Poker

This revision of the 2005 book includes refinements to the strategy to help players overcome the ongoing style changes of the pros. Strategy is designed to take advantage of weaknesses in no-limit hold'em tournaments, the over-emphasis on the all-in move in the later stages. Analyzing players and their styles, this book covers the chip-status index and how to calculate CPR (the cost per round). 284 Pgs. 2009

Subtitled 'The Most Comprehensive Poker Book Ever Published - Learn All the Games and Master the Concepts'. Learning Poker is the most comprehensive poker guide ever published. From beginner to intermediate to advanced. A very unique, full-sized, color interior layout (8.5" by 11"), covering everything from Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Advanced Plays, Money Management, Bankroll, Tournaments, Psychology, Stud, Triple Draw, Double Flop, Triple Flop, Chinese, High Low-Split, and Mixed Games. When and...

Short-handed limit hold'em games have a maximum of six players and are popular because you get to play a lot more hands, have more chances to exploit opponents weaknesses, and get more opportunities to use your poker skills. Three expert short-handed players analyze the skills needed to succeed, discussing such topics as: attacking and defending blinds, reading the opposition, being aware of your own image, playing with controlled aggression. Focus is on playing online. 246 Pgs. 2007 ...

Lindgren asserts that the poker strategies of conservative slow play are no longer effective for dominating the tables, winning tournaments takes strong, aggressive play. He demonstrates how to make the money with a step-by-step strategy from winning a satellite to taking advantage of hesitant players in the early rounds to managing your stack, playing the bubble, and successfully handling heads-up. Also includes sections on living the life of a pro, poker math, and successful bluffing. 208...

Two top theorists and players team up to present power packed advice for winning money at hold'em and Omaha, the two most popular poker games played today. Over 250 sections give powerful strategies for winning money, concentrating on advice that shows how you can increase your profit potential every time you play. 320 pgs, revised, paperback, 2007

Love poker but looking for a change from endless No-Limit Hold'em? Take up mixed games! Mixed games are becoming more and more popular. The World Series of Poker features events such as Omaha 8-or-Better, Deuce to Seven Triple Draw, Razz, Stud High and Stud 8-or-Better – all of which are covered in detail in this book. There are also formats such as Dealer's Choice, H.O.R.S.E., and 8-game, which require expertise in many of these games. Dylan Linde is a professional poker player and mixed...

This book is helps players understand the differences between limit and no-limit by covering all aspects of the small, fixed buy-in, no-limit game. Covers topics not usually touched on, including the authors Matrix Theory, a tool for understanding which hands you should play and how you should play them, depending on the matrix considerations. If you're looking for strategies for the new holdem, you'll find them here. 211 Pgs. 2005

This book is an update to the hugely popular and successful "Winning Omaha/8". There are new chapters covering material that has never been discussed in any of the poker literature and the previous material has been made current to keep up with the game's latest developments. "Mastering Omaha/8", which is both a reference and a tutorial, is a much needed and useful tool for poker players interested in improving their Omaha/8 game. Indexed 236 Pgs. 2011

Most PLO books advocate a highly conservative game-plan - this style is outdated and will get you crushed in today's games. Mastering Pot-Limit Omaha is different; it is a unique and remarkable book, outlining a whole new approach to the game: teaches you an aggressive styleprovides you with clear guidelines on how to develop your game-plan and adjust to your opponents.teaches you how to analyze board textures - the key to success in PLO.pre-flop hand selection and pre-flop hand dynamics -...

Welcome to the wonderful world of Pot Limit Omaha! With four hole cards instead of two, PLO is a far more nuanced game than No-Limit Hold'em and one that emphatically rewards greater skill. This makes it a very profitable game for serious players – especially when playing at the small stakes where recreational players consistently make expensive preflop and postflop mistakes. Mastering Small Stakes Pot-Limit Omaha is a thoroughly comprehensive guide that will give you all the tools you need to...

