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Beginners' corner for basic questions, general strategy and anything related to learning poker.
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What are the odds of facing AA while holding KK?
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Which table is tougher for you: Aggressive or Tight?
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What's the worst poker rookie mistake?
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Favorite hands
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About sizing term
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Mastering Heads-Up Poker: Post-Flop Strategy & Key Differences in HU Tournaments vs. MTTs
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🧠 Pre-Flop Hand Strength Table (Average Win % vs Random Hand)
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Mig32
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Percentages
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moraeskvmi
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There Are No Unreachable Goals, Only Wrong Strategies
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Kenzie 96
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Probability
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Struggling with AQ in late position
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Why don't people like limp?
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Goggelheimer
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Can you stay a good poker player without studying the game?
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KeyPatience
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Pocket As
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Phoenix Wright
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Coping with bad beats
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dannystanks
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How to learn to bluff better? I’m too afraid to do it.
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Basic Poker Strategy for Beginners
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Vrotebal
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Mastery in Poker: Which skills and qualities really make the difference?
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Sos1l
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Pitonealal
How Do You Cope with Constant Bad Beats? 😤
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Igor Popadyk
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🐟 From Zero to Hero 🦈 — Growth Through Mistakes
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Sos1l
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📘 Has anyone read Modern Poker Theory by Michael Acevedo? Worth it for MTT micro/low stakes?
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dannystanks
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PRE FLOP
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Houbi37
$2.20 NL HE MTT: Strategy discussion
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puzzlefish
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Why is it so hard to fold strong hands like JJ, QQ, KK,AKs or AA?
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Do you study poker solo or with friends?
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ztibor72
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🧘‍♂️ Can Meditation Really Improve Focus and Self-Control in Poker?
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Does tilt really stop?
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SPANKYSN
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roberto51
AQ or 77?
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How do I know if I'm playing tilted?
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When should we play tournaments and when to play cash games ? How to decide ?
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dannystanks
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How many hours a day does a professional player train?
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What is your poker betting strategy?
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dreamer13
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Is TT a good hand for going all-in pre-flop?
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Suggest me a best course for poker.
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Should poker be considered a mind sport like chess?
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Mr.Ram
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Best book or video for beginners in NLHE?
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Is it worth playing freerolls to train?
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Play tight or aggressive at the start of the tournament?
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Mig32
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Is it normal to lose several times in a row even if you play the right one?
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CRStals
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Thanhtam
Please give me an advice :How can I play this hand!
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Poker Orifice
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villa1306
How to study for tournament play?
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When is it time to stop grinding?
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How to divide time between study and play?
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Fallenglory
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absolutista2021
you need to be good in mathematics for play poker in pro mode?
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Continuation bet — when?
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Is PLO harder than hold em ?
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Three-Betting, Ranges & Aggression: Winning from the Big Blind in Heads-Up Play
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When is it mandatory to give up a good hand (and why)?
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When is it worth bluffing?
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dannystanks
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Multiway pot — different game?
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When to check-raise?
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What are your book recommendations for learning poker
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dannystanks
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Short stack vs deep stack
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What's the best poker advice you've ever received?
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Bankroll management
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What's harder - folding or calling?
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Phoenix Wright
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Getting started in the world of poker
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What's the Hardest Skill to Master in Poker?
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when should you raise
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Phoenix Wright
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How to get started in poker without losing a lot of money?
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Mig32
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Have You Ever Gone All-In on a Bluff?
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FFinesser
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When to Limp?
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SPANKYSN
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Mastering Heads-Up Poker: Small Blind Tactics for Tournament Success
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Do you ever fold AA pre-flop?
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Bankroll Management: Micro - mid stakes
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Poker hand
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What's Your Biggest Strength in Poker?
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Playing Out of Position
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Leandro Moecke
Have you ever taken a coaching or poker course? Was it worth it?
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Do you ever bluff just for fun?
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DarkSage
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How Do You Deal with Players Who Trash Talk?
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DarkSage
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Do you believe in poker reads?
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DarkSage
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Starting hands — should I play too many?
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UngureanuDan
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babyrosejr
Why I stopped calling just “to see the flop"
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Natox
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poker high-stakes poker games are better and easier to play than low-stakes games
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Stringy
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dangbaonguyen93
how do you play with a pair of JJs in poker?
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Noodeloo
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CRStals
Mastering Heads-Up Play: Winning Strategies for Spin n Go Tournaments
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DaMooca
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How Do You Handle Tilt During a Session?
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Leandro Moecke
What position do you like to play the most? (BTN, CO, UTG...)
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nelomec
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Do You Prefer Suited or Connected Hands
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Kaaskop63
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Do You Think Al Will Change Poker Forever?
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Mig32
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How Do You Manage Your Bankroll?
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bremp555
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Do You Believe in Reading "Poker Faces"?
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Vrotebal
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babyrosejr
Everyday Habits That Make Us Better at Poker
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frost234
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villa1306
Learn
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Do You Believe in Poker Instincts?
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What's Your Favorite Hand (Besides Pocket Aces)
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Kaaskop63
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Do You Multi-Table Online or Focus on One Table?
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millya5
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What's the Best Poker Advice You Ever Got?
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Leandro Moecke
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Have You Ever Folded a Winning Hand?
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Flyer35
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What's easy to build you bankroll for beginners ? Cash games or tournaments ?
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schtiuky
schtiuky
babyrosejr
Do you also feel this sometimes?
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Roller
Roller
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How do you manage your bankroll as a beginner?
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Leandro Moecke
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What's the Hardest Part About Improving at Poker?
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Natox
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What's the First Thing You Notice About a Player?
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Natox
Natox
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LIMP
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schtiuky
schtiuky
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How to Bluff, anyone answer me pls
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LiviuRo123
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How Often Do You Review Your Poker Sessions?
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Marshmalo1994
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