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chris perry oh and just throwing it out there , Tommy Angelo Elements of Poker. If you have trouble with tilt start with this book. Just good info all the way through.
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David Sklansky's "Theory of Poker" is a must first read imo...He actually defined what the game of poker is all about and what the difference is between being a winning and losing player actually is...you must read this book! Classic!
Big up to the Dan Harrington recommendation. I can co-sign that and the TJ Cloutier. Both are great and easy reads. Evan is on point with his recommendations.
Harrington on tournaments were the second thru fourth books I ever read, they are extremely good reads. The information you'll learn from t here is still very relevant in today's game.
just finished reading the theory of poker.i've been playing about 2 years & after reading this everything seems alot clearer and has totally opened up my game.i read 1 chapter a day and i think this is a good way to read it to totally digest the concepts in each chapter & even discovering thing's about your play that you didn't really understand or realize what you were doing.everybody should read this book,it really does make you understand the game better & in a way you probably didn't before
It may get you thinking about some mathematical concepts in the game you didn't otherwise. It goes a lot beyond any basic maths of the game. As a mathematician you'll probably get a LOT of value out of it from being able to understand the derivatives and calculus going on in it :)
Have been playing online and live poker on and off for 3 years now, moderate success 1/2 and 2/5, but never read a single book. I think I may start out with Harrington's Cash Game books first and progress from there, thanks for the recs!
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Thanks for your thoughts on these poker books. I think your insight on not trying to do too much all at once is right on. It's tempting to want to get them all and try to learn everything in a week.
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Thanks for the tips, and the time that you put in to help people be better players. I just love this game call No-Limit Poker. I've read 14 books so far, and being a cash player for now, I'm making better and profitable sessions. I can actually pick out players who play the way I used to, so they are easy pickins some times. Thanks Again. Happy Grinding!!!
You should really include applications of no limit hold'em by Matt Juanda. Haven't read it all yet so far it seems to be a GTO theory based book lots of defensive strategies to the exploitative strategies most players use like learning what hands in your range to defend against what size bets even on those empty boards etc... Also pokersnowie (program) can help a newb learn real quickly.
Good list of reads. Of course there are more books on NLHE, my personal library count is 40. But not all of these books are really useful. Like for example Negreanu's "Holdem Wisdom" would probably be useful for beginners but not to the professional player. After years of reading them all I found myself coming back to these 3 specific books which I now reread again and again. 1) Hold Em Poker for advanced players (Sklansy-Malmuth) 2) Mathematics of Poker (Chen-Ankenmann) 3) Behavioral Game Theory: Experiments in Strategic Interaction (Colin Camerer) The last one I think is most important when you deal with so-called GTO players. As a clinical psychologist I do not value books on "reads and tells" much, because of mostly its subjective and overly categorical garbage pushed by publishers to the bookstores.
The first book I read was Harrington on online cash games 6max and I thought it was a great read. Talks a lot about starting out in online poker and how to play the micros and move past them in 6 max play. Would definitely recommend.
For the mental game, I'm very surprised he didn't include "Zen and the Art of Poker" ...perhaps he hasn't read it yet, but it is top notch and a super-easy read, with very memorable quotes that come from Zen (Buddhism) literature and history, etc. Highly recommended.
I'm not surprised. It's not a well known book, and most people don't focus on that element of their game. It's a good book, don't get me wrong; but I found they contradict them selves a few times in it.
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For NL holdem cash games I consider these books to be the big three. 1. No limit holdem theory and practice - Sklansky 2. Professional no limit holdem - Matt Flynn 3. Harrington on cash games vol 1 and 2. - Harringon
I agree, No-Limit Hold'em Theory and Practice is the best book available for NLHE cash, except maybe Supersystem, which of course everyone should read (I mean just Chapters 1-3, or even just Chap. 3)...but T&P is worth reading 3 or 4 times, as I have.
