Forum: Books and Publications
09-28-2004, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 186
Re: Should I buy the original Super System?
If only to have read the book that changed poker and poker literature as we know it, yes.
If only for the value of the poker knowledge between the covers, yes.
If only for the entertainment value,...
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Forum: Books and Publications
09-28-2004, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 88
Re: Which order should I read these?
Internet Texas Hold'em by Hilger. It is not just for beginner's, and not just for the internet. A comprehensive and thorough intro through intermediate level text. I had all the others you...
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Forum: Beginners Questions
09-28-2004, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 121
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Forum: Books and Publications
09-28-2004, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 88
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Forum: Stud
09-26-2004, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 170
Re: Mediocre 3 Flushes
A 3 flush on third with 3 cards out is greater than 8 to 1 to complete. 4 out is greater than 10 to 1. I'm not good enough to overcome those odds. With 2 out it comes in 15% of the time, so if I...
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Forum: Books and Publications
09-26-2004, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 91
Re: Which 3 books?
TOP, as you stated, is the priority. Improve Your Poker by Ciaffone is in my top ten all-time best list, and I concur the aforementioned Feeney's ITPM is excellent as well. I have read/studied the...
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Forum: Stud
09-25-2004, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 167
Just lucky, I guess...
Since I slept on it and then re-read the thread, I've had the opportunity to realize I wasn't far wrong in my guess work. Merely incorrect. I probably would have flunked with most professors, but...
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Forum: Poker Theory
09-25-2004, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 131
Re: need help with pot odds
All I can say is you better get a road map 'cause you're getting sent down the wrong road home left and right.
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Forum: Stud
09-24-2004, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 167
Re: Good Stud Play?
Raven,
Can you please explain to me how to figure those win percentages with [8 /images/graemlins/spade.gif10 /images/graemlins/spade.gif]J /images/graemlins/spade.gifagainst x opponents? Or point...
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Forum: Books and Publications
09-24-2004, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 147
Re: HEPFAP suggestion just idiotic.
It's an advanced tactic with proper odds (+EV), indicated for use in tight middle limit games with good players. Actually, not understanding the fundamental concepts and consequently playing...
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Forum: Stud
09-24-2004, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 167
Re: Good Stud Play?
I see three to a straight flush with one(19%) or two(15%) spades out, 7 players and only one raise, I'm happy to call and take one or two off. If the 8J10 and 7Q9(6K) are also pretty live, that's a...
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Forum: Stud
09-24-2004, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 89
Re: AAA
I smooth call on fourth for sure, but that's an astute observation regarding sixth. Bet and just call the raise. Would you then attempt a check raise on seventh, or just lead out for $10 hoping for...
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Forum: Stud
09-24-2004, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 170
Re: Mediocre 3 Flushes
I can't find anything even remotely redeeming about either of those hands. And I look hard for reasons to play.
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Forum: Books and Publications
09-24-2004, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 182
Re: Worst Advice Ever...
That seems analogous to slipping an extra bet or two as an ante into the pot just for fun. I haven't read his book, and won't buy it now that it's widely panned. I just don't trust anyone who is an...
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Forum: Books and Publications
09-24-2004, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 87
Re: video poker books
Mason Malmuth gave excellent reviews to the two books by Bob Dancer, Million Dollar Video Poker and Dancer's Winner's Guides. I haven't read them. Reportedly, Winner's is the detailed strategy...
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Forum: Beginners Questions
09-24-2004, 01:01 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 119
Re: Pot Odds
Flush draw is 2 to 1 on the flop, 4 to 1 on the turn, close enough. 1.8 and 4.2 if memory serves. 2 callers on the flop should take you to the river. Overcards? Backdoor draw? Raise! Pot odds...
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Forum: Psychology
09-24-2004, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 248
Re: religion and logic
God's gonna get you for that. After all, or, in the beginning if you like, the cards do conspire.
True story this, from a different era. My mom decided she wanted to finish college (to pursue a...
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Forum: Books and Publications
09-23-2004, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 119
Re: Beginner Books
I purchased ITH recently and can no longer recommend WLLH. WLLH (2nd ed.) was a great help, and the best intro book available in '01, but no longer. ITH is not just a beginner's book either. It's...
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Forum: Beginners Questions
09-23-2004, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 83
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Forum: Books and Publications
09-23-2004, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 121
Re: How many times have you...
Three times for TOP and HAP, and once for SSH. I've studied some sections of TOP and HAP, but very little. I'm going through ITH right now, before I ship it to Iraq. I'm duly impressed, and will...
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Forum: Poker Theory
09-23-2004, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 91
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Forum: Beginners Questions
09-22-2004, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 119
Re: Chess player taking up poker
Agree with Rudbaeck. I'm not sure what alternative route other than study hard and play well was suggested to you, but don't go there. Also get SSH by Miller and Co., and I'll suggest a reading...
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Forum: Books and Publications
09-22-2004, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 90
Re: Inside the Poker Mind vs. Psychology of Poker
They are both good books, but they address different topics mostly. POP is a guide to understanding why you and your opponents play in a particular style, and how to change your style and attack...
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Forum: Beginners Questions
09-20-2004, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 119
Re: Chess player taking up poker
Congratulations on your chess accomplishments. As a life long player I admire your feat. Poker is a people game, yet the cards do conspire. 30 books into my poker education I feel at about the...
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Forum: Psychology
09-20-2004, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 235
Re: integrating the psychological edge
Once upon a time, when I owned the ten "best" poker books, I thought I had read "all the books". Then, after the next ten, I wasn't so sure. Now, with a library approaching 30 books, I'm positive I...
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