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Summary: This book is not for no-limit holdem!
Review: I don't know if other reviews touch on this, but this book is intended for limit holdem games. While many of the ideas can be applied to no limit games, the author continually discusses limit play. This is important since there is little in the book about pot odds and implied odds. And since the author assumes you are playing limit games, the discussion regarding these topics is limited to "if you are raised on your right" and so on. For people who want specifics about how much of a raise on your right should cause you to fold, this book is lacking.
I will say, however, that the section on hand rankings has improved my play (in both limit and no limit games). But if you are looking for a specific no limit book, you might try something else.
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Summary: OK...but not great
Review: I have been playing Hold 'Em successfully for 10 years and finally decided to buy this book because I heard so much about it. It was not the best investment I've ever made.Sklansky and Malmuth are both very knowledgable about the game...odds, probabilities, etc. But they are not great writers (and they admit that in the beginning). The book is very boring...and not well written. Most of the info is common sense, but there a few pearls of wisdom. It is DEFINITELY not for a poker newbie. But if you have some time in at the tables and want something to read on the john, give it a shot.
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Summary: excellent
Review: I have most of their titles-the best poker advice backed up with easy to understand examples. contains the least amount of dubious advice of any poker text. this book will make a difference to your bankroll. No matter how good a player you are you are a clueless newbie until you read this text. Once caveat: Keep in mind that in general their advice is directed towards your playing in a game with tight aggressive skilled players. These authors no longer play in low limit games and to some extent have lost touch with the type of player the low limit playing reader faces.You should find another title to read that addresses games with loose bad players in it so as to obtain a proper strategic approach to all situations. A good poker book teaches you how to think about situations more so than what to do in specific situation.Any text by the team of skylansky malmouth is worth it's weight in gold. Look for a revision of some of their classic texts, subtitled- "year 2000 or 20c. update"?
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Summary: The Poker Bible........johnnyhughes.com
Review: I have worn this book out, it is better than a nine high straight. Everyone that grabs a chip and a chair owe it to their bankroll to read Sklansky........johnnyhughes.com
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Summary: if you don t like money...don t read this book
Review: I hope there are many "Robert's" out there who think this book is dumb... i ve played over 20 yrs of steady hold'em... Slanksky knows gambling....and especially poker. It is a technical book .....so if you re a newbie.....or if you dont really want to focus on the game (like RObert -- no offense robert, we need fish like you in a game)... A Must buy book for serious player!
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Summary: Great...but not Perfect
Review: I just recently started playing poker, and in less than a year I am a consistent winner at any medium limit holdem that exists. I play 3-6, and I play 30-60, and I owe my winnings to this book. The stategies discussed are nothing short of brilliant. The only shortcoming of this book is that if a reader takes it too seriously, it can actually cost you money. The most important thing to remember is that this book, unlike most other poker books, does not tell you WHAT DO TO...it mearly presents everything that you need TO CONSIDER in order to make the correct decision. Regardless of what limit you play, this book is a tool that can be used to assist any intelligent player in making the correct decision.
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Summary: For Advanced Players - yes. Good situational guide!
Review: I thought I knew Texas Hold 'Em pretty well, so I bought this book and read it. I was fascinated with the presentation, but confused with the material, definitions and some tactics. Bottom line: I'm not as Advanced as I thought I was. I found myself reading and re-reading pages trying to understand the concepts he was trying to deliver. I managed about a 50% success rate in understanding. This is more of a "caution review" than a review. Poker players - if you think you're "pretty good" like I did, you should start with The Theory of Poker, which a lot of reviewers have recommended (I, myself, ordered it and am reading it now). It should bridge some gaps in understanding. If The Theory is too easy of a read, then you're ready for Advanced. I'm still glad I bought this book, cause I have a tool that I can use in the future...just not right now :(
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Summary: Must Get
Review: If you have his first book, then get this book. Dives deeping into everything. MUST GET if you are serious about holdem poker!
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Summary: Like getting a PhD in Hold Em
Review: If you read the Cardplayer magazine then you already know how insightful the authors are. When I was learning to play mid/high limit poker 10 years ago I read their 7 card stud book. I had been warned it was not for beginners, but I bought it anyway. It was an interesting book that I've probably reread 25 times over the years. This book is just as good and even a beginner (if he/she is a serious player, in other words no wild card games), this is a must read
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Summary: A must read for any SERIOUS poker player
Review: If you want to be a profitable poker player, you have no choice but to read this book. Even if you don't agree with everything Sklansky says, he will teach you things about poker that you would never, ever, figure out on your own. One thing he doesn't talk about is online poker, which I personally think is currently the most profitable way to play poker. Go to empirepoker.com today, download the software, and sign up using the bonus code BANKROLLBOOST and you'll get an extra %20 when you buy-in for the first time. This is literally like getting money for nothing, and if you read this book, you will be making more money playing poker than you ever thought possible.
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