"With all thy getting, get understanding. " Proverbs, The Ultimate "Rock" of Ages. First rate selection of poker books to advance your poker cash game. Perhaps consider the following poker books as well in a second video. Fascinating and practical video topic to help all start on the long Texas dusty "road scholar" journey to poker improvement and success. The benefits to poker learning advancement overflow into even greater life success in enhancing situational awareness, self knowledge, professional risk mgmt., and most importantly full spectrum understanding. 1. Dusty Schmidt, Play Poker like a Business 2. Dusty Schmidt, Don't Listen to Phil Helmuth Dusty, though sadly passed RIP, left a grand poker legacy in these two, down in the poker trenches books, fighting with real world poker tactics and heuristics. "Leatherass" played millions of hands multitasking online and in cash games, and had the battle scars and insights in making high level decisions that catapulted him to the top. Dusty played millions of hands so you don't have to and thus you can learn immediately from a true master. 3. Super System by Doyle Brunson. Possibly,, near the greatest quote in NL cash poker playing comes from this Texas "road scholar" pioneer and ambassador for Texas No Limit poker. "...the key to no limit Texas poker is to put a man to the test for all his chips." Beyond the Texas courage and nerves of steel is No Limit at its essence, and to try to understand your opponent/s and the situational opportunities you can leverage for maximum advantage. The holy grail of poker strategy, and of course "takes a minute to read the phrase, yet a lifetime to master." Doyle, thank you for your legendary legacy in promoting poker and your first class ethical high standards you left as a shiny, glorious example for the greater benefit of the game and businessmen in general. Navy Seals, Ghost recon Green Berets, and Top Gun Fighters alike would even salute you Doyle for the life of honor and class you exemplified in your grand magnificent gaming battles on the poker felt and in greater life. 4. The Gambling Wizards, interview with Chip Reese. A Nietzschean laughing lion on the poker felt who displayed along with Doyle the highest class and ethical standards in the snake filled halls at the time of early Las Vegas poker rooms. His professional poker mindset in that interview makes you advance years just by reading that interview. Pure class and gentleman. 5. David Sklansky and Ed Miller, No Limit Theory. First class book and great insights into the greater plan of entering the pot and battle tested statistical and game theory optimal considerations even in a "cash game." Fabulous insights into real world considerations involved in each hand of a cash game. The truth shall set us all free In poker as well as in the bigger poker game of life.
Super system by Doyle Brunson boosted my game a ton. The book is a really fun read too if you're not a very experienced player, its just packed with info. After reading the book and applying what it taught me I saw immediate improvements and in turn boosted my confidence a good bit when I'm at the poker table.
It's a phenomenal book. Don't get me wrong. I've read it several times and annotated it. But it is a very basic book. A lot of the concepts taught throughout the book (at least the No Limit section) are very basic and sometimes irrelevant. Poker has changed a lot throughout the recent years and many of the tactics preached aren't going to be enough to have a steady win rate in today's game. The books in this video are generally a little more advanced. If you have read super system and it's helping you then I recommend going out and getting some of the books on this list as it will take you light years farther in your game.
@@gripsed dope, thanks bro. Good to see you still around. I remember listening to countless hours of your videos while driving almost 10 years ago now when I first started playing.
To contribute to this discussion I will say I enjoyed Matt Lessinger's "The Book of Bluffs". I believe it contained great examples of how to use a line that will make sense in order to get a player to fold a sometimes stronger hand. In my opinion, bluffing correctly is the most important part in turning a break even grinder or a small win rate player into a monster who crushes games and has everyone thinking, "Where is this guy at?".
Hey Evan!So i read the Doyle Brunson's Super Sistem 1-2 and Daniel Negreanu's Power Hold Em and i'm not a millionaire yet...what do you say should i ask for a refund?Please answer!
I read poker maths that matters a while back and am now starting to grind my way through the mathematics of poker. If you're new to the maths side of the game like me, then i would recommend starting with the former. Also i want to write a book on LAG strategy called "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" Except i can't write, or play LAG all that well, but i do find that title rather funny!
