Poker Guides

The Poker Hero provides insights, strategies, and advice on how to succeed in the competitive world of poker. The author shares his experiences and knowledge gained from years of playing poker professionally, and offers tips on how to improve one’s game, make better decisions, and ultimately become a successful poker player. The book covers various aspects of poker, including understanding the game’s psychology, managing one’s bankroll, and developing a winning mindset. It also discusses the importance of discipline, patience, and continuous learning in order to thrive in the ever-evolving poker landscape.

The author emphasizes that the key difference between professional poker players and everyone else is their ability to consistently choose the most profitable option, or make the best decision possible – what the author refers to as “the great play.” This book serves as the ultimate guide to micro stakes poker, teaching readers the optimal strategy against each type of player in every situation at the lower stakes. By mastering the correct approach to dominate these games, the author suggests that profiting at the poker tables becomes as easy as sitting down and printing money.

A comprehensive guide that not only explains the rules of poker but also provides women with effective strategies for winning against male opponents. The book covers various poker games, including five-card draw, lowball draw, seven-card stud, and Texas hold ’em, offering tailored advice to help women excel both at the poker table and beyond.

Rolf Slotboom and Rob Hollink have collaborated to create the ultimate guide on short-handed Pot-Limit Omaha, a game played at tables with six or fewer players. This guide is essential as Pot-Limit Omaha rapidly becomes one of the most popular poker variations, especially in high-stakes online games. Their expertise offers strategies on managing buy-ins, making decisions on whether to check-raise or bet, and techniques for representing or misrepresenting hands to maximize winnings. Rolf Slotboom, known for his seminal work “Secrets of Professional Pot Limit Omaha,” made a notable debut at the 2007 World Series of Poker, cashing in four events. Rob Hollink brings over two decades of experience, boasting achievements like a European tour title and a World Series bracelet in 2008. Together, they provide invaluable insights for dominating short-handed Pot-Limit Omaha games.

This book is considered one of the top ten poker books ever written and is a must-have for any serious player’s collection. The author, Caro, shares the secrets of reading tells – physical reactions that give away a player’s hand – including shrugs, sighs, shaky hands, eye contact, and more. By understanding these tells, you can determine when opponents are bluffing or not, based solely on their behavior. The book features over 170 photos of players and play-by-play examples of these tells in action. These insights will provide you with a significant advantage.

Discover hard-hitting hold’em strategies for today’s limit cash games and tournaments, with killer advice on winning more money in rammin’-jammin’ games, kill-pot, jackpot, shorthanded, and other cash games. Learn tournament strategies for small buy-in, big buy-in, rebuy, incremental add-on, satellite, and big-field major tournaments. Players will master the thinking process for the pre-flop, flop, turn, and river, including play-by-play analyses. Get specific advice for dealing with rocks in tight games, weaklings in loose games, and experts in solid games. Understand how hand values change and when to fold, check, raise, reraise, check-raise, slowplay, and bluff.

Championship Satellite Strategy provides specific, proven strategies for a variety of satellite structures and situations. You will discover how to win at both limit hold’em and no-limit hold’em satellites, as well as how to secure victories in one-table satellites for major tournaments. The book also covers strategies for winning online one-table satellites and multi-table satellites. Additionally, you will learn the best approaches for playing in super satellites for the World Series of Poker and how to navigate the final table of a super satellite. Beyond these practical strategies, the book includes 10 ways to win a seat at the World Series of Poker and other significant tournaments, all by Championship Satellite Strategy.

This book is a must-have for the 95% of poker players sticking to low-limit games, offering them a chance to win big in the $1-$2, $2-$4, $4-$8, $6-$12 games commonly found in casinos, card rooms, and home poker games. Smith shares essential tips and strategies for winning at various poker games including hold’em (limit and no-limit), Omaha high-low, seven-card stud, as well as online and low-limit poker tournaments. The advice is straightforward, making it perfect for beginners and those new to the game. With poker’s increasing popularity, this book is the key to learning how to play and win.

