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Poker Books

thethirdpothethirdpo
edited August 2011 in Poker Chat
Hi, this is my first post on here, sorry if there's a similar thread already but I haven't been able to find one.

I was just wondering if anyone could recommend any good books on poker. I'm mostly interested in books based more on MTTs and S&Gs rather than cash games. I'm also interested in all the maths behind the game so does anyone know a good book to get me started that covers these things?

Many thanks for all your help!
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  • MyZoMyZo
    edited August 2011


    An MTT/SnG based book I recommend highly is Kill Everyone by Lee Nelson and Tysen Streib. It's the follow up to Kill Phill (another good read but not specific to MTT). Dont let the title put you off, there is no murder involved.

    Its not the easiest book to get hold of but Google is your friend. ;)
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  • Sky_DaveSky_Dave
    edited August 2011
    Harrington on Hold'em is the nuts for MTTs in my opinion. He's a tight player but what he offers as advice is a pretty good starting point.

    As for the maths, 'The Theory of Poker' by Sklansky is a good shout. Disclaimer: includes lots of non-hold'em examples (stud, razz, etc), but the basic math concepts are somewhat transferable.

    Hope that helps!
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  • Sky_DaveSky_Dave
    edited August 2011
    Oh, and welcome to the Community :)
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  • Sky_DaveSky_Dave
    edited August 2011
    Daveyzz - sorry, had to delete your post as we can't encourage people to use 'sharing sites' I'm afraid.

    The books he recommended though included The Theory of Poker (one which helped him the most), Super System and Harrington on Hold'em.

    Thanks,
    Dave
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  • grantorinograntorino
    edited August 2011
    If you are relatively new especially (its worth reading even if playing a while) Harrington on HE is great.

    Theory of poker excellent, not Holdem specific though and has no tourney strat iirc. Also its a tough read. However if you want to start thinking about your game the right way its a must

    Phil Gordons little green book is decent, supersystem 2 as well but prob moreso for cash
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  • delaney09delaney09
    edited August 2011
    Elky just brought out a book specifically to do with mtts the raisers edge i believe it is called, that will probably help a lot
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  • MachkaMachka
    edited August 2011
    Another thread discussing books HERE.
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  • QuietmanQuietman
    edited August 2011
    In Response to Re: Poker Books:
    An MTT/SnG based book I recommend highly is Kill Everyone by Lee Nelson and Tysen Streib. It's the follow up to Kill Phill (another good read but not specific to MTT). Dont let the title put you off, there is no murder involved. Its not the easiest book to get hold of but Google is your friend. ;)
    Posted by MyZo
    I have this book in vgc, yours for a tenner, just pm me 

    It is a very good book ............. ( thats the hard sell from me ),
    seriously if u want it  or anyone else wants it........
    send me a pm
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  • ZEON49ZEON49
    edited August 2011
    I found No-Limit Texas Hold'Em for Winners by Andrea & Dan Shavick published by howtobooks a very good all round read. It has questions and answers at the end of each chapter to ensure that you understand the concepts covered. Also very good value at£12.99. Can't understand why its not mentioned more often.
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