- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: How To Books Ltd (31 Mar 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1845281055
- ISBN-13: 978-1845281052
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.2 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 426,649 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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All of a sudden, poker is everywhere. Card rooms are bursting at the seams, home games are springing up in living rooms across the country, tournament coverage fills the television schedules...and of course online poker has opened up the game to millions. But, the simple fact is that most poker players understand very little of the subtleties of the game, and most of them lose money more often than not. The good news is that it only takes a little effort to play reasonably well and - if you're shrewd - you can easily turn a healthy profit. This book will show you how. No-limit Texas Hold'em is not only the most popular form of poker being played today, but also the fastest growing; yet there are few books on the subject for beginners and improvers. This book redresses the balance, providing a comprehensive tutorial in no-limit Hold'em, starting from square one. You will learn: the basics - rules, hand rankings, jargon and etiquette; principles of good play - when to bet, and when to get out; poker psychology - playing styles, table image, tells and bluffs; and the mathematics of poker - how to work the probabilities and odds. Plus, valuable hints and tips, including: strategy for online and face-to-face play; how to manage your money and maximise your return; and the truth about cheating. By the time you're done, you'll understand the game better, make more money and have more fun playing. We bet you.
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Over the years, we've read more than our fair share of poker books - some of them good and some of them not so good. But very few of them attempt to set out the fundamental principles of no-limit hold'em strategy in their entirety, and in a form accessible to the less experienced player. There are great books on poker theory by Sklansky, for example, but most don't focus on hold'em. There are numerous good books on fixed-limit hold'em, but fixed-limit is so different from no-limit that the cross-over is minimal. And of course most self-respecting top poker pros have now made their own contribution with a book on expert strategy. Why would a pro stoop to write for beginners? Most of them can't remember what's it's like to learn the game, let alone struggle with it like lesser mortals do. All this is a real shame since no-limit hold'em has recently undergone an astonishing explosion in popularity, and there are literally millions of enthusiastic new players out there crying out for a book that will help them become competent and knowledgeable in the shortest possible time. So - we set out to write such a book. Quite simply, we've written the poker manual that we would have liked to have had at our fingertips when we were learning the game. Playing Poker to Win aims to tell you everything you need to know about no-limit hold'em, so that you don't have to trawl through other volumes, extracting the relevant information, throwing away the rest, and puzzling over expert tips that leave you none the wiser about the basics. We're not claiming that this is the only poker book that you'll ever need. But we believe that if you read it first, all the others will make a lot more sense. Enjoy.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As almost a complete novice at poker, particularly Holdem, I wasn't quite sure what to look for in this book. However, I found it all. Whatever aspect of the game interests you, there's an excellent primer on it here.
Naturally, most of the book focuses on the strategy of the game. It's quite an intensive trip for a beginner; there are a lot of new ideas to take in. However, in my view that's a good thing - you really feel like you're getting your money's worth. Every concept is explained clearly, with helpful examples, and there are test questions throughout which help both for practice and to clarify more intricate uses of the techniques. The cartoons are a little distracting - the reference to Benny Hill below sums them up nicely. However, there aren't too many and the rest of the book is very sound, written in a style that's clear and precise, but still easy to absorb.
I was also impressed by the amount of consideration given to other aspects of the game. A section on online play reveals the differences between this, the reason for the game's sudden overwhelming popularity, and standard "live" play. There's a chapter on cheating (not how to do it, but how to avoid being suckered by it), a section on poker psychology, a discussion of other poker games, and - most helpful of all - a chapter on money management and how to use it to keep track of your progress as a player.
The book dispels the fog of mystery almost harshly, but in doing so reveals that the game is, after all, learnable. It doesn't rely on gut feelings or some innate psychic ability. To start winning games, all you need is an understanding of some concrete, provable ideas - and this book shows you how.
Naturally, most of the book focuses on the strategy of the game. It's quite an intensive trip for a beginner; there are a lot of new ideas to take in. However, in my view that's a good thing - you really feel like you're getting your money's worth. Every concept is explained clearly, with helpful examples, and there are test questions throughout which help both for practice and to clarify more intricate uses of the techniques. The cartoons are a little distracting - the reference to Benny Hill below sums them up nicely. However, there aren't too many and the rest of the book is very sound, written in a style that's clear and precise, but still easy to absorb.
I was also impressed by the amount of consideration given to other aspects of the game. A section on online play reveals the differences between this, the reason for the game's sudden overwhelming popularity, and standard "live" play. There's a chapter on cheating (not how to do it, but how to avoid being suckered by it), a section on poker psychology, a discussion of other poker games, and - most helpful of all - a chapter on money management and how to use it to keep track of your progress as a player.