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In “Play Poker Like the Pros”, Phil Hellmuth Jr., a poker expert and seven-time World Champion, provides a comprehensive guide on how to play and win at modern poker games such as Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Seven-Card Stud, and Razz. Even if you’re a novice who’s never handled a deck of cards, Hellmuth’s book will guide you through the rules and setup of each game, followed by basic and advanced strategies. He instructs on when to play certain hands, bluff, raise, or fold, and offers techniques for reading opponents and maintaining composure under stress. The book also includes special sections on winning online poker games and a behind-the-scenes look at tournament play. Hellmuth’s strategies are designed to help you outsmart any player type, from the unpredictable Jackal and the overplaying Elephant, to the conservative Mouse and the skilled Lion.

7-Card Stud remains the top card game in America. This comprehensive guide equips players with the strategies they need to succeed, whether they’re playing at home or in any national casino. It teaches readers how to navigate potential pitfalls and manage their casino funds effectively. Additionally, it imparts essential skills such as bluffing, semi-bluffing, ante stealing, and making smart seat and table choices.

A professional poker player shows how to master the art of bluffing for players at any experience level. They reveal how to cultivate timing and expression skills that can persuade an opponent to fold, irrespective of the strength of their cards.

In book three experts in seven-card stud poker, boasting eight World Series of Poker bracelets, millions in earnings from major tournaments and cash games, along with numerous other accolades, guide readers through mastering all three variants of stud poker. These authors, competing against top-tier players globally, share their strategies for both cash games and tournament play. They offer insights on a range of tactics, including the most advantageous starting hands, how to interpret the board, and techniques for bluffing and semi-bluffing. Through engaging discussions, they present diverse perspectives on achieving success in seven-card stud, covering effective play strategies for each phase of the game and much more.

Michael Acevedo, a leading poker theorist and game theory expert, is recognized for his innovative content for top players worldwide. His work, Modern Poker Theory, is the result of countless hours of research using the most sophisticated poker software tools. This guide provides a comprehensive and rigorous look at the crucial elements of No-Limit Hold’em. It focuses on the concept of game theory optimal play (GTO) and its practical application at the poker table. Understanding GTO is key to making precise poker decisions and exploiting players who lack this knowledge. Modern Poker Theory employs contemporary poker tools to systematically analyze GTO, presenting ideas and concepts in an intuitive, application-focused way. At your next poker game, some players will have studied this theory, and they will undoubtedly have a superior theoretical and practical grasp of No-Limit Hold’em, making them the favorites. Ensure you’re among them.

This book enhances the reader’s understanding of no-limit hold’em by focusing on a few key themes, rather than providing a simplistic and familiar approach to the basics. It covers the importance of planning ahead in no-limit hold’em, when and why to switch between an optimal and exploitive strategy, understanding the differences between deep-stacked and short-stacked play, and offers the most comprehensive examination of no-limit bet sizing to ever appear in print.

Pot-Limit Omaha is quickly gaining traction in the poker world, thanks to the ongoing poker boom. Despite its growing popularity, players have found it challenging to find comprehensive advice on mastering this intricate game. “Secrets of Pot-Limit Omaha” emerges as a pioneering guide, diving into the strategies of medium and high-stakes PLO with unprecedented clarity. This book unveils critical strategies previously unpublished. It covers a wide array of topics essential for PLO success, including a novel short-stack strategy, adjustments for playing with a larger stack, optimal bet sizing, strategic seating, the use of blockers, executing the bare ace bluff, and leveraging opponents’ weaknesses. Additionally, it provides valuable theoretical and practical insights through practice hands and hand match-up analyses. This book is indispensable for anyone aiming to excel in Pot-Limit Omaha.

A poker player’s career is marked by the challenging realization that mastering a specific hand is insufficient without a comprehensive understanding of every other hand in their range. This would be an insurmountable task if a player had to contemplate every other hand, but with a grasp of theoretically sound poker, they can swiftly construct balanced ranges using appropriate bet-sizing. The book, Applications of No-Limit Hold ’em, imparts this theoretical knowledge, enabling the creation of bet-sizings and ranges to outplay superior opponents. The theory is not meant to be intricate or theoretical, but rather immediately applicable for improved results. Key strategic concepts like overbetting, balancing multiple bet-sizing ranges, donk betting, and check-raising as the preflop raiser are essential, even though few players discuss or use them. After reading this book, players should not only understand these concepts but also know how to integrate them into their game to effectively compete against formidable opponents.

