Worst poker book: 1970's division

[aargh57]

The first poker book I bought was in '94 and it's called "Poker Strategy and Winning Play" by A.D. Livingston. It's funny that you mention this book because I remembered the author commenting on this particular book. p.163

"The author of a recent book, however, came up with some startling conclusions on Lowball Draw. HIs book is almost completely mathematical, and it seems very authoritative because he had access to an electronic computer (as opposed to an abicuss?) for at least part of his calculations. His conclusions: Draw two cards to a potential 9 against two active opponents, and draw two cards to a potential 8 with more than two active opponents! This means that you would call against two active players each time you hold 9-8-7-K-Q. I can think of no faster way to lose your money in a heads-up session of Lowball Draw; yet the book is called How Not to Lose at Poker, by Mr. Jeffery Lloyd Castle. Personally, I don't care how Mr. Castle plays poker, but it's another matter when he publishes such advise."....

Smart ass comment in bold is mine.

Apparently this book covered more than just "Hold Me".


Note, I don't recommend A.D. Livingston's book but I think it's probably better than this one. Although it did keep my head above water in the first Stud games I played.