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Summary: 2nd Edition is Worth It
Review: One issue that I haven't seen addressed here is the difference between the first and second editions of this book. I've had the first edition for several years, and was wondering if the second edition was revised enough to make it worthwhile. After finally breaking down and buying the new edition, I'd say that it was worth the money. Although much of the advice is the same, the pre-flop play section has been substantially changed. In general, Jones recommends playing many hands more aggressively (i.e. raising instead of calling) pre-flop than in the first edition. Given that a single 3/6 hold 'em pot is often larger than the cost of the book, an upgrade from the first edition is an easy call.
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Summary: The best
Review: This is by far the best low-limit book on the market. If you read it and follow his advice you will crush the 2-4 and 5-10 games. If you're serious about Hold 'em then also get Hold 'em poker for advanced players and Theory of Poker by David Sklansky. But for low limit play I still think this is the definitive text.
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Summary: Great useful book
Review: Of all the poker books I have I think this one might be the best for the intermedaite player. Easy to understand, well planned chapters, and vital info throughout. Add a Sklansky book on Hold Em and your will be tough to beat.
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Summary: He called it "low-limit" because...
Review: ...most players can't stomach being called beginners, novices or newbies, and the bottom line is that it's true. Otherwise, it would probably pose much more difficulty for me to make money in my home games.In reference to some of the idiocies posted below, a game played for relatively small betting increments could possibly have players of significant skill and ferocity, or cheaters who will use tricks to get your money. Jones points out that in moving past $10 big bets, you need a new set of skills. However, you should be able to know when you're making too many uncertain decisions, against players that you don't know you can beat. Selection of the right game is the first assessment any player should make, and it just happens that people are less likely to be skilled or cheaters at low levels because the stakes don't justify it. I've read most of the significant works on poker in general, and Hold'Em in specific. Lee Jones basically writes the most accessible book on Hold'Em: he discusses starting standards, position, betting for value, and play of the straight and flush draw in Hold'Em. The worst that I can say (having read David Sklansky's first and second books on Hold'Em in addition to _The Theory of Poker_, plus Bobby Baldwin and Doyle Brunson's sections on Limit and No-Limit in _Super/System_) is that he doesn't necessarily show you all of the mathematics behind the principles, or give you helpful anecdotes to frame the lessons in your mind. If you like playing the game, you can buy those too. The wisdom from each book on the game really doesn't change that much. Play fewer hands. Play bigger cards. Tighten up when you're the first to bet, and play draws from the blinds. Each one has a different way of communicating their insights to you, but Lee Jones does so in a conversational, easily remembered way - and the difference will show in your game.
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Summary: Great for beginners
Review: Very good book for beginners. Contrary to what others might say, it does matter what limit game you are playing as far as the things you can do in a game. This will teach you what you can and can't get away with as a beginner in low limits.
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Summary: First Time At A Table
Review: When first learning about hold-em poker I bought this book along with a few others. This book is definitely geared towards someone who has little or no knowledge of hold-em poker at all. If you have played, know the rules, and the very basics of play, then this book probably won't add much. I've found the 1st Sklansky book on hold-em poker to be the best starter book. It's compact, but the ideas presented are immediately applicable and usefull. It provides basics of strategy on plays you can make, and also makes you aware of plays your opponent might be making on you. The Jones book is more basic, guiding someone through the first steps of the rules of hold em and playing at a table. Good for an absolute beginner, but for someone who has played even a little, probably not enough new info.
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Summary: Practical
Review: I read and used this book in the Bicycle Club. It seemed to work rather well.
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Summary: Just what it says, low-limit hold'em
Review: This book has helped a friend of mine become a consistent low-limit hold'em winner. Certain tactics brought forth in this book are somewhat questionable for the type of game I play, but 99% of the information presented is solid.
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Summary: low limit bliss
Review: I bought this book and followed the instructions as closely as I could after only a couple of readings and I have become a poker powerhouse. I was always afraid to step into the poker area in my local casinos but this book has made me a competent player who now has more good nights than bad. Thanks Mr. Jones.
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Summary: Great book for beginning Hold 'Em players!
Review: I'll start out this review by saying that I was completely turned on to poker by the movie Rounders. The movie focused on Texas Hold 'Em, and therefore I naturally checked out this popular variant of poker first. I found myself really enjoying the game, but wanted to learn the intricate strategy that is necessary to consistently beat the game. For my purposes, as well as any normal beginner, a thorough Low Limit Hold 'Em guide is what I needed. After reading a couple of reviews, I decided to buy this book, and it was a great decision. The book is broken down into logical chapters that guide you through the many situations that you will face. Unlike most short poker volumes, this one is pretty thick and will take a bit longer to fully understand. As the author suggests, re-reading is a must. The beginning poker player, not necessarily a hold 'em player, may also want to check out Poker for Dummies, as the book goes through several different variants of poker as well as providing amusing stories about various Poker legends - a fun read overall. Anyway, I highly suggest this Lee Jones book, and will say that it has set me in the winning direction that I wanted my poker game to go.
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