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How often do you play poker? Do you play for fun or to make money? How high are the stakes of your games? If you play semiserious poker on a weekly basis in a standing game for more than laundry money, this is the book for you. Steiner, the author of an economics textbook, focuses on helping weekly players enhance their card-playing techniques and use of strategy. The text teaches how to evaluate competitors and identify their tendencies as well as offering tips on mas (more…)
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Poker Book I Own
This is actually the second book of Mr. Steiner’s I’ve read. The first was his introduction to economics textbook at college.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Thoroughly enjoyable, Good to have in your Poker Library
This book is for people who like to play Poker for “medium” stakes (not nickel-dime-quarter). It’s an enjoyable read.
4.0 out of 5 stars
not bad
its a good book, starts off pretty dry and relatively simplistic but gets better after the tells section.
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Real Value.
This is a very good book that is quite well written; however, since it is from 1996, it’s rather dated.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for Serious Home Games
This book is unique in that it covers strategy and tactics for play in
serious home games instead of a casino or online.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Almost exactly what I needed
As a casual poker player (small stakes once or twice a month with friends) I win as often as I lose, most often ending within 10% of my initial buy-in.
3.0 out of 5 stars
mixed bag
Let me begin by saying that I regard myself as a decent amateur player. I also have different feelings about different aspects of this book.
5.0 out of 5 stars
First-rate Reading and Reference
A poker text has to fit the player– beginners don’t need statistical dissertation, pros don’t need ‘what would you dohere’ stuff.
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent book — well researched
I echo what other reviewers have written: This book is better for the average home game where the stakes are low and play is loose.
1.0 out of 5 stars
fore see
i would only play on friday this is no good for me