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Modern Poker Theory is a comprehensive, rigorous guide to the most important aspects of No-Limit Hold'em. It is based around an in-depth examination of what is meant by game theory optimal play (GTO) and how it can be applied at the table. Understanding GTO is fundamental to being able to make accurate poker decisions and being able to exploit players who don't.  Modern Poker Theory uses modern poker tools to develop a systematic approach to the analysis of GTO. It organizes the ideas and concepts in an intuitive manner that is totally focused to practical applications. Next time you are at a table some of the players will have studied Modern Poker Theory and some won't. The players who have studied Modern Poker Theory will, without doubt, have a better theoretical and practical understanding of No-Limit Hold'em. They will be the favourites in the game. Make sure you are one of them. Michael Acevedo, one of the world's leading poker theorists, is a game theory expert who is renowned for creating cutting-edge content for the world's leading players. The production of Modern Poker Theory is the culmination of many thousands of hours of his research work with the most advanced poker software tools available. It is poker theory for the 21st century.

Learn this unique poker strategy from one of the best pot limit omaha players in the world.

This book will be of tremendous value to anyone who has some experience with limit hold'emand is looking to improve their game.

Every time you call when you should fold, you're giving away money. Every time you fold when you should call, you're giving away money. In this innovative book Rolf Slotboom and Dew Mason provide a comprehensive guide to playing drawing hands after the flop in hold'em. Their methodical approach to playing 'on the come' will provide you with a thorough grounding in post-flop play, enabling you to make the correct decisions in determining whether or not you should remain in the hand. Hold'em on the Come answers such key limit hold'em questions as: What should I do with a flush or straight draw? How should I play with unimproved overcards? How do I count outs, and what are the criteria for counting them as full" outs? What is the impact of the size of the pot on your decision? All leading to this all-important question: Do I belong in the pot or not? The authors provide you with an in-depth analysis of drawing hands, leading to a simple but effective system that at all stages will help you see where you're at" - which in turn should help your overall results tremendously."Lots of players misplay their drawing hands, especially beginning players and those who have only learned poker by the seat of their pants. Hold'em On The Come" is a great addition to the poker literature, especially so for these players. Rolf is known for giving accurate and easy-to-understand advice, and he does an excellent job in this book of presenting that advice such that any holdem player can become better at playing their draws." Greg Raymer, 2004 World Champion of Poker "Rolf Slotboom is one of my favorite poker authors. His deep understanding of the game coupled with his clear concise presentation makes this book by Dew Mason and him a sure fire winner." By Barry Tanenbaum CardPlayer columnists, and a highly successful middle-limit hold'em player "This book is a must-read for all serious limit hold'em players. It provides the most comprehensive discussion to date on the play of drawing hands. The added comments by poker pro Rolf Slotboom make the book an invaluable addition to your poker library." Jim Brier, CardPlayer columnist and well-known poker author

Strategies for beating the tough games of Limit Hold'em from coach Barry Tanenbaum.

Rolf Slotboom draws together a number of innovative and revolutionary ideas including: * Winning strategies for cash games, tournaments and adjustments for on-line play * His revolutionary short stack approach for full-ring Pot Limit Omaha * An in-depth analysis of deep stack Pot Limit Omaha and No Limit hold'em * A successful kamikaze" style for tournament play This book will be of great interest to anyone who is serious about their poker, It will be especially useful for intermediate players who are looking to improve their understanding of complex poker concepts.

This book will help plan a campaign in order to join the ranks of the consistently winning players. There is a great deal more to being a successful poker player than simply knowing how to play a good game. Playing good poker is largely a technical skill which can be learned. Being a consistently successful player is much harder and necessitates acquiring expertise in many other areas. Byron Jacobs has been a successful online poker player for seven years. In this book he identifies precisely how this can be achieved and shows how much of the battle actually needs to be conducted away from the table. If you already play a fair game of poker but want to become one of the very few players who consistently play well", then you need this book. The concepts discussed in this book are brought into clear focus on the accompanying 180 minute video CD where the author can be seen explaining his decision-making process.

Why do some poker players become immensely successful while others fall by the wayside? --- What is it that separates the successes from the failures --- Is there a magic formula? ----- Over the last 12 years, Lance Bradley has been one of poker's leading journalists and now finds himself at the helm of PocketFives.com as President and Editor-in-Chief. During his time covering the poker world, Bradley has interviewed hundreds, if not thousands, of the world's best players. This experience has revealed one fascinating trend; contrary to what might be expected, there is no single guaranteed path to success. ----- Each and every poker player featured in The Pursuit of Poker Success has taken their own route to becoming one of the world's best players. The players interviewed for this book include World Series of Poker bracelet winners, World Poker Tour champions, online poker wizards and some of the best cash game players on the planet. Bradley spoke to each player about the way in which they found success in a game that can be humbling for so many. What worked for them can work for you.

