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Many of today’s top poker players will tell you that this is the book that really made a difference in their play. That is, these are the ideas that separate the experts from the typical players. Those who read and study this book will literally leave behind those who don’t, and most serious players wear the covers off their copies. This is the best book ever written on poker.
The beauty of poker is that on the surface it is a game of utter simplicity, yet beneath the surface it is profound, rich, and full of subtlety. Read the first page
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic, and for good reason: concepts herein are timeless,
By Simba (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Theory of Poker (Paperback)
This book was written 11 years ago. Think about that for a second, and what it says about how fundamentally revolutionary the concepts Sklansky presents must be, that players still consider this book among the most important ever put into print. You'll still find this book on the bookshelves of every serious poker player, and I, along with most serious amateurs I know, refer to it on a continuing basis. Other so-called "classic" books, such as Brunson's first Super System and even the first printing of both Jones' and Sklansky & Malmuth's books were outstanding in their time, but most acknowledge that they have since lost their applicability to the more aggressive modern game. Theory of Poker, however, stands as a shining exception to these other outdated books, and continues to be what I believe to be the most important book for any and every poker player. In addition, Sklansky discusses many different poker games, and not just hold'em which seems to be all the rage at the moment. Understanding how the theoretical concepts he discusses apply to different games really helps reinforce the underlying reasoning.As written above, the most amazing aspect of the book is that it has not, in any way, become outdated as the game has continued to change. Even with the explosion of internet poker, I found myself constantly re-reading chapters, and Sklansky's discussion of things such as the "fundamental theorum of poker" are even MORE applicable in the online arena, where loose play is the norm, especially post-flop in holdem. My son recently convinced me (after much pleading) to give online play a shot, and I was stunned at how well the lessons from Theory of Poker adapted to the style of play I found...they really teach you how to extract the most from less-skilled opponents, while being able to properly fold hands that are beat. If you decide to give the online thing a shot, another review here had a good suggestion to check out pokercroaker.com which had site reviews and sign-up bonus codes for most major sites. Is Sklansky's writing style the most entertaining or gripping? Assuredly not: this is anything but a page-turner, but it's the reader who can look past his occasionally dry writing style who will truly reap the rewards of the nuggets of wisdom contained herein. In my humble opinion, a must-read for poker players of all levels.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
It is a great book, if you can understand it...,
By Nick (Toronto, Ontario) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Theory of Poker (Paperback)
I'm a small time No-Limit Texas Hold'em player, and this was the first book I purchased. I think now it was a mistake to go in that order because it was a difficult read. Like another reviewer said. Treat this like a Bible. If you are starting out with a $20 dollar bankroll and lot's of ambition don't be stupid. BUY THIS BOOK, I would suggest you purchase "Small Stakes Hold'em: Winning Big With Expert Play" by Ed Miller first. I just bought that a few weeks ago and it told me a bunch of stuff that helped my game.-Small Stakes Hold'em: Winning Big With Expert Play -The Theory Of Poker Both excellent books for anyone interested in a life of poker. NOTE: THEORY OF POKER DOESN'T FOCUS ON TEXAS HOLD'EM, IT TALKS ABOUT ALL SORTS OF GAMES!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Overview of Poker concepts,
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This review is from: The Theory of Poker (Paperback)
I had been playing poker for a couple of years and found my performance had hit the metaphorical wall. I had a rudimentary understanding of the game and performed reasonably well in small tournaments. I felt that in order to improve my game I needed to understand the game better. I found this book very helpful in that it gave labels to many plays and styles which I already employed but didn't truly understand. There was not a great deal of new information for people who play a lot, but the writing style may be at times confusing for a novice. I found the chapter on game theory to be mind-blowing and it changed the way I approached the game. This book made a great night stand reader as the chapters and concepts are kept concise and short.Highly recommended.
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