| Posted by: KidHavok at November 8, 2005, 10:14 pm | | Topic: The Theory of Poker - David Sklansky Forum: Card Chat |
I have about 10 poker books and i hate to say this, but I have only learned from about 3 pages on information from any 1 book. I agree with the statment made earlier, the books are so unsituational. It is really hard to find a book that makes you a winnner automatically. No book can do that, only losing $K's can really help you understand situational poker. Another thing the book's have totally missed is the way to win real money.... How to play when your table is on TILT!!!!!!!! I dont know how to do it, unless its just the ram and jam way...
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| Posted by: beardyian at November 7, 2005, 5:58 pm | | Topic: The Theory of Poker - David Sklansky Forum: Card Chat |
I have in fact just gotten myself a copy of this as well as Mr Brunsons Super System 2.
Having heard about its leaning towards the Maths more and being ery strong in maths myself i look forward to taking over the world soon .
People often overlook the titles though "Theory" and "System" do not expect to become an instant winner these are suggesting the ways that should help you win more often.
After all a cook book wont make the cake well i know what i meant .
IanT
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| Posted by: xdmanx007 at November 7, 2005, 5:42 pm | | Topic: The Theory of Poker - David Sklansky Forum: Card Chat |
Quite likely my favorite book on the subject! The main problem with other books is they try to give you a cut and dry way to play certain hands in certain situations which is beneficial to beginning players. Theory of poker takes the approach of applying a theory and using the available information in a hand to determine the BEST way to play, and that the game must be looked at from a longterm perspective not winning each and every hand you play.
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| Posted by: F Paulsson at November 7, 2005, 11:31 am | | Topic: The Theory of Poker - David Sklansky Forum: Card Chat |
Hi.
As I'm a big fan of discussion, and also of reading books, I figured I could try and jumpstart a discussion on books. And since everything has to start somewhere, I thought Sklansky's "Theory of Poker" to be a decent point of origin.
As the book doesn't present any specific strategies on poker ("play these starting hands", etc), but instead focuses on the ery core of the game, it's hard to find good angles for discussion on this book in particular. However, I'll offer this:
I keep seeing people advicing beginners to stay away from this book ("but it's a must-read for experts"), because of the complex nature of its contents.
I disagree, with a disclaimer.
If by "beginner", you mean someone who has never played poker, or maybe only a few hands of 5-card-draw when they were 12, with their dad, then yes, that person would do well to start elsewhere. But if they know the basic rules of poker, this is a good read for anyo... | | Read Entire Entry |
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