Forum: Books and Publications
11-24-2005, 12:03 PM
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 252
|
|
Forum: Books and Publications
10-03-2005, 05:06 PM
|
|
Replies: 39
Views: 226
Re: Top 10 Favorite Poker Books
In no particular order:
Theory of Poker - Sklansky
Holdem Poker for Advanced Players - Sklansky/Malmuth
Small Stakes Holdem - Miller/Sklansky/Malmuth
Harrington on Holdem (Vols. 1 and 2) -...
|
|
Forum: Books and Publications
09-22-2005, 03:40 PM
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 210
Re: Harrington on Holdem Vol 1
Having read both Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, I will agree with the above assessments. Even though it is a 'no-limit' holdem tournament book, much of the advice/ideas/concepts are easily extrapolated to other...
|
|
Forum: Televised Poker
07-27-2005, 01:48 PM
|
|
Replies: 25
Views: 177
|
|
Forum: Televised Poker
07-13-2005, 03:39 PM
|
|
Replies: 99
Views: 1,004
|
|
Forum: Televised Poker
07-13-2005, 03:37 PM
|
|
Replies: 99
Views: 1,004
|
|
Forum: Books and Publications
11-08-2004, 01:58 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 123
Re: Consensus Needed: Caro\'s Book of Tells
Its value lies not only in 'offense' but also in 'defense', as you will not only learn things to watch for in other players, but the things that other players will be watching you for.
|
|
Forum: News, Views, and Gossip
10-28-2004, 12:15 PM
|
|
Replies: 8
Views: 90
Re: Poker players & pros public image....
[ QUOTE ]
I love this sport and I love the challenges and freedoms it has given me.
[/ QUOTE ]
As much as I love poker, I'm not sure I can refer to it as a 'sport'. I have a hard time...
|
|
Forum: Small Stakes Hold'em
10-12-2004, 02:50 PM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 23
|
|
Forum: News, Views, and Gossip
10-07-2004, 05:24 PM
|
|
Replies: 27
Views: 195
|
|
Forum: Books and Publications
10-06-2004, 11:07 AM
|
|
Replies: 36
Views: 215
|
|
Forum: Books and Publications
09-20-2004, 11:21 AM
|
|
Replies: 36
Views: 220
|
|
Forum: News, Views, and Gossip
09-17-2004, 04:19 PM
|
|
Replies: 12
Views: 130
Re: How about asking the right followup question.
Packerfan,
I think you kind of missed the point of the original post.
I don't believe he is making a comment about the intellingence of players playing in a game they believe to be rigged, but...
|
|
Forum: Books and Publications
09-14-2004, 10:40 AM
|
|
Replies: 10
Views: 126
Re: Bump!
I'm still in, but haven't yet had a chance to read the last 'assignment'. Canada plays for the gold tonight, so I definitely won't get to it tonight (will be severely beer-impaired). Will try to...
|
|
Forum: Other Other Topics
09-08-2004, 04:54 PM
|
|
Replies: 61
Views: 223
|
|
Forum: Books and Publications
09-08-2004, 04:48 PM
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 89
|
|
Forum: Books and Publications
09-07-2004, 05:35 PM
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 132
Re: Limit Hold\'em books for NL Hold\'em
I will disagree with some of the previous comments in that I believe many of the books mentioned would be a good read for a player who primarily plays no-limit. While there are most definitely some...
|
|
Forum: Books and Publications
09-02-2004, 02:43 PM
|
|
Replies: 14
Views: 139
Re: Quiz Questions
By 'diamonds' I of course meant 'spades'. Plus one of those spades is the J, which makes the straight-flush, so the odds are even longer against -- I definitely want them both to call.
|
|
Forum: Books and Publications
09-02-2004, 11:29 AM
|
|
Replies: 18
Views: 141
|
|
Forum: Books and Publications
09-02-2004, 11:17 AM
|
|
Replies: 18
Views: 141
Re: 2+2 Book Club Poll
I would suggest Miller's book. As many have either just read it recently, or are currently reading it, the material is fresh in players' minds. As well, from reading some of the posts from players...
|
|
Forum: Books and Publications
09-02-2004, 10:50 AM
|
|
Replies: 14
Views: 139
Re: Quiz Questions
1. Depending on the type of players in the hand, if there is a big card/cards on the flop, I might even consider coming out and betting it myself, if I believe at least one of the limpers might call....
|
|
Forum: Books and Publications
09-02-2004, 10:33 AM
|
|
Replies: 14
Views: 139
Re: Chapter 9
The concept in this chapter is 'winning the big pots right away.' I don't remember it being mentioned in the chapter (it may have been, but I don't remember), but what constitutes a 'big pot'? I...
|
|
Forum: Books and Publications
09-02-2004, 10:28 AM
|
|
Replies: 14
Views: 139
Re: Chapter 8
I think one of the most important pieces of advice in this chapter is found in the summary (p.68):
[ QUOTE ]
Sometimes, though, playing your hand normally may be the best deception of all...
|
|
Forum: Books and Publications
09-01-2004, 11:38 AM
|
|
Replies: 43
Views: 260
Re: Theory of Poker: Chapters 5-7 Discussion
[ QUOTE ]
When should you use effective odds v implied/reverse implied odds? This section is beginning to really confuse me. Apparently I know even less than I thought.
[/ QUOTE ]
The easy...
|
|
Forum: Books and Publications
08-30-2004, 02:49 PM
|
|
Replies: 43
Views: 260
Re: Chapter 7
[ QUOTE ]
I think a mini blind structure probably increases the relative value of mid/low pocket pairs, while decreasing the value of connectors and suited cards somewhat linearly with the postflop...
|
