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first time player
Hello there.....first time player - I started playing
about 5 weeks ago on line (never played a "live" table) ....ended up winning a 357 player tournament for a seat in a €1,000,000 televised tournament....I can play a bit obviously, however I am under no illusions...just wondering what would be the advice, best book, best site to learn - just so as I dont make an absolute complete ass of myself..... thks G |
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Re: first time player
hmmm...congrats....id try to get to a B&M cardroom just so you can adjust to the enviroment of a casino...
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Re: first time player
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best site to learn [/ QUOTE ] You found it. |
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Re: first time player
There's a great selection of books sold by 2+2, and can be purchased via the site. I would pick up a few of them if your serious about playing poker.
1. Hold 'Em Poker(covers the basics, not essential but still contains useful information for the beginner) 2. Hold 'Em Poker for Advanced Players 3. Poker Theory(must read) 4. Tournmanent Poker for Advanced Players(since your playing in a tournament) And of course the forums, specifically the Tournament forums, will improve your game. Good luck. |
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Re: first time player
What game...nl holdem?
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Re: first time player
Yep - nl hold em - its the pacific poker Uk open in
October.....going to hit a few "real" tables - just wanted the best advice on learning the basic ins & outs in a short space of time - the format is 6 to a table. Im not the worst palyer in the world, however I know that in 2 months of internet play I aint going to learn a huge amount..... if someone was to rec one book or one site that they would advise for someone with 2 months to grasp a few basics that would be great. thks g |
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Re: first time player
Congrats.
As for sites - you've found it; this is the best place for info. Play, post hands, get criticism. Also read other hands and other people's thoughts, etc... As for books. Read Theory of Poker, Sklanksy's Hold 'em Poker and Advanced Hold 'em, - and, from what I've heard, Ed Miller's new book on the home page of 2+2 [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]. There are many others in the series that would be worth you while, probably the tournament book also. -Todd |
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