Re: Theory of Poker -- Obvious information and boring as hell to read
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I cannot beleive so many people speak of this book so highly. I read it last week and it did not present a single piece of information that isn't blatantly obvious to anyone with half a brain. Sure it might be nice at an introductory level for someone who knows absolutely nothing about poker. But other than that, what is the big fuss about?
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What's your background...anything mathematical by chance? What age bracket you in?
I guess I'm not sure how you'd like those of us that found it so valuable to respond.
Things that I don't think would be common knowledge to the beginning Joe Poker Player out there:
1. Effective and implied odds. And for many, pot odds.
2. Probably never heard of game theory
3. They've probably bet out on a draw, but never knew it was called a semi-bluff.
4. Expectation
I could probably list others but am too lazy to go upstairs and grab the book.
Basically, there is a small amount (and with today's technology, this group is growing) of folks out there that pick up on things so much quicker than most. They don't need to be told.
Am I one of those people? Nope.
Am I jealous of those type people? Yep.
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