So you want to play poker. ----- Maybe it's the challenge. Maybe it's the cash. Maybe you're turned on by guys in hoodies and sunglasses. Whatever the reason, if you're a girl - or guy! - who wants to learn poker, then this book is handier than your high school cheat sheet. ----- Learn everything from insider poker lingo (bluff! checkraise! snapcall!) to fancy winning plays with the help of easy-to-read mini-chapters and quizzes. Most poker books read like a math textbook. This one reads like Cosmo. ----- The only poker book that teaches card playing strategy and how to bluff your boyfriend, A Girl's Guide to Poker will make you the belle of the ball - or the cardshark of the casino. ----- Amanda Botfeld isn't your average poker player - how many hold their cards with a red nail polish manicure? Not enough! Nicknamed the Bridget Jones of poker, she seeks to turn the tables for women everywhere, writing a sassy how-to guide so more women can join the game. A writer at heart, her work has previously been published in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and Huffington Post.

FossilMan's Winning Tournament Strategies is the ultimate guide to practical tournament play. Greg "FossilMan" Raymer, winner of the WSOP Main Event in 2004, explains everything you need to know to become a successful tournament player. Raymer is not only a big winner at the tables, he also has a unique ability to explain difficult concepts in clear and simple language. ----- Raymer simplfies the learning process by breaking down the complex subject of tournament strategy into the key areas. Chapters on strategy include: the Independent Chip Model (ICM), game theory, poker maths and pot odds, correct bet-sizing, playing the big stack and playing the short stack.----- However, Raymer does not focus merely on the correct technical aspects of standard NL tournament play. He also discusses many other important tournament formats that often confuse players. ----- These include: * how strategy changes in satellite and rebuy tournaments * how to play heads-up events and other uncommon formats and the one everyone wants to know about - * how to play the Main Event.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Pot Limit Omaha!With four hole cards instead of two, PLO is a far more nuanced poker game that rewards greater skill more emphatically than No-Limit Hold'em. This makes it a very profitable game for serious players - especially when playing small stakes where recreational players consistently make expensive pre-flop and post-flop mistakes.Mastering Small Stakes Pot-Limit Omaha is a thoroughly comprehensive book that will give you all the tools you need to gain a huge edge at lower stakes play. Fernando "JNandez" Habegger is a professional player and leading PLO coach with his own training site at PLOMastermind.com. He has trained hundreds of players to become successful at PLO.Mastering Small Stakes Pot-Limit Omaha will teach you how to develop a very solid PLO gameplan, with an emphasis on understanding the common mistakes made at small stakes and developing clear strategies to exploit them. As well as teaching you everything you need to know about cash game strategy, this book also teaches you how to adjust to live play and PLO tournaments. Further topics include building the right improvement habits, dealing with variance, and managing your PLO bankroll.

The human brain is quite remarkable. Its intricate workings have been subjected to intense study by some of the greatest intellects of our times, and despite this, we still know relatively little about how it actually works. However, there is one fact on which all experts in the field are in agreement: the brain benefits from regular exercise in much the same way as muscles do. In fact, the brain not only benefits from this training - it thrives on it. What kind of exercise does the brain enjoy? Here the experts are again in agreement. Creative thinking, deductive reasoning, and puzzle solving are all excellent areas for building up your mental muscle. "The Boost Your Brainpower" series gives your brain the opportunity for serious regular exercise. Philip Carter is continually devising new IQ tests and puzzles, and has written over 100 books on all aspects of testing, puzzles, and reasoning. He is thus perfectly qualified to provide the equipment for a daily workout for your most important muscle. IQ puzzles are especially good training for the brain, and are now increasingly being encountered in applications for employment in government, education, industry, and commerce.

Give your brain the opportunity for serious regular exercise. *Creative thinking, *Deductive reasoning *Puzzle solving There is one fact on which all experts of the brain agree. - the brain benefits from regular exercise in much the same way as muscles do. In fact, the brain not only benefits from this training - it thrives on it. This book includes 400 IQ Puzzles from THE master puzzle writer, Philip Carter, and is perfect for getting your brain working.

Secrets of Short-handed No Limit Hold'em: * Features clear and insightful explanations of the thought processes of a successful high stakes player * Teaches how to read hands - the key skill for successful short-handed play * Features many actual hands from real high stakes shorthanded no limit hold'em cash games Many of the ideas articulated and explained in this book have never been seen in print before. This book. In each case, there is a very detailed, in-depth explanation for the thought processes and concepts involved in the hand. Emphasis is placed on the psychology involved which is of key importance for no limit play.