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| The Theory of Poker |
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David Sklansky,
Two Plus Two Publishing
300 pages
1994(3rd Edition)
$19.77 |
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From the publisher:
The Theory of Poker by David Sklansky discusses theories and concepts applicable to nearly every variation of the game, including five-card draw (high), seven-card stud, hold ’em, lowball draw, and razz (seven-card lowball stud). This book introduces you to the Fundamental Theorem of Poker, its implications, and how it should affect your play. Other chapters discuss the value of deception, bluffing, raising, the slow-play, the value of position, psychology, heads-up play, game theory, implied odds, the free card, and semibluffing.
Independent Expert Reviews
I guess before investing your money, you undoubtedly would like to know, will this make me a better player? I can answer such queries with an emphatic: Absolutely! This is truly a work which sticks to your ribs, and you'll chaw on it like a cow does grass. Dan Harrington cited it several times within his two 2005 poker masterpieces, and Howard Lederer mentioned TOP in an interview I saw after being asked what books furthered his development.(everypoker.com)
While The Theory of Poker may not be the only book you want in your poker library, it is definitely one you should have. It's the kind of book that's good to pick up every couple of months or so just to brush up, and then once a year or so for a thorough review. Like any classic, you can get something from it every time you pick it up. Other poker books provide more information on nuances of specific forms of poker, but The Theory of Poker provides a way of thinking that can allow you to successfully play any game of poker. A thorough knowledge of the thought processes espoused in this book is the sort of tool that can help you to get more from the other poker books you own. If that alone isn't worth the price on the front cover of the book, there's probably nothing that is.(blindbetpoker.com)
The Theory of Poker is one of, if not the best book on poker ever written. It is a serious, comprehensive guide to the game of poker. In it, Sklansky gives readers insight into each factor one must consider throughout the game. The book goes through each aspect of the game thoroughly, detailing the theory behind the game, as well as detailing the thought processes of advanced players. This being said, The Theory of Poker is one of the best books out there on the subject of poker.(tightpoker.com) |
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