A must-have book for every poker player’s library, endorsed by more than five world champions and rated by professionals as the best book ever written on tournament play. The book is filled with winning strategies for all 11 games featured in the World Series of Poker, including extensive coverage of 7-card high, high-low, lowball, razz, limit, pot-limit, and no-limit hold’em, as well as Omaha high, high-low, and pot-limit. Additionally, it provides valuable insights on various tournament formats such as re-buys, half-half, satellites, supersatellites, and mixed games. The authors offer strategies for each stage of tournament play, profiles of notable players, and answers to frequently asked questions about handling challenging situations in tournaments. With its comprehensive approach and expert endorsements, this book is an essential resource for any player looking to excel in the competitive world of tournament poker.

The book addresses the significant changes in poker over the past few years, particularly the shift towards online play, which has led to the development of new winning strategies. The book provides the necessary tools and theory for navigating challenging mid-stakes short-handed games, especially those played online. It explores the latest techniques and strategies employed by many of today’s top players and explains the strategic approaches required for success. The text covers a wide range of topics, including three-betting, exploiting weak players, beating short-stackers, board texture, optimal bluffing frequencies, and an in-depth analysis of ranges, including range structure, polarized ranges, and range balance. Additionally, the book examines the concept of hand-reading by assigning perceived ranges to players and demonstrates ways to manipulate one’s image to influence opponents’ strategies. Analytical No Limit Hold’em also discusses the use of tracking programs and heads-up displays, and includes a chapter dedicated to computer security in the context of online poker.

Simplify your approach to learning poker and embark on a path to becoming a master with the guidance of Sky Matsuhashi. As a poker coach, author, and podcaster, Sky introduces a focused method of study in his sequel to the bestseller, How to Study Poker: Volume 1. This book outlines a 28-day plan of intensive poker study, showcasing the exact materials he used, from hand reading exercises to poker equity calculations, and shares the invaluable insights gained. Sky reveals how to effectively utilize poker tracking software and equity calculators, and offers a step-by-step guide to structuring your studies around a weekly central theme. This approach not only streamlines your learning process but ensures each new skill builds upon the last, making your study time both efficient and productive. Say goodbye to the overwhelm of scattered poker information and start stacking your skills strategically. Ready to transform your game? Click the “Buy Now” button and set the foundation for your poker success.

Bad Beats and Lucky Draws is a comprehensive guide to professional high-stakes poker, written by Phil Hellmuth, a nine-time World Series of Poker Champion and author of Play Poker Like the Pros. The book offers a detailed account of numerous iconic poker hands from major tournaments like the World Series of Poker, the World Poker Tour, and the European Tour. Hellmuth shares his thoughts on the players’ strategies and what they could have done differently, including his own plays. The book is both entertaining and educational, offering readers a front-row seat to the best bluffs, reads, and dramatic plays, such as the hand that earned Hellmuth his ninth bracelet at the 2003 World Series. The book also features special contributions from notable poker players like Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan, Annie Duke, Howard Lederer, Daniel Negreanu, Ted Forrest, Jennifer Harman, Layne Flack, Men Nguyen, and John Bonetti.

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This book stands out from other poker books by explaining the theory of the game in simple terms, without delving into complex math or formulas. The book primarily consists of Eckstut’s private lessons and includes basic poker math calculations for outs and pot odds, as well as verification tasks and tests. Eckstut believes that each player possesses four types of knowledge: what they know, what they know they don’t know, what they don’t know they don’t know, and what they don’t know they know. The book caters to those who already understand the rules, basic terms, and strategies of poker, and is not suitable for complete beginners. “Bobbo’s Bible” offers useful information, breaking down difficult strategies, game principles, and formulas into simple language, and includes complex strategies that can be applied after mastering the fundamentals. The book’s price at release was over $1,000, reflecting the value of Bobbo’s expensive and effective lessons.

Poker Odds Made Easy by I.H. Richmond aims to simplify the complex mathematical concepts and calculations involved in poker. It provides readers with an easy-to-understand guide to calculating poker odds and probabilities, helping them make better decisions at the poker table. The book covers various aspects of poker math, including pot odds, implied odds, expected value, and hand probabilities. It is designed for both beginners and experienced players who want to improve their understanding of the mathematical side of poker and gain an edge over their opponents.