The book dispels the fog of mystery almost harshly, but in doing so reveals that the game is, after all, learnable. It doesn't rely on gut feelings or some innate psychic ability. To start winning games, all you need is an understanding of some concrete, provable ideas - and this book shows you how.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book provides a very easy and clear explanation of how to play poker. It is suitable for beginners but also goes into greater depth for more advanced players, especially when studying the complex gambling probabilities that underlie the game.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've been playing poker for a good few years now and I really wish I'd been able to read this book sooner. 'Playing Poker to Win' is the only book I've seen on Hold 'Em that is useful both to complete beginners and to intermediate players who have been playing for a while and want to hone their games. The explanations and concepts are clearly and logically explained with a lot of examples to back them up. There are also quizzes at the end of each chapter to test your understanding of the material.
I've read a few other poker books and each of them has concentrated on some of the aspects of poker, but this is the only time I've had access to ALL the information I've needed in one place. This is an extremely comprehensive book, and covers all the aspects of playing poker, from betting strategy; general playing considerations; pot odds; playing the flop, turn and river; poker psychology; tells; deception; playing styles; cheating; online play; poker tournaments; game variations... and the list goes on. It also includes all the tables of probabilities and calculating odds, which are invaluable to any poker player.
The book has made me realise that a lot of the time during games I was making decisions based on gut feel, not always the right ones, and has formalised and clarified the decision making process and the reasons why we should choose one course of action over another. In additon to this, it has been invaluable in understanding why the people you are playing against would exhibit certain behaviour and betting patterns. I would urge anyone to read it who would like to gain a wealth of information in one place without having to invest in many different books. There is absolutely no doubt that my game has improved significantly since reading 'Playing Poker to Win'.
I've read a few other poker books and each of them has concentrated on some of the aspects of poker, but this is the only time I've had access to ALL the information I've needed in one place. This is an extremely comprehensive book, and covers all the aspects of playing poker, from betting strategy; general playing considerations; pot odds; playing the flop, turn and river; poker psychology; tells; deception; playing styles; cheating; online play; poker tournaments; game variations... and the list goes on. It also includes all the tables of probabilities and calculating odds, which are invaluable to any poker player.
The book has made me realise that a lot of the time during games I was making decisions based on gut feel, not always the right ones, and has formalised and clarified the decision making process and the reasons why we should choose one course of action over another. In additon to this, it has been invaluable in understanding why the people you are playing against would exhibit certain behaviour and betting patterns. I would urge anyone to read it who would like to gain a wealth of information in one place without having to invest in many different books. There is absolutely no doubt that my game has improved significantly since reading 'Playing Poker to Win'.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Still my favourite poker book
This book has everything. While others show you how to play poker well (a la Harrington, Super System) this book shows you how to play at the kind of levels us mortals play at. Read more
Published on 13 May 2010 by D. S. Michaels
INSTANT RESULTS!! (well almost, you do have to read it first!)
I started playing no limit Hold Em over 8 years ago and taught myself using the play money option on a well known online poker room. Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2009 by I. Lomas
Does just what it says on the tin (well cover really)
I took up poker about a year ago, learnt the rules and began playing the occasional game. I have been playing no limit hold 'em cash games online fairly heavily for about 6-8... Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2007 by Eric
Yeah - what everyone else said.
I havent got anything to add except my own weight to the praise for this book. Excellent.
Published on 5 Aug 2006 by Danny Briggs
Best beginning and intermediate poker book avaliable
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Ok first of all if you new to poker BUY THIS BOOK!! and if you've been playing for a while but have never very seriously studied the game BUY THIS BOOK! Read more
Ok first of all if you new to poker BUY THIS BOOK!! and if you've been playing for a while but have never very seriously studied the game BUY THIS BOOK! Read more
Published on 5 July 2006 by B. J. Hunter
Playing Poker to Win
I hadn't played poker for a while and I read this book with a view to taking it up again. I found it a pacey and informative read, packed with information. Read more
Published on 23 May 2006 by Ms. B. Crockett
Start your poker book collection here
A few years ago when the game wasn't so popular, the demand for poker books was dictated largely by the US market, which was dominated by limit hold `em. Read more
Published on 19 May 2006 by How to hold em
This should be your first poker book
What can I say, apart from "great book". I'd played a bit of poker with friends and online but had never read anything about the game before. Read more
Published on 29 April 2006 by Poker novice
A must have for beginners and experts
I've read a few books by the likes of Sklansky, Brunson, Harrington etc. which have helped me improve but they are either on Fixed-Limit (popular in America I understand) or are... Read more
Published on 27 April 2006 by Phil
Great book for beginners and experienced players alike
I'm a reasonably experienced player - a few years online and also in casinos. However, I still found a lot of use in this book. Read more
Published on 12 April 2006 by Hold'Em addict
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