I read "Owen Gaines - poker math that matters", I thought it was a really good book, it starts off with the usual pot odds, implied odds and the the 4/2 rule. It then goes on to Putting your opponents on a range and finding your average equity against that range. It then explains the best way to find out how much to bet/bluff going by your opponents range and your equity. The book gets harder and harder the more you read, but it keeps you interested!
Gus Hansen's Every Hand Revealed I found fascinating. I think Harrington's books are good in part because he used to play chess, and the formulae for poker books seem to be following that of chess books. Namely they are getting more indepth and more specific over time.
Harrington on holdem is mind blowing. I read some books on poker before and they were boring and contained little useful information, but that one is really something. I read it a year ago and now i'm reading it for the second time and it is fun to read by the way. The only down side of all this is that my friends don't want to play me no more :) Greetings from Russia
Your right Evan...i've just jump started my poker journey ( again ) more focused on learning and understanding the fundamentals. Ho the first book i''l buy this week NLHE theory and practice...i'll be back with a review in a month. I'm currently playing on Titan...pls let me no some inside knowledge on this site if you have any :D. Peace bro
"zen and the art of poker. Timeless Secrets to transform your game". This book is phenomenal. Gave me instant results and I didn't even read the Alf of it.
About the mathematics of poker, i am a very strong mathematician and already use maths as one of the key areas of my game. Does this book have any subtleties that aren't obvious from just working on the maths area myself? which i find to be easier to apply as you need the understanding down to get the numbers. If so can you give any examples?
Dear Evan,Your book review video demonstrates that you are very intelligent. It indicates that you actually absorb, and understand, everything that you read. Unfortunately, most N-L players do not. The only thing that holds their attention is watching a big shove. That is what excites them. In order for a book to be readable, the reader has to understand, and relate to, what he is reading. He has to be stimulated. He has to be in suspense. He has to look forward to the next page. Evan, I am a totally unknown nobody. I am an accredited female donkey. I have never won, placed nor cashed in a tournament. However, I have accomplished the impossible. I have written a N-L poker book that is not going to be quickly scanned, and then put on hold. That is because the book is easy to understand, and it is never, ever boring. The book is filled with 371 pages of playing errors. The errors are easy to understand. They are my errors. They are errors that brilliant players might laugh about. They are errors that humble brilliant players will relate to. They are errors that humble brilliant players might admit to. The book is filled with 371 pages of war. It is filled with warring play. It describes, in gory detail, the hate-filled atmosphere that surrounds a no-limit game. It describes how raging losers think and act. It is a book about practicing self-control. It is a book about controlling bad play. Evan, I would be thrilled if you would view some of my chapters, on Amazon. I would then be thrilled to hear your response.,Hopefully,you will allow me to send you a complimentary copy Sincerely, Frieda Cinova
Little surprised to see no mention of Ed Miller, Matt Flynn and Sunny Mehta. That trio put together a couple of really good books, and Miller specifically has come out with a couple books recently that are receiving further rave reviews.
If you are interested in getting a poker book check your local library first because they could have what you are looking for and will save you money. My library had Harrington on Holdem v1-3 and a few others.
You do great work for us players that want to get better. Not one mention of a book that I got written by a psychologist about opponents body language and natural human behavior. It is......
First of all, you really need to give Ed Miller's books a second look. He is a great writer and has a number of different ways to look at and explain very profitable plays/spots that come up over and over again. Also, Reading Poker Tells by Zachary Elwood is far and away the best poker tells book there is. If you haven't checked it out, definitely do. You won't be disappointed.
Hey Evan, could you do a video on training series you would recommend for low/mid-stakes play. I am fairly new to deuces cracked and find the amount of content on there to be a little overwhelming. I personally have found your videos to be ridiculously +EV and i don't think i have ever had a conversation with someone new to the game that didn't begin with me telling them to subscribe to your channel and watch the No-Limit Hold'em Crash Course, but the days are long and the more info the better.
