good poker books

e_to_the_x · #1 (**permalink**) 07-13-2009, 10:30 PM

What do you guys suggest I find to read to improve my poker skills? As someone who loves math and espeically probability poker fascinates me and it's a great way to have fun while making money. I'd like to improve my skills espeically when it comes to bluffing and reading other people.

e_to_the_x · #2 (**permalink**) 07-13-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by *seamus*

if it's tournament play then read anything by David Sklansky.

i don't necessarily want to to heavy tournaemnt play (though I would like o try that out), rather I just want to get better at hustling my friends when we get together for a $5 game.

e_to_the_x · #3 (**permalink**) 07-13-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by *seamus*

do you play limit or no limit when you play cash?

we play limits

usually it's a $5 buy in game, where either winner takes all or winner takes most and then the runner up takes $5

armaniss · #4 (**permalink**) 07-14-2009, 11:18 AM

if you play also heads up , i reccommend book from www.headsup-pokerstrategy.com

bnm80130 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-15-2009, 10:38 PM

I have this book:

Amazon.com: The Poker Player's Bible: Raise Your...
Amazon.com: The Poker Player's Bible: Raise Your...

tommy_mak69 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-20-2009, 07:50 PM

I have exactly what you're looking for. It's an in depth look at all things poker by a man named Bill Chen. And, it's helped me massively improve my game, purely through knowledge of the numbers.

Mathematics of Poker, The: Amazon.co.uk: Bill...
Mathematics of Poker, The: Amazon.co.uk: Bill...

Ugyatag · #7 (**permalink**) 07-20-2009, 07:55 PM

I really enjoyed Dan Harrington's books, but then again, I am a very conservative player.

tommy_mak69 · #8 (**permalink**) 07-21-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ugyatag

I really enjoyed Dan Harrington's books, but then again, I am a very conservative player.

Def. this aswell. I'd recommend Harrington books to anyone looking to learn this game.

greenmatter · #9 (**permalink**) 07-21-2009, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tommy_mak69

Def. this aswell. I'd recommend Harrington books to anyone looking to learn this game.

I agree. definitely one to have on your shelf.

rickaysurvive · #10 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 06:00 AM

Ace on the river by barry greenstein! awesome and of course i suggest Super system by no other then doyle brunson

Craiggers · #11 (**permalink**) 09-27-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ugyatag

I really enjoyed Dan Harrington's books, but then again, I am a very conservative player.

Great Book. Changed my game forever. read vols 2 and 3 too. as for being conservative, unless your playing 2/4 theres no reason not to play tight-aggro.

smoops · #12 (**permalink**) Yesterday, 03:12 AM

No-Limit Texas Hold'em by Angel Largay for low NL cash.

No Limit Hold'em by David Sklansky and Ed Miller. An overview of the fundamentals.

Professional No Limit Hold'em by Matt Flynn, Sunny Mehta, and Ed Miller. For all stakes of NL cash. The best poker book but fundamentals needed first.

The Psychology of Poker by Alan N. Schoonmaker. Especially useful for live games. It categorizes players into types and outlines how to play against each one.

The Poker Mindset by Ian Taylor and Matthew Hilger. Great if you have tilt/gambling issues.

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#4 (permalink) 07-14-2009, 11:18 AM
armaniss Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4	Re: good poker books if you play also heads up , i reccommend book from www.headsup-pokerstrategy.com

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Ugyatag Do you realize? Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,333	Re: good poker books I really enjoyed Dan Harrington's books, but then again, I am a very conservative player. __________________

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rickaysurvive Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 114	Re: good poker books Ace on the river by barry greenstein! awesome and of course i suggest Super system by no other then doyle brunson

#12 (permalink) Yesterday, 03:12 AM
smoops Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 15	Re: good poker books No-Limit Texas Hold'em by Angel Largay for low NL cash. No Limit Hold'em by David Sklansky and Ed Miller. An overview of the fundamentals. Professional No Limit Hold'em by Matt Flynn, Sunny Mehta, and Ed Miller. For all stakes of NL cash. The best poker book but fundamentals needed first. The Psychology of Poker by Alan N. Schoonmaker. Especially useful for live games. It categorizes players into types and outlines how to play against each one. The Poker Mindset by Ian Taylor and Matthew Hilger. Great if you have tilt/gambling issues.

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