Poker Books by Dan Harrington

Building on the foundation laid in Volume I, Dan Harrington and Bill Robertie delve deeper into the complexities of turn and river play, guiding you through crucial decisions that can make or break your game. From mastering aggressive strategies to navigating the transition from online to live play, this definitive guide offers invaluable insights from one of the greatest minds in poker. With a special interview featuring Bobby Hoff, renowned as one of the best cash game players of all time, this book is essential reading for anyone serious about dominating the cash game scene.

In this workbook, you’ll find a series of problems designed by Dan Harrington to evaluate your understanding of the principles outlined in the first two volumes. A significant portion of these problems zeroes in on a crucial aspect that often challenges aspiring players: strategies for post-flop play.

In the highly anticipated sequel, Harrington on Hold ’em: Volume II: The Endgame, Dan Harrington delves into the critical later stages of no-limit hold ’em tournaments. As the field narrows, the blinds and antes escalate, and the substantial prize money looms just ahead, Harrington guides readers through the intricacies of navigating this high-pressure phase. With his signature clarity and wisdom, Harrington teaches readers how to make bold moves, tackle the tricky inflection point plays that can make or break a tournament run, and adjust strategies when only a few opponents remain. Notably, this volume features an entire chapter dedicated to heads-up play—an area of the game that, until now, has been zealously guarded by poker’s elite. Whether you’re a seasoned poker veteran or a budding enthusiast, Harrington’s expert insights will help you approach the endgame with confidence and poise. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the game’s most respected strategists as he pulls back the curtain on tournament poker’s most critical and demanding stages.

The poker boom’s early years were driven by interest in no-limit hold ’em tournaments. However, players are now shifting towards a more complex form of hold ’em no-limit cash games. In “Harrington on Cash Games: Volume I,” Dan Harrington provides key insights into deep-stack cash game play. He teaches how to adjust your starting hands based on your stack size, understand the deceptive value of weaker hands as stack sizes grow, and use pot commitment to your advantage. Harrington, a World Poker Champion, and Bill Robertie, a two-time World Backgammon Champion, have written the definitive books on no-limit cash games, essential for anyone looking to succeed in this arena.

Once primarily played in casinos, No-Limit hold ’em has evolved into an online phenomenon. In his book, Harrington on Online Cash Games, Dan Harrington provides key insights and strategies to conquer the online poker world, which significantly differs from traditional casino games. He guides you on managing different stack sizes, playing at 6-max tables, dealing with increased aggression, and utilizing poker databases and heads-up displays for insights on opponent’s tendencies. Harrington also offers detailed strategies for preflop and post-flop play in both micro-stakes and challenging small-stakes games.

In the past, poker and poker tournaments have seen a surge in popularity, leading to a renewed focus on tournament poker theory. This has resulted in a reevaluation of traditional concepts and the emergence of new ones. While the basics of no-limit hold ’em remain the same, the game has proven to be more complex than previously thought. Consequently, no-limit hold ’em tournament play has evolved into a more challenging and faster-paced game. In his book, Harrington on Modern Tournament Poker, Dan Harrington provides an updated perspective on no-limit hold ’em tournaments, offering strategies for success in the current game. Topics covered include preflop hand play, 3-bet and 4-bet strategies, flop, turn, and river analysis, bet sizing, and adapting to changing stack sizes and aggressive players. Harrington, a World Series of Poker champion, is renowned for his back-to-back final table appearances in 2003 and 2004.