A book that offers an in-depth exploration of poker, covering its rich history, legendary figures, and notable players. This comprehensive guide delves into essential strategies, skills, and tactics, providing detailed rules of the game and valuable tips for success.

Chip Reese, one of the greatest poker players of all time, once told Mike Sexton that his success was due to his superior psychological control over his play compared to his opponents. He explained that while his opponents might be as good as him when they’re at their best, they also have moments of weakness that he doesn’t. This book, Peak Poker Performance, will teach you how to emulate Reese’s mental strength. Dr. Patricia Cardner, in collaboration with Jonathan Little, provides specific strategies and guidelines that can improve your performance and mental state. These strategies, which have been proven to work with hundreds of poker players at various levels, can help you create an unbeatable mindset, handle downswings, eliminate procrastination, improve motivation, and master your emotions. This book is a follow-up to Cardner’s first book, Positive Poker, and uses the latest research to help you achieve better results in poker and in life.

Unlock the secrets behind Paul Ratchford’s incredible winrate as he shares his unique ideology and, more importantly, demonstrates how to apply these strategies to enhance your own performance. This book is packed with real-world examples and practical applications, but its primary goal is to deepen your understanding of No-Limit Hold’em (NLHE). By the end, you’ll be equipped to continue growing and adapting as a player long after you’ve turned the final page.

The book emphasizes that poker is a game of skill, and that playing well requires more than just a good hand or the ability to maintain a poker face. To develop a playing style worthy of the greats, one must first learn to think like a poker player. In a game where absolutes do not exist, mastering the fundamentals is merely the starting point; the ability to execute strategy and theatrics is what distinguishes legendary wins from epic failures. This book aims to help players cultivate the essential attitudes and mindset needed to achieve success in the complex and challenging world of poker.

Tri Nguyen shares his journey to becoming a self-made millionaire through poker and reveals over 50 proven advanced tactics to help you elevate your game. You’ll learn how to win more pots using the “No Free Showdown” concept, manage your bankroll effectively, quickly recover from downswings, avoid tilt, stay motivated and aggressive, and consistently play your ‘A’ game. Nguyen’s strategies are applicable in various poker settings, from Las Vegas casinos to online games, and don’t require advanced math skills or a high IQ to implement successfully.

The book stands out as a unique and enjoyable poker book that focuses on improving overall gameplay rather than specific strategies. Unlike traditional poker guides, it emphasizes mental and physical aspects of playing, such as mindset, positioning, and even breathing. Angelo’s central theme is maximizing time spent in your “A-game” while minimizing your “C-game,” arguing that this approach can significantly impact profitability. The book introduces the concept of “reciprocality,” suggesting that profit comes from making better decisions than opponents in all aspects of the game, not just hand-playing. While some advice may be oversimplified or controversial, the book offers valuable insights on self-control, tilt management, and recognizing often-overlooked opportunities for improvement in a player’s poker journey.

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This book is essential reading for novice and intermediate players. It teaches readers to adopt the mindset of a successful poker player, use effective strategies, assess games for profitability, and leverage psychology and body language for an added advantage. The book is filled with tips and strategies that uncover the most lucrative secrets of hold’em, 7 stud, and tournament poker. Caro instructs on how to level the playing field with stronger players, exploit weak players, out-bluff a bluffer, win large pots, and much more. Doyle Brunson, a two-time world champion, has praised Caro’s work, stating that his research and seminars have completely transformed the game of poker.

In “Hold’em on the Come,” authors Rolf Slotboom and Dew Mason offer an insightful guide on how to effectively play drawing hands post-flop in hold’em poker. They introduce a systematic approach to help players decide whether to stay in the hand, addressing critical questions about playing with flush or straight draws, handling unimproved overcards, counting outs, and considering the pot’s size in decision-making. This book aims to improve players’ post-flop strategy significantly by providing a clear framework for evaluating their position in the game.

A comprehensive guide designed to help players dominate their competition at the micro stakes in full ring no limit hold’em cash games, specifically at the NL2, NL5, NL10, and NL25 levels. The book focuses on increasing the reader’s win rate. The author challenges the common misconception that everyone easily progresses through the micros, emphasizing that players should be making significant profits at these stakes. The book places special emphasis on fundamental concepts and strategies for beginners who are just starting out or struggling to find their footing at NL2.

