Forum: Books and Publications
11-12-2005, 02:36 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Books to help w/ frustration at draw outs
I would read " The Psychology of Poker" by Dr. Al. Understanding why bad players play the way they do and draw out may help you to cope. Also, "Inside the Poker Mind: Essays on Hold 'em and General...
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Forum: Books and Publications
11-05-2005, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 258
Re: Vintage copy of \"Hold \'Em Poker\"
Elcypse,
I completely agree with your assessment of the Ankeny book. I received this book when I was first learning to play hold 'em and was dissapointed that it was mainly about 5 card...
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Forum: Books and Publications
11-01-2005, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 258
Re: Vintage copy of \"Hold \'Em Poker\"
Wow. Thanks David. Very interesting. From your description, I can immediately tell you that my copy is not of the first run as the title lettering is in black.
As to finding a buyer for one of...
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Forum: Books and Publications
10-31-2005, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 258
Re: Vintage copy of \"Hold \'Em Poker\"
Thanks Eclypse. My copy is 142 pages and does not have a cover price!? It does state New York and Casino Press. Also, it's not stapled and softcover in stiff wraps.
Since you are a rare book...
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Forum: Books and Publications
10-30-2005, 03:07 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 258
Re: Vintage copy of \"Hold \'Em Poker\"
Thanks Jake. It looks like I made a +EV move when I purchased it for $7.00 as it's in perfect condition. I would still like to hear from anyone "in the know" as to how many copies of the first...
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Forum: Books and Publications
10-29-2005, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 258
Vintage copy of \"Hold \'Em Poker\"
I recently purchased a copy of "Hold 'Em Poker" at a local bookstore (I live in the Las Vegas area). The copyright is 1976 by Gambler's Book Club, ISBN 87019-021-0 with a number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3...
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Forum: Books and Publications
09-25-2005, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 101
Re: Good Book For Poker Stories?
Read "One of a Kind : The Rise and Fall of Stuey "The Kid" Ungar, The World's Greatest Poker Player". Although it's mostly about Unger, you'll find several amusing poker & gambling stories about Mike...
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Forum: Politics
09-01-2005, 02:19 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 182
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Forum: Other Other Topics
08-24-2005, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 71
Re: Dog, the Bounty Hunter on A&E
I hate to admit that, yes, I watch this show occasionally. A few things really bug me though:
1. Dog's disgustingly fat and bitchy wife.
2. The incessant use of the word "bra" (meaning bro) by...
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Forum: Televised Poker
08-24-2005, 03:53 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 238
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Forum: Televised Poker
08-21-2005, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 240
Re: Poker Talk Show
Ellix Powers? I can think of a million others who would be more entertaining, knowledgable, and deserving than him. With a name like that, he's better off finding a job in the adult entertainment...
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Forum: Beginners Questions
08-16-2005, 04:10 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 50
Re: Where to go in Vegas
You might want to try the 4/8 game at Mandalay Bay. Although higher than you would normally consider, the blinds are mini, only $1 and $2 (same as a 1/2 game). Just play tighter preflop.
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Forum: Televised Poker
05-26-2005, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 81
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Forum: Other Other Topics
03-12-2005, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 157
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Forum: Other Other Topics
03-12-2005, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 157
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Forum: Other Other Topics
03-12-2005, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 157
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Forum: Other Other Topics
03-12-2005, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 157
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Forum: Other Other Topics
03-12-2005, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 157
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Forum: Televised Poker
02-28-2005, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 119
Views: 458
Re: Why was Sexton Invited?
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Sexton was invited because his book is somehow either affiliated and/or about the WPT. The WPT logo is right on the cover of his book.
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So? It's still not...
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Forum: Other Other Topics
02-28-2005, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 66
Re: Sam\'s choice soda
What you should really be concerned about besides the money you're saving, is the poisons they put in diet soda. I am dead serious about this. Also, the so called "diet" ingredients actually have the...
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Forum: Televised Poker
02-28-2005, 04:27 AM
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Replies: 119
Views: 458
Re: Why was Sexton Invited?
Sexton was invited because his book is somehow either affiliated and/or about the WPT. The WPT logo is right on the cover of his book. I would have loved to see Mason in that group though, I've read...
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Forum: Televised Poker
02-23-2005, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 158
Re: New WPT episode tonight
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Are they going to be showing it again ever? I don't get travel channel here at school and I'm going to miss it unfortunately. I really wanted to see it. /images/graemlins/frown.gif
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Forum: Televised Poker
02-23-2005, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 158
New WPT episode tonight
"By The Book" WPT special event tonight at 9pm Eastern on the Travel channel. Brunson, Hellmuth, Cloutier, Caro, Sexton, & our very own Sklansky! It's a damn shame Mason wasn't included. Anyhoo,...
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Forum: Other Other Topics
02-21-2005, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 47
Re: Looking for a new sandwich
Try putting green chiles on chicken or turkey sandwiches. They come in a can and get the whole (not diced) ones. The best brand is probably Ortega.
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Forum: Other Other Topics
02-19-2005, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 47
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