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07-24-2004, 09:26 PM
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Re: middle limit hold em poker by bob ciaffone
Personally, I have the book and have yet to read all the way through it, I've seen it recommended on this forum by many people. I would say it is a good compliment to HPFAP and definitely worth reading, he has many examples of hands throughout the book. I'm no expert and I only play .5/1 and 1/2 limit.
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07-25-2004, 06:58 PM
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Re: middle limit hold em poker by bob ciaffone
weak/tight for today's games
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07-25-2004, 09:42 PM
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Re: middle limit hold em poker by bob ciaffone
Positive - it's nicely organized with lots of practice hands and helps teach you how to think through a hand. Negative - teaches weak/tight advice. I think once you have a firm footing in tight/aggressive play, then pick the book up. You'll learn some new things. However, expect to disagree with much of their advice. You'll be thinking raise, while they fold. If you can do that successful, you'll get enough out of the book. Otherwise, skip it if you'll fall into believing some of their advice.
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#5
07-25-2004, 10:22 PM
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Re: middle limit hold em poker by bob ciaffone
Even I think a few of the recommended play to be a bit weak/tight. I'm a newbie, and far from a middle/high limit player though. But I'd like to recall that MM said in his review that the book contains too many folds for his liking.
If you're able to tell when the recommendations is a bit weak, the book should should be a good read though?
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07-26-2004, 12:12 AM
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Re: middle limit hold em poker by bob ciaffone
yeah i think it's worthwhile if you take in the thought but don't necessarily make the actions
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#7
07-26-2004, 04:23 PM
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Re: middle limit hold em poker by bob ciaffone
Ciaffone and Brier put together an extremely well written book that shows real examples that you will not find in any other written material. The tips and advice are concise and well thought out. The book also helps in reading the hands of your typical middle-limit players. It certainly is worth the investment as well as many other books out there. Make your own judgments on whether it is "too tight" or not. In the introduction of each chapter, C & B specifies that you may have to improvise and adjust to your local game based on the unique opponents. Keep this in mind and your game will definitely improve. Good luck.
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