected Value Hand Charts – 8 Players 334d1z

While you should choose your ranges based upon game dynamics and your personal playing style, it's sometimes helpful to see the average value of different starting hands. In this chart, we've compiled the EV of different cards across millions of hands in 8-player games.

Poker Editorials About Whatever 6k376z

Just for fun!

Top 10 Biggest Tournament Scores By Celebrities

Top 10 Biggest Tournament Scores By Celebrities 221t2

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

Sick Hands: A History of Famous Poker Player Illnesses Pt.2 The Funny 263ul

Part two of this series focuses on some silly, slightly tongue-in-cheek maladies.
Playing Poker Inside a Goldfish Bowl

Playing Poker Inside a Goldfish Bowl 3w3640

the challenges of consistently profiting in high-stakes online poker games, emphasizing that even top players have weaknesses and can be targeted by well-prepared opponents
Top 10 Things You Need to Know Before Turning Pro

Top 10 Things You Need to Know Before Turning Pro 7376t

If you decide to go pro, you need a plan first. These are the top 10 things you should consider when drawing up your plan
Top 10 Biggest Downswings Ever

Top 10 Biggest Downswings Ever 5d5w2j

These 10 downswings will make you think twice about the bad day you just had at the tables

Greatest Artworks Created by Online Results Pt. 2 6u3h2

Second part of the most amazing poker graphs series. Check out which graphs made the second top 10 cut
Top 10 Live Tournament One-hit Wonders

Top 10 Live Tournament One-hit Wonders 1s3z4u

There have been a lot of one - hit wonders, but these ten stand out among all of them

If They Weren’t Playing Poker…. 3326h

Just imagine, for a second, where your favorite players would be without their massive poker income. What careers would they have?
Top 10 Ways to Cheat at Poker

Top 10 Ways to Cheat at Poker 573b6

Find out the top ten ways people try to cheat the games in the modern poker era.

Top 10 Toughest Final Tables Of All Time 5e352k

Find out which are the top 10 toughest final tables to emerge in the modern era of poker

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Online since 2003!

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.casinowinning.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.

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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.