Working with the legendary Brunson, Caro has created a fresh look at the Bible of all poker books, adding new and personal insights that help the reader understand the original 1978 work. Caro breaks 36 concepts into Analysis, Commentary, Concept, Information, Mission, Play-By-Play, Psychology, Statistics, Story, or Strategy. The work contains some new material and is profusely illustrated. 86 Pgs.1997

Subtitled "The True Story of the 26-Year-Old Woman Behind the Most Exclusive, High-Stakes Underground Poker Game in the World". When Molly Bloom was a little girl in a small Colorado town, she dreamed of a life without rules and limits, a life where she didn’t have to measure up to anyone or anything—where she could become whatever she wanted. She ultimately got more than she could have ever bargained for. In Molly’s Game, she takes you through her adventures running an exclusive high-stakes...

In 2004 the number of entrants -- and the winning pool -- at the World Series of Poker tripled, thanks in large part to Chris Moneymaker, an amateur player who came out of nowhere to win the 2003 Series, and prove to newcomers and poker pros alike that anything is possible with a chip and a chair. Moneymaker was a young accountant from Tennessee who loved to gamble but only took up cards after college. Three years later he was playing a $40 game of online Texas Hold 'Em and won a coveted seat...

Chris Moorman is known as the most successful online poker player of all time. His focused determination and ferocious will to win have led him to achieve record-breaking accomplishments in the poker world including:* $17 million in online and live tournament winnings* 27 World Series of Poker cashes* 25 Pocket Fives Triple Crowns* Winner of British Poker Awards best online player 2010-2015Following on from his best-selling first book, Moorman's Book of Poker, Chris decided to mix it up for...

Sit side-by-side with Doyle as he replays the excitement and life-changing moments of the most thrilling and crucial hands in the history of pokerfrom his early games as a rounder in the rough-and-tumble Wild West years, where a man was as likely to get shot as he was to get a straight flush. to the nail-biting excitement of his two world championship titles. Doyle brings to life the high stakes tension of sidestepping police, hijackers and murderers, competing for hands worth more than $1...

Ideas on new games to introduce at your next home poker session. Ten tested forms of the game, including six-pack poker, follow-the-Queen, two twist, Apache hold'em, tic tac hold'em and a new heads-up game, Johnson. 156 Pgs.1984

This theoretical approach to high-stakes holdem covers critical concepts such as manipulating pot size, adjusting correctly to stack sizes, winning the battle of mistakes, reading hands, and manipulating opponents into playing badly. Breaks this complex game down to bare bones with thorough and easy to follow analysis. 310 Pgs. 2006

In 2003 poker was put on television and no-limit hold'em quickly became the most popular form of poker played in casinos, public cardrooms, and on the Internet. At first, because of the newness of the game to most participants, they could be easily be beaten by players with only a moderate knowledge of sophisticated strategy. But today, this is no longer the case. Even though no-limit hold'em is not, from a game theory perspective, a solved game, many ideas and concepts which come from this...

Poker's elder statesman teaches the novice what to expect in the world of online play including providingmore than two dozen poker strategies and identifying online 'tells.' In a dozen concise but well-illustrated chapters he discusses the impact of televised poker and how online poker now ushers in a new era. One chapter offers a list of places to play with information on where you may learn to play or discuss the game and the benefits of online learning. Brunson discusses how to download...

This book covers how diet, fitness and nutrition can have a profound impact on achieving your true potential. Other topics to help achieve "peak performance" include sports psychology, goal setting, time management, game-day routines and preparation, including game day diet. Numerous quotes are taken from interviews with top players, including Daniel Negreanu, David "The Maven" Chicotsky, Elke, and Alec Torelli. This book is for your body like The Poker Mindset was for your mind. 166 Pgs. 2010 ...

Mike Sexton once asked Chip Reese, "The guys you play against are tough. What separates you from them?" Chip replied, "You're right Mike. They are tough. In fact, when they play their 'A' game, I'm really no better than they are. The difference is that they also have a 'C' and 'D' game, whereas I don't. They become weak players when they steam and just about all of them do. My edge is that I don't steam." (Life's a Gamble, D&B 2016). If you've ever wondered if the psychological aspect of poker...