Poker Tournament Tips from the Pros serves as the ultimate guide for players seeking to enhance their competitive play. Written by Shane Smith, this essential reference compiles strategies and advice from leading professionals and theorists in poker, aimed at securing significant winnings in low-limit tournaments. It is considered by millions of players as an indispensable resource for tournament achievement. The book covers critical tips for the four stages of play, strategies to evade pitfalls, aggressive tactics, the principles of fortune, and crucial advice on time management, among other insights.

Pawel Nazarewicz decided to prove that it was still possible to build a bankroll from scratch in online poker, despite players’ complaints about its difficulty. He began with micro stakes and managed to turn $100 into $10,000 in 120 days. He repeated this achievement a year later in just 100 days. In his book, Pawel provides the essential elements for long-term online poker success. He emphasizes seven key principles: Accepting Variance, Managing Your Bankroll, Developing Reads, Playing Solid, Staying on Your A-Game, Putting in the Hours, and Remaining a Student.

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.

The surge in popularity of Texas hold ’em has revolutionized the game’s dynamics. More individuals are now proficient at the game, and even the risk-taking players have become more assertive, making them tougher opponents. Consequently, a simple, patient strategy no longer assures substantial earnings in high-stakes games, particularly in short-handed games that are gaining popularity online. This text is the first to address the intricate challenges of playing high-stakes, short-handed limit hold ’em. However, even if you only participate in less competitive games, the key concepts discussed will still enhance your gameplay against skilled opponents. The book, Winning in Tough Hold ’em Games, provides an in-depth analysis of pre-flop play, including strategies like blind stealing, isolating a loose player, and blind defense. It also covers post-flop heads-up play and semi-bluffing. Moreover, it includes a discussion on the strategy involved in over 50 hands from high-stakes online games played by “Stoxtrader”.

This book provides a solid foundation in Texas Hold’em rules, strategy and important concepts for both beginning and intermediate players looking to improve their game. The mathematical and psychological discussions provide valuable perspective.

This influential book on winning money at hold’em and Omaha, the two most popular poker games today, is a collaboration between the leading authority on Omaha and the top poker theorist. It features over 100 sections that reveal professional secrets and winning strategies. The book is packed with examples, odds charts, key observations, and detailed play options, making it one of the most significant poker books ever published.

The Basics of Winning Caribbean Stud Poker and Let It Ride provides an introduction to the rules, strategies, and techniques for playing and winning at Caribbean Stud Poker and Let It Ride, two popular casino card games. The book aims to help readers understand the basics of these games, improve their skills, and increase their chances of winning. It covers topics such as game rules, betting strategies, odds, and tips for playing in a casino environment. The book is designed for both beginners and experienced players who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in these games.

This book is the ultimate guide for conquering micro stakes No Limit Hold’em. It stands alone in its category, offering players targeted strategies for overcoming the challenges of both the smallest micro stakes and small stakes games. Whether your arena is online micro stakes No Limit Hold’em or live small stakes games, this book provides all the essentials for triumph. A deep understanding of the typical micro stakes player’s mindset is crucial for defeating them. Covered topics in this book include: starting hands specific to micro stakes, types of players, styles of play, betting strategies unique to micro stakes, how to read the board at micro stakes levels, and much more. The book is enriched with numerous actual hand histories, showcasing real gameplay with commentary explaining the outcomes. A quiz in the final chapter tests your newly acquired knowledge, complete with answers and thorough explanations. Mastering this quiz means you’re prepared to take on the tables! If your goal is to profit from the lowest level micro stakes and small stakes games, this book by is indispensable.

Imagine the advantage you’d gain if you could consistently play poker in the zone, making the right decisions, instinctively knowing when to bluff, and remaining unfazed by a losing hand. Many poker players occasionally experience this state of mind, but struggle to maintain it. The Mental Game of Poker 2, by respected poker mental game coach Jared Tendler, provides actionable steps to help players achieve this state consistently. Tendler simplifies the concept of the zone, bringing logic and order to it for the first time. His straightforward, tested approach can help you play at levels you never thought possible. The book offers strategies to improve decision making, increase focus and discipline, and eliminate mistakes. In today’s competitive poker environment, this book equips you with the tools to excel. It builds on the psychological strategies from Tendler’s first book, The Mental Game of Poker, which has helped thousands of players improve their game.