Hellmuth's new book

avatar77 · #1 06-21-2004, 11:39 AM

I've heard that Phil is coming out with a new book which is due out this fall. I believe the title will be:
"Bad Beats and Lucky Draws - Poker Strategies, Winning Hands and Stories from Professional Poker Tour"
Anyone out there heard anything about this book? It sounds like an autobiography. Looks like Phil has been quite busy pumping out books and videos.

Mason Malmuth · #2 06-21-2004, 01:27 PM

Sounds like you already know a lot about this book and are perhaps looking to plug it.

MM

deacsoft · #3 06-21-2004, 01:37 PM

I am yet to hear anything about it, but I bet it will be more helpful than Play Poker Like the Pros. Not in an educating aspect but in an aspect of wisdom. I have read Poker Wisdom of a Champion, by Doyle Brunson and Bobby Baldwin's Winning Poker Secrets by Mike Caro. Although they are not instructional (in the true sense of the word) books the wisdom that they offer from decades of playing is worth the read.

avatar77 · #4 06-21-2004, 02:20 PM

Mason,

No I am not plugging it. I first heard about the book during the Poker Kings documentary and now an advanced proof is on Ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...60800&rd=1

Although I will admit that I am quite interested in what Phil has to say and don't mind his antics, I have no affliation with Phil whatsoever.

bernie · #5 06-21-2004, 06:42 PM

He doesn't seem to know any more about it than Eddie Miller when he mentioned it during a thread about a month ago. Was Ed looking to plug it too?

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deacsoft · #6 06-21-2004, 06:48 PM

I'm kind of thinking Mr. Malmuth was joking around. As in, giving him a hard time.

Mason Malmuth · #7 06-21-2004, 07:43 PM

Thanks.

Best wishes,
Mason

Mason Malmuth · #8 06-21-2004, 07:47 PM

Hi deacsoft:

Well, let's say I was half joking. It's our policy to hold authors on these forums to a higher standard. With that in mind, I'm not interested in promoting a book by an someone whose advice I consider to be very questionable at best. However, if someone wants to discuss anything written by Helmuth that's fine, and in their opinion they think the material is great, that's fine too.

In Ed Miller's case, I know the advice is quite good.

Best wishes,
Mason

deacsoft · #9 06-21-2004, 08:01 PM

I thought that may also be a consideration, and your point is well taken. I also am eagerly awaiting Mr. Miller's book. I trust the advice and teaching inside2+2 books more than any other.

SunTzu68 · #10 06-22-2004, 08:33 AM

All I know is that everytime Hellmuth writes a book my EV goes up tremendously. I may be his biggest fan....

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