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xjellyfishx
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 Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 7:51 pm Post subject: Best Poker Books |
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| With so many books out right now on Texas Holdem. I'm looking for some insight into what you all recommend as the best. Not for newbies, but for an experienced player. |
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GripHoldOn
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| Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 11:26 pm Post subject: |
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If you like Tournament Poker, Tom McEvoy has a book called Tournament Poker, the which contains great advice and insight as to playing all forms of poker that are popular in tournament form. It doesn't go into depth into any specific game but each section is relatively thorough.
Super System is a must have for advanced poker players, and Doyle Brunson's section on No Limit Hold 'Em is great for those who want to understand the game, and take their game to the next level.
Harrington on Hold 'Em is the best book written for No Limit Hold 'Em tournaments.
My personal favorite though is Sklansky's Theory of Poker. This teaches the reader all of the concepts necessary to becoming a leak-free player. |
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garamond10pt
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The best books I've read so far
Harrington on Hold'em vols. 1 & 2. Covers a ton a topics in depth about hold'em, many of them that haven't reallly been covered a lot/at all. People keep saying it's for tournaments only (and it is), but vol. 1 will definitely help your cash game as well.
The Theory of Poker by David Sklansky: Opened my eyes to a different side of poker, good for all forms. It really shows you how you should be thinking to really excel at the game.
Hold'em for Advanced Players by David Sklansky: It's based on Limit play, but most of its concepts easy carry over to no-limit. This goes far beyond the basic poker book sections into stuff that's not really written about anywhere else. Advanced concepts, playing in different games (loose, tight, short). Great for pushing your game to the next level.
I actually don't like the Super System NLHE sections. Doyle himself is amazing, but it's clear that he's very much a "feel" player and years of experience have made his game what it is now--good for playing, but not so good for teaching. He shows you some things that you might not have thought about before, but it's hard to really learn from it. They're definitely worth buying for the other games, though. |
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tc165
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| Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2005 1:23 am Post subject: |
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| play poker like the pros has a great advanced nlh section |
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GripHoldOn
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| Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2005 11:24 am Post subject: Re: |
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| garamond10pt wrote: |
| I actually don't like the Super System NLHE sections. Doyle himself is amazing, but it's clear that he's very much a "feel" player and years of experience have made his game what it is now--good for playing, but not so good for teaching. He shows you some things that you might not have thought about before, but it's hard to really learn from it. They're definitely worth buying for the other games, though. |
What I took from the book has helped me understand the game.
Give one player 22 and another player AA. Have them play 1000 hands against one another not knowing what each player's respespective opponent holds. The player with 22 would make a lot of money. The player with AA would win MORE pots, but each time the player with 22 made a set, he would win all of his opponent's chips. |
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Jaconda78
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| I work part-time at a book store, so I have lots of reading under my belt. My personal favorite for no limit hold 'em is "Mastering No-Limit Hold'Em" by Russell Fox and Scott T. Harker. It talks about stuff that is rarely covered in other books, especially those on limit poker, like how much to bet, and thorough coverage of how to play beyond the flop. Theory of Poker is also very good, but a very tough read. |
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R_Ellender
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I'd recommend Theory of Poker. Just about any info you can find in any other book can be found within TOP's pages, even tournament strategy. It is a tough read, and you will have to think deeply about many of the concepts in the book in order to be able to apply them effectively in the "heat of battle".
Other good books are Super System and Harrington's books, though I wouldn't recommend Super System for a beginner.
--R_Ellender |
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MrUnderhill
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| Anything from Two Plus Two publishing. Although Skalansjy is not the greatest wordsmith which he acknowledges so it can be a dry read. Those books are full of info make sur to re-read the books. |
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businessmonkey
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I recently purchased/read Making of a Poker Player by Matt Matros. This was an excellent read, and I put it at the top of my list. Theory of Poker is still a classic for thinking purposes as well.
Hellmuth's book was good if you have never played poker before, other than that it makes great fireplace fodder.
Super System 2 had excellent content, a great read for all topics.
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bighorn55
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| I agree, TOP by Slansky is a great read to anyone who wants to know the game... Doyles book is overrated in comparision...sklansky is a better writter for sure |
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ddavenport
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| I recommend Phil Gordon's book if you're just starting out. Mike Sexton's book is also a good read. |
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UrbanMeyer1
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| TOP. |
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my chips now
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| Anyone read Lee Jones work? |
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rebelkillaz
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| Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 11:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Cloutier's and McEvoys Championship Pot Limit and No limit Hold'em is a must read for the advanced hold'em artist.[/b] |
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UrbanMeyer1
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| rebelkillaz wrote: |
| Cloutier's and McEvoys Championship Pot Limit and No limit Hold'em is a must read for the advanced hold'em artist.[/b] |
It's decent. I like Cloutier's philosophy on some things & not on others, but it's a good way to bring in other ways of playing certain hands in certain tournament situations. There are also good stories & other good things that are worth a buy or a borrow. All of his experiences show in this book.
"You should never go broke w/ Aces if you limp with them" - Cloutier |
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