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Recommendations please
Hi,
I'm new to poker and online play, looking for a practical introductory book. I only intend to play online, so books geared towards online play would be preferable. Small bets to start. I have read King Yao's book on sports betting and enjoyed it, is his texas hold 'em book worthwhile? Thanks for your help. The amount of books on the market is overwhelming. |
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Re: Recommendations please
If you are new to Poker period I would suggest Phil Gordon's book 'Poker-The Real Deal'. Not really geared toward online poker but it does have a section on it but it is a really easy read and not too in depth for a beginner unlike Phil Helmuth's book. Gordon's book lays a great foundation and is easy to understand has great info is fun to read and a book that you'll find yourself going back to as you progress. It also has suggestions on other books to read next.
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Re: Recommendations please
I suggest Ed Miller's Getting Started in Hold'em. That is, of course, if you're playing hold'em. It mostly covers limit but has a good starting section on no-limit.
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Re: Recommendations please
limit vs. no-limit??
tourneys vs. cash?? do you basic knowledge already?? |
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Re: Recommendations please
Thanks for the prompt replies, i'll look into each book. Great forum you have here.
[ QUOTE ] limit vs. no-limit?? tourneys vs. cash?? do you basic knowledge already?? [/ QUOTE ] I actually had to use wikipedia to understand your question, I'm a total beginner. My job has dry spells, figured id take the chance to learn about sports betting and poker, which ive always been interested in. I could learn and practice limit and no-limit before playing for money, no rush. So recommendations on either subject are welcomed and appreciated. |
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Given the new information, my recommendation for Getting Started in Hold'em by Ed Miller stands solid.
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I could learn and practice limit and no-limit before playing for money, no rush. [/ QUOTE ] As a beginner, I'd focus on trying to learn one game one at a time. Trying to learn both Limit and NL at the same time might be difficult as they are very different games. I agree that the best book to start with for now is "Getting Started in Hold'em". If you read this, then follow the "further reading" recommendations inside the book, you will be on a steady track. Welcome to the forums and good luck! [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] PJS |
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[ QUOTE ]
I actually had to use wikipedia to understand your question, I'm a total beginner. My job has dry spells, figured id take the chance to learn about sports betting and poker, which ive always been interested in. I could learn and practice limit and no-limit before playing for money, no rush. So recommendations on either subject are welcomed and appreciated. [/ QUOTE ] I would suggest starting with Texas Holdem. Start with Ed Miller's "Getting Started in Holdem". |
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Re: Recommendations please
Start with Getting Started in Hold'em. Then purchase Small Stakes Hold'em and Winning in Low Limit Hold'em.
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Re: Recommendations please
Assuming your talking about "Limit" Hold'em, I generally recommend the following books:
Getting Started in Hold'em Internet Texas Hold'em Small Stakes Hold'em Weighing the Odds in Hold'em Poker After this, there are some more advanced books, but these should give you a solid start. |
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