Fox wrote this book when draw poker was in its heyday in California's cardrooms and it has since become a classic. One of the best books on draw, it concentrates on the topics that are essential for pro players: position, frequency, distribution of playable hands, bluffing frequencies, eliciting calls, behavioral deductions, and when to call. Includes many math tables and dozens of psychological ploys. 343 Pgs.1977 Hardcover

Playing Low Limit Hold��_��em; the 20-4-50 Way is a book of plays and ideas that could add to your game of high cards. This book shares how to be a steady winner. 91 Pgs. 1999

Poker is a game of many different concepts and ideas, and the relative importance of these ideas has changed over the years as different forms of poker gain and lose popularity. But the underlying theory of how to approach poker, and in particular no-limit hold em, still remains the same. Since 2005, David Sklansky and Mason Malmuth have each been writing four essays a year, covering a variety of topics. Some of these essays are easy reading, while some of them address the more challenging...

A smoke-filled room. The clink of chips breaking the silence of furious concentration. The occasional muttering of "check," "raise," and "fold," as staggering amounts are wagered on a simple hand of five cards. In this edition, acclaimed writer A. Alvarez narrates the history of poker -- its most amazing stories, unforgettable players, and incredible hands. From the first great Las Vegas poker marathon, in which Nick the Greek played Johnny Moss for five months straight, to the more recent...

Alvarez���s work is a fine, entertaining, educational read. He weaves the history of poker with his own experiences with the experiences of others, and ties it together with some wonderful pictures from life and the movies. Slick paper and four colors inside add to the beauty of this book while the text imparts wisdom of the masters and a biography of the author���s lifelong affair with poker. 127 Pgs. 2001Table of ContentsLearning to PlayThe American GameOrigins: From Gambling to...

If you know Phil Hellmuth then you either love him or hate him! His rants, tirades, and lines like “I can dodge bullets baby” and “If it weren't for luck, I'd win them all” are epic and have earned him the nickname the “Poker Brat.” However, whether you love him or hate him, he is undoubtedly the greatest poker player of our time. Phil is a global poker icon who holds every record at the World Series of Poker, including an extraordinary 14 world championships. In Poker Brat Phil paints a...

"When you're in a card game and you don't know who the sucker is... you're it." Don't be that sucker! Learn how to spot cardsharps by arming yourself with the knowledge of how they operate. Onscreen definitions help even the beginner follow along. This program includes advice on what to do when you suspect you're being cheated, as well as methods used in Texas Hold 'em, Omaha, and Stud. Find answers to questions you always wanted to ask, but couldn't find anyone willing to answer. Now you have...

Topics covered include choosing an online card-room, comparison of online and live play, collusion and cheating, improving your play online, newsgroups and more. Kinsman is an online addict who spent a year researching this book while playing. He is also an international chess master and author of several popular chess books. 157 Pgs. 2003

This is not your traditional poker book. This is a workbook that helps you test and improve your hand reading skills. Hand reading is one of the most necessarily skillsets for all NLHE players - so spending the time to get the process down pat is 100% worthwhile. Once you can assign correct ranges for your opponent on every street - it becomes a breeze to figure out when to find a big fold, when to value bet thinner, and when to fire that big bluff.Poker Workbook: Hand Reading For Live Players...

Subtitled "A Modern Psychological Approach to Mastering Your Mental Health". Why are the best poker players actually the best? Every serious poker player wants to be successful and many of them have the right technical skills. However, the truth is that there are key mental factors that separate the big winners from everyone else. Patricia Cardner is a psychology professor, licensed professional counselor and dedicated poker player. She interviewed a select group of professional poker players...

On assignment for a major magazine, McManus traveled to Las Vegas, where he made it to the final table of the World Series of Poker, winning 5th place against Hall of Famer T.J. Cloutier (whose book he credits for his success) and 2000 world Chris Ferguson. He weaves together his World Series adventure, the murder trial of Sandy Murphy and Rick Tabish, accused in the murder of Ted Binion, the world of high-stakes poker and the underbelly of the Las Vegas gambling scene in this NY Times best...

Pot-limit Omaha high-low might look like holdem but it plays much differently. Deppen reveals the secrets that top players use to win money at the game, teaching the skills needed to crush game. 190 pgs, paperback, 2009

Pot-Limit Omaha high-low might look like hold'em but it plays much differently. Deppen reveals the secrets that top players use to win money at the game, teaching the skills needed to crush game. 190 Pgs. 2009