Heej Gripsed, i have read theory of poker/and harrington on cashgames. (LOVED THEM) and i was just wondering if you had any suggestion other suggestions for cashgames pokerbooks? (i'm playing lowstakes at the moment 20nl/30nl and trying to go up) ps: Awesome that you;re finaly posting some new content even though i don't play tournaments:)
Hey mate. love your videos. you have mentioned there are couple of advanced books . can you be more specific please and say the titles again especially the ones on online poker. Thanks
Evan and fellow gripseders ( if i got that correctly ) i have a hard question. I want to be a small stakes MTT grinder on 888Poker, and i just finished reading Game Theory by David S. Which book (or e-book) should i read next.... One of the MTT books which are covered in the video, or Evans MTT strategy guide..
+Bjorn Schreff I would recommend the MTT Video Guide then the written guide you can get them free at www.gripsed.com/free Other great tournament books are Jonathan Little's secrets series, and excelling at no limit hold'em. Hope they will help you take your game to the next level!
Highlight was the strangled "torrent for free' comment. What are your opinions on the effect of the internet on the publishing, music and film industry?
i enjoyed: 'how to be as loud & pretentious as possible when you finally win a poker tournament', by mike matasow. chapter 8 includes pointers by his buddy phil hellmuth on properly berating other players for making unconventional plays against you. a good read if you're looking to take your obnoxiousitity to the next level.
check out: ' 2%, whole, or skim... which milk is correct for me and my lifestyle'? by cal guernsey. extremely helpful. it discusses the various....oh wait....forget it.
+Gino Loti Super system by Doyle has some useful information but NL holdem theory and practice by Sklansky is much more comprehensive and complete. The former is an optional read but the latter is required reading.
I'd stay clear of any books written by Duhamel... It's one thing to be great at poker and entirely different to be a good writer. Thoughts to paper ability isn't something I'd expect from even the pro's. No offence to them. Having said that I'd probably grab one of Hellmouth's despite his flaring temper and it could be a good read.
Actually Joe Navarro did not break down a person's tell DURING a hand, he always did it AFTER the hand. The segment was such a waste that they got rid of it. Anyone can break down a tell after a hand was played and you know what cards they had.
Hey ppl, I play micro stakes and found "crushing micro stakes" by Nathan Williams a very good easy to digest book. He's made a stupid amount of money playing micro stakes and gives you his secrets. Good luck and get stackin. Prawnie3
"...90% of books that are bought don't get read".?? Please state your source for this statistic. 90%?? Mind you, I've only ever bought one 'self help book' in my life (the Procrastination Equation) and I never got round to reading it, so that's 100% of self help books, (and A Brief History of Time is a famously never read best seller), but seriously, 90% of books?? I don't believe that and can't find any study that backs it up.
+Gripsed Poker Training Yeah I guess, but Evan does reiterate his claim and even states that people put them on their shelves and feel that that is enough. I just wondered where he got that from. How does he know? Is it common knowledge? Are there statistics? Have there been studies or a sample group of book buyers that have been surveyed who have been prepared to admit to it? Of all the hundreds of books I've ever bought I think maybe three or four have been left unread past the first couple of chapters. I was just wondering what reason he has to think that that is a common thing. What gets me is that unlike, say, websites or youtube vids that record traffic digitally, there is no possible way to do a count of books left unread. I think if ever the phrase "[citation needed]" was called for it would be attached to his claim. I know it sounds like I'm obsessing over nothing here, but it sounds to me like he just made something up out of thin air and presented it as fact to suit his purpose.. Kindle is a different matter of course. I've downloaded loads of free content to that that I know I'll never bother reading if I live to be 100., and I'm sure there are interior decorators who fill shelves with old secondhand books for aesthetic reasons only, but I don't think that's what he meant. Sorry. it triggered my OCD pedantry and you must think I'm pretty weird to even notice or care. Perhaps if he'd said "lots of books" I wouldn't have noticed, but 90% is a very bold claim. Also it occurs to me that you are the guy in the vid (Evan?), in which case I apologise. I referred to you in the third person because that is how the description is written.
