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The acclaimed, bestselling book for hold'em novices and low-limit veterans alike. It doesn't overwhelm readers with tables or statistics, and doesn't spend a lot of time on sophisticated plays. It simply gives you good solid strategies and tactics that will consistently beat low-limit games anywhere.
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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Classics like 'Super System' and 'The Theory of Poker' definitely have their place, but this book was superb in telling me what I wanted to know: as a serious but 'casual' player of holdem, where was I going wrong, and why was I only breaking even, despite generally playing the big hands well. He explains it incredibly clearly and precisely, as well. In one paragraph, he pinned down something which had been bothering me (and in retrospect, costing me a lot of money): even with a pretty large pot, it is not worth calling a bet on the flop with second or third pair, unless you have an overcard or flush/ straight draw. Although you have five cards out of 47 to improve (call it 9-1 odds) with one card, even if you do improve, there is a serious danger that you don't have the best hand, and it is simply not worth playing. Similarly, he drives home another point which had been bugging me: I've definitely been semi-bluffing too much. Doyle Brunson might semi-bluff with an inside straight, but he's a world champion, playing against high level players who often fold. You have to dramatically reduce the level of bluffing against low level players, when there are three or four left in the pot and at least one of them will call. (Doyle himself makes this point in 'Super System'.) Conversely, you may be suspicious that someone else is bluffing, but it doesn't have to be _you_ who calls them every time; 'implicit collusion' between the other players will stop bluffers running away with the game, and you'll get the chance to raise their bluffs in time, when you have the cards to do so.
All in all, Lee Jones' book has crystallised things that I had begun to suspect from playing low level games, but hadn't fully thought through yet. I also like the way he has extensively used computer simulations, in addition to his own experience and other players' experience, so I can feel confident that when he recommends certain opening hands, it's based on solid research. I can't wait to put all his advice into practice.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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I really like this book, and recommend it to all of my friends who are looking to improve their game. Some criticize Jones' advice as lacking in aggression, but it's critical to consider that it's far more important for novice to intermediate players to master a more passive style before trying to increase their aggression. In other words, I think that a poorly-played aggressive game is FAR riskier than a poorly-played passive game; MUCH bigger potential downside if you don't know what you're doing. My friends watch a lot of TV poker and use their "gut instinct" to arbitrarily bluff at pots, without any clue as to what they're actually doing or why - they just figure it's "time for a bluff". I think 98% of players would benefit from reverting to a more passive style before learning how to INTELLIGENTLY incorporate aggression into their game. Winning Low Limit Hold'Em is written in a very easy-to-understand style and will help immeasurably in building your understanding of the game.
I play mostly online these days, and run into these kids every day who take themselves for high-rollers - take my word for it that learning the fundamentals from an established writer like Jones will go a LONG way toward crushing these novices - Jones knows his stuff cold: he's actually now the poker room manager for PokerStars, one of the bigger online sites; if you do decide to take the online plunge (and I think you should), search around for a sign-up promotional code; they'll get you bonus money when you open an account. I agree with another post here that that pokercroaker.com typically keeps their codes fairly up to date.
In summary, every single one of my friends who has approached me about wanting to improve their game, I've given my well-worn copy of Jones' book - in my humble opinion, it's where nearly everyone should start, then perhaps move on to something written by Sklansky or Ciaffone.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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This book begins by suggesting the starting hands that can be played depending on your position and how they should be played.
These suggestions appear to be reasonably tight compared to suggestions in other books, although this is what you would expect from a book about low-limit play
The best part about this book is its approach to play after flop. There are seperate sections on whether you have top pair, two pair etc. and how to play drawing hands. This advice seems very sound and its presentation makes it easily learnable, although once again the advice is specific to low-limit play.
I have used the advice given in this book in low limit games and have had quite a bit of success with it which is an additional reason to recommend it. But its major plus really is the concise presentation of ideas, something that is often sadly lacking in books within this field.
These suggestions appear to be reasonably tight compared to suggestions in other books, although this is what you would expect from a book about low-limit play
The best part about this book is its approach to play after flop. There are seperate sections on whether you have top pair, two pair etc. and how to play drawing hands. This advice seems very sound and its presentation makes it easily learnable, although once again the advice is specific to low-limit play.
I have used the advice given in this book in low limit games and have had quite a bit of success with it which is an additional reason to recommend it. But its major plus really is the concise presentation of ideas, something that is often sadly lacking in books within this field.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Don't use for no-limit SNG
If you are completely new then you may well find you have to re-read the book but this is no bad thing. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Nick
Out of touch
The advice in the book is good, but in late 2010 is is somewhat misleading and outdated. I have joined a big poker site, and there are no games like he describes, which the... Read more
Published 19 months ago by J R
MAKE SURE YOU BUY THE LATEST 3rd EDITION OF THIS GREAT BOOK! Don't buy...
In short, This is an excellent book which is very readable and is a hive of information.
I just have a few issues with the author's writing style (such as he likes to... Read more
I just have a few issues with the author's writing style (such as he likes to... Read more
Published on 24 April 2009 by Mr. T. White
54 Pages in...
And I already know Ive bought the right book... Cant wait to finish it and read it again...
Published on 17 Mar 2008 by Roger William Basham
THE MUST HAVE LOW LIMIT POKER BOOK
If you play limit holdem and your looking to improve your game this is the book to have. Some say Lee's tactics are too tight but if your aim is to leave the table a winner then... Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2007 by Mr. A. H. Yates
A must read for beginning limit hold'em players
NB: I have the Y2K edition
This is possibly the best beginner-level book on limit Hold'em around. Read more
This is possibly the best beginner-level book on limit Hold'em around. Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2006 by K. M. MacLean
Lots of information but book falls apart
Very interesting read, my game has definately improved and there is a lot of information to take on board (made even more difficult if your not familiar with the vocabulary). Read more
Published on 3 July 2005
High stakes
A very revealing book that is so easy to read. It is one of the best poker books in the market. Fools Die, Union Moujik are titles, which show that life is a gamble. Read more
Published on 23 May 2005 by John Egbe
Great read, and sound advice
This was the very first poker book I picked up when I decided I wanted to improve my game, and it was probably the best decision I could have made. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2005 by Patrick Sertaine
Not quite as bowled over as the rest of you
Bit disappointed with this book. From the reviews it's got I was expecting a lot more. Most of the info you can pick for free on the internet. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2005 by Mr. S. E. Taylor
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