Thread: Theory Of Poker
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Old 10-02-2005, 12:51 PM
amulet amulet is offline
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lautzutao,
you wrote;
"Behind SuperSystem this is the greatest poker book ever written." i will say that ss was a very important book for the poker world. however, as a book, importance aside, it is a poor poker book. it is not comprehensive, poorly written, and often incorrect.

as i wrote above about theory of poker;
"I think it is the top general poker book of all time. General poker concepts that you must know. A great book.

It covers pot odds, implied odds, betting for value, hand reading (thinking about your opponents hands, thinking about what your opponents thinks of your hand), counting outs, a little game theory, position, reasons for raising, loose games, bluffing, semi bluffing, "fundamental theorem of poker", structure, free cards, slowplaying, analzsis over the table, etc. More greneral theories and concepts covered in tremendous depth than you can imagine!

It elevates your game more then any other poker book. I reread it at least once a year."

i can not see how you can compare the information in the two books. maybe for the importance to the poker world i see it, but seriously, have you really read both?
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