Poker books

[1HandInMyPocket]

Was thinking of starting to play poker at Niagara or Rama. So I was wondering if anyone can recommend any good Texas Hold'em books that i should get. I was more looking for reading peoples' tells, and strategies.

and I know that experience is a great teacher, but why not look for any advantage.

Thanks
1Hand

 

[gladheateher]

http://www.homepoker.com/books.html

 

[Talerion]

Was thinking of starting to play poker at Niagara or Rama. So I was wondering if anyone can recommend any good Texas Hold'em books that i should get. I was more looking for reading peoples' tells, and strategies.

and I know that experience is a great teacher, but why not look for any advantage.

The problem with books is that you are taking someone else's perception and pre-disposition as your own. Playing any game in any Casino depends as much on the location of the Casino as anything else, ie: a Vega vs. Atlantic City vs. Bahamamanian casino will all produce different play types due to the populations that tend to play.

That said your best experience is probably to go to either Casino and just watch the play style for a night first.


T.

 

[Leaffan1976]

Well another option to practice hold'em is playing online. My buddy told me about a site called ultimatebet www.ultimatebet.com you download the software and play for free or for real money. I reccomend free to beginners lol

I've only been playing a few months but ive learned so much about playing smart and lately ive been racking up chips and not loosing them all like i did in the beginning lol

Maybe its luck too i dunno lol

I'm just about ready to play at the casino or my friends for some real cash hehe

 

[ballgame]

Supersystems is the bible of poker. All the pros swaer by it. It is referenced in movies such as Rounders. I believe it has a section on Texas Holdem.

 

[healer677]

you got to know when to hold em

Alright here it goes.......

The Winners Guide to Casino Poker - Edwin Silberstang - excellent beginners book. Not too complcated and doesn't use too many poker "terms".

Super System - Doyle "the godfather" Brenson - a must read. In some circles called the Bible of poker.

Championship No limit and Pot limit Hold em - Cloutier - step 3 on the reading list - you can probably play Niagara or Rama poker at this point.

Play poker like the Pros - Phil Hellmuth Jr. - hes an ass, but a great strategist. Once you learn the basics, now you learn the gamers.

and finally.....

Advanced Hole ed poker for advanced players : 21st century edition - Skalansky and Malmuth - the final read. Understanding this book will certainly push you to get ready for the real game at the real place to play.
Where you ask?

Vegas baby, Vegas.

Either the Hold em pit in Bellagio or the one at the Venetian.
Good Luck

 

[1HandInMyPocket]

Thanks to all that responded.

I did try to browse thru some poker books at Chapters, but knew that getting reviews from fellow players was best.

I don't really like checking out internet sites to play, since you usually have to download something to play.

Thanks again, I'll let you know how it goes in time.

 

[Leaffan1976]

No problem 1 hand! I think books are a great resource I might check out some. I'm getting better at the game but there are many hints out there that can help you learn how to rake in the cash lol

The online poker site I was telling you about is quite popular and it doesnt have any spyware as far as i know. Then again some people just wanna play in person. How can you read someones body language from playing online. You can only go by what they type lol

 

[1HandInMyPocket]

Thanks Healer,

I jumped ahead in the reading list and read Play Like the Pros by Hellmuth Jr. I found that it really did help my game, though playing supertight can be boring at times. The only times, I've lost was when I didn't following his playing hands. But I feel that in time I can open up my game a bit more and play more hands.

For those who are looking to buy a poker book, i do recommend Play like the Pros, but you need to be patient when playing that strategy.

1Hand

 

[freakshow]

the whole key to the game is patience...........patienntly waiting for good cards then when you get good cars there is usually someone at the table that might call you with shit cards and i mean shit.......and they win...........then you nerves really start to get tested.

But in the end hands on is the best Niagra doesnt have any hold em unless they got it recently. You could start of 2-5 tables the best way to learn is live.

 

[the_big_E]

play the other people, not their cards

 

[red]

I am all in

 

[slickinteg]

ive head no limit texas hold em from tom mcevoy and pyschology of poker is good as well

 

[Nashua]

http://www.poker1.com/home.asp

Found this website site not too long ago ... it has some, if not all of the Mike Caro's Pro Poker Tells on video series

SuperSystem by Dolye Brunson is definately the bible of poker, however it's not written for beginners ... once you have a grasp of the game then go pick this one up

May the Flop be with you!

 

[pokeHerkid]

If you want to learn to play the other players and not the cards, then try Mike Caro's poker book of tells.

 

[1HandInMyPocket]

If you want to learn to play the other players and not the cards, then try Mike Caro's poker book of tells.

only really good if you play in low limit casino games, or for your weekly home games.

I recommend additional readings to this book. "Beyond Tells" by James McKenna, it basically says that there are different personalities who may exhibit the same tell but because of their personality type the tell may mean something different.

 

[Consilio]

Go with a computer program

Get this "game".

Poker Academy V2.

It's quite good. It will make you a better poker player.

 

[Stymie]

Mike Caro

 

[homonger]

My 4 cents...

Poker books: Brunson's Supersystem II is almost like a foundation. I also recommend Sklansky's "Theory of Poker". If you want to play in tournaments, I highly recommend Harrington on Hold 'em Vol I and II. I also advise that if you read these books, to read them one at a time, let it sink in, and play a little before moving on to the next book. Otherwise, it is just too much to absorb and you'll find yourself more confused than anything.

Online poker: Yes, it is true, you have to download each site's software to play, but the advantages of online poker are too numerous to mention here, the most obvious being there is always a game and always people to play with. If you play online, I do not recommend playing the play money games other than to familiarize yourself with that specific site's betting buttons. Every site has a slightly different user interface, so it is worth it to familiarize yourself with it before playing for real money. The problem with the play money games is that no one takes it seriously and will play any two cards. You won't learn anything playing this way.

Playing in the casino: Playing in a casino against live competition can be an intimidating experience. I'd suggest playing in a few "friendly" home games, and then going with a home game buddy to play at the casino. Having a buddy there helps, believe me. If you play online at all, you'll see that online and live poker are very different animals. I don't think the skill level of the competition is all that different, but players tend to be more aggressive online for some reason.

Playing live, there is more information to process. There is how your opponent handles his chips, how much he bets, how long it takes him to bet. In general, I don't think recreational players should get too worked up with trying to read "tells", or getting too much into macho stare downs with opponents. That stuff only works on TV. If you stick to the basics, i.e, knowing starting hand requirements, knowing your pot odds, knowing your "outs", understanding position, you'll be better than at least 3/4 of the table.

One of the old adages about poker is that you don't have to be the best player at the table to win money, you just can't be the worst. And of course, remember this one... if you haven't figured out in the first 30 minutes who the sucker at the table is, the sucker is you.

 

[stainless]

Firstly I would reccomend Phil Gordon's book - the little green book. It's a good read and informative.

Secondly, playing poker live in a casino versus online is different you can pick up tells easier face to face.

Also playing limit poker versus no limit is again two different games and obviously different aspects in playing them.

If you live in the GTA the Brantford Casino has one the best poker rooms for limit poker as well as tournaments

Good luck !!