Book on Game Theory

[togilvie]

Based on my inability to answer Sklansky's scenario on this board, I think I need a better understanding of how to apply Game theory to poker situations.

Can anyone recommend a good reference for a tutorial on game theory? I've got a strong math and stats background, but almost no knowledge of game theory. Extra plus if it's poker or gambling focused.

[mdlm]

Theory of Games and Economic Behavior
by Oskar Morgenstern, John Von Neumann

It has a section on a poker-like game. Von Neumann more or less invented game theory. (Incidentally, you don't need to know game theory to answer Sklansky's question.)

[Ed Miller]

If you haven't yet, you should read Theory of Poker.

[Phat Mack]

There is an excellent book by an MIT prof. named Nesmith Ankheny. It has a tile that I can't remember, but is something like Winning Poker with Game Theory. Its examples are drawn from draw poker.

[togilvie]

Thanks for all the advice. I bought the Nesmith book, and took Von Neumann's out from the library.

Once I've had time to digest, I'll post a quick literature review for anyone else that's interested.
Tim