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Top 10 books to Enhance your Knowledge about Poker Hold’em

  • Published Date November 5, 2019
  • By Admin

Poker is a game that is easy to learn, but takes a lifetime to master. Poker books go a long way when it comes to honing your Poker skills and becoming better on online Poker tables. The following top 10 Poker books need your attention if you want to play like pros and increase your winning percentage.

 1. The theory of Poker

The Theory of Poker by David Sklansky was published in 1999. This is the first-ever and most popular Poker book written on the game of Texas Holdem Poker. Many Poker players know the basics, but do not understand the fundamental logic and the principles of skillful play. The USP of this comprehensive guide is that it empowers players to think like pros by introducing readers to the fundamental theories of Poker, the value of position, deception, bluffing and semi-bluffing, raising, free cards, etc. This is a must-read book for a beginner to intermediate player.

2. Super System

Super System, also known as Poker players’ bible, is written by Doyle Brunson. He is a professional Poker player and a two-time winner at The World Series of Poker. His book discusses the general Poker strategy. This is the first book written on Poker strategy and remains one of the best-selling Poker books. It explains the basics of betting, raising, calling, draw poker, seven-card stud high/low, and low ball games.

3. Harrington on Hold’em Volume I- II

Dan Harrington’s two best books were published in 2004 and are believed to be one of the most famous books written on No-limit Hold’em tournament play. Calculating pot odds, hand reading, playing style, hands analysis, respond to re-raise, reacting to bad cards are some of the techniques which a player can learn from these books on No-limit Hold’em. Many players have used and still use the techniques and strategies mentioned in this book to achieve tournament success. Although the world of Texas Hold’em has changed a lot since publishing, you can gain valuable information and learn strategies to improve your game.

4. Every Hand Revealed

Gus Hansen, one of the most interesting professional Poker players, has earned the epithet of “The Madman” for his aggressive and crazy playing style. Like Gus Hansen, this book guides you on how to take a calculated risk and when to be aggressive at the time of bluffing, guessing, etc. In 2007 Aussie Millions Main Event, he took notes of each hand he played. This is quite an eccentric book that helps you know how a professional player thinks and why they made a particular decision. His book gives an analysis of more than 300 hands. His logical-yet-radical approach helped him win more and read opponent’s bluff more often.

5. Winning Low Limit Hold’em

Winning Low Limit Hold’em, written by Lee Jones, introduces beginners to Texas Hold’em and helps them get the hang of Low Limit Hold’em. The first part of the book comprises implied odds, pot odds, rules, and recognizing if the game is tight, loose, passive or aggressive. The second part of the book contains how a player should play in a loose game from pre-flop to betting round. The third part includes bluffing, jackpot games, implicit collusion, etc.

6. The Mental Game of Poker

While delving deeper into the game and exploring its mental aspect, this Poker book is a complete must-have. It is an indispensable book for serious players as it  helps understand, analyze and overcome emotions that you face while making decisions on Poker tables. Jared Tendler and Barry Carter wrote this book to teach how to maintain emotional control, motivation, confidence, handling variance, tilt, and fear. This insightful book helps serious players deal with their emotions

7. Caro’s Book of Poker Tells

Also known as The Book of Tells, this book inspires players to look beyond their hands and focus on the body language of their opponents. The book is written by Mike A. Caro and focuses on psychology and body language. This book covers traits like shaky hands, eye contact, sighs, etc. It has about 170 photos of the players with their actions, along with the examples of their various tells. The book is packed with a lot of information and disclosed that real money is not mostly made by looking at the cards, but rather studying and watching your opponents.

8. Hold’em Poker for Advanced Players

This Poker book is a dual contribution by Mason Malmuth and David Sklansky. Mason Malmuth is a professional Poker player and owns Two Plus Two Publishing, a company that has published many gambling as well as Poker books. This book is serious and teaches that discipline and patience are must when it comes to becoming an expert and increase your winning at Poker Hold’em. This book is for experienced players who want to upgrade their skills further.

9. The Course

The Course is written by Ed Miller and was published in 2015. The book focuses on how Poker players should think differently from the other players. It talks about various strategies to play your game and mindset. The book explains that what other players do is not under your control, and you shouldn’t worry about their actions. The only thing that is under your control is your own actions. It helps you cross such hurdles to improve your game.

10. Small Stakes Hold’em

Small Stakes Hold’em, authored by three eminent Poker experts Ed Miller, David Sklansky, and Mason Malmuth, lets you believe that you can win big if you play well. This book teaches the attacking and aggressive style used by all expert players. However, it does not merely tell you to play in an aggressive style, but how to take expert decision by using detailed examples which you learn through this book. It teaches you to think like a pro. This book covers topics like implied odds, the importance of being suited, counting outs, pot equity, hand categories, and many more. Also, to test your knowledge, there are over fifty quizzes ranging  from common decisions to professional decisions. After attempting these quizzes, you can see the authors’ play and the reason for playing in that way.

Although the best way to learn the game is practice, taking a valuable lesson from these books will have a profound impact on your game. It will increase your understanding of the game and inspire you to think deeply about the Poker strategy. Play Poker online free on Gamentio and apply the new poker game skills you have learnt from any of these books.  

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