How long to get good at chinese poker?
 

I want to play 40-80 - 100-200 mixed in LA and Vegas, perhaps higher.

How long does it take to get good at Chinese poker (I mean maybe 99% perfect, as opposed to 99.9 or whatever). I have seen this game in the mix, understand the basic rules but know nothing else. I'm relatively smart / driven whne it comes to learning.

Re: How long to get good at chinese poker?
 

Read the FAQ, get Don Somolen's simulator, it will teach you everything you need to know.

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Re: How long to get good at chinese poker?
 

It dosen't hurt to get in some hands in also. Play with a buddy or just deal out some hands yourself and you can get use to setting the best hand.

Its a great game.

IIRC there is a book out also, its not much of a book just some copy paper and a binder. I think I saw it at the gamblers general store in Vegas. Maybe someone else will know better.

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IIRC there is a book out also, its not much of a book just some copy paper and a binder. I think I saw it at the gamblers general store in Vegas. Maybe someone else will know better.

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Was it this year? Smolens book used to print I think (in the format you mentioned) but he didnt bother anymore I gathered.

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IIRC there is a book out also, its not much of a book just some copy paper and a binder. I think I saw it at the gamblers general store in Vegas. Maybe someone else will know better.

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Was it this year? Smolens book used to print I think (in the format you mentioned) but he didnt bother anymore I gathered.

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The book is no longer in print, but you can still order the program and book from Smolens' website. You get the book as a Word document.

Re: How long to get good at chinese poker?
 

If you want to get in some practice, try the Tigergaming play money tables.

Unlike other forms of poker, CP is interesting enough even without cash at stake that people at least try to play well.

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IIRC there is a book out also, its not much of a book just some copy paper and a binder. I think I saw it at the gamblers general store in Vegas. Maybe someone else will know better.

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Was it this year? Smolens book used to print I think (in the format you mentioned) but he didnt bother anymore I gathered.

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The book is no longer in print, but you can still order the program and book from Smolens' website. You get the book as a Word document.

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I don't think it was ever "in print". The Gamblers Bookstore used to sell a photocopy of the book bound with the permission of Don Somolen. Best deal is the word document/simulator bundle.

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Re: How long to get good at chinese poker?
 

my little brother and i used to play various games but mostly NLHE until i showed him chinese. now he hates playing anything else.

Re: How long to get good at chinese poker?
 

10 hours of study/practice and you will play nearly perfect (using the mentioned resources).

Re: How long to get good at chinese poker?
 

I'm not a great chinese player, but I've introduced it to my friends and they've slowly come around. We played basic chinese then I introduced the clean sweaps and bonus hands. Now I'm thinking about adding the 2/4 or 1/6 scoring.