Poker books AKA: Who is the sexiest poker player

[Slinky]

Has anyone read any poker books and if so did they help your game??

Please do tell of your recommendations please!!:)

I'd like help in area's of my omaha game and also my betting on medium stakes NLH .. any answers appreciated thanks :)

[mustardeggs]

Hi slinky, ive read my fair share of books i try to make a list but only a few of them contain no Limit holdem material and no omahaha, sorry

- winning in small stakes holdem games ( sklansky )
- winning i tough holdem games (stoxtrader)
- Zen the art of poker
- your worst poker enemy
- low limit holdem
- weighing the odds in holdem poker

those I remember reading completely and all of them i can recommend for certain playrs, I own a few more wich I didnt read yet including " the mathematics of poker wich is one of the best books in poker "

youre a re propably looking for little green book and/or harrington on cashgames.

btw Ive also read Ace on the River by barry greenstein, very entertaining book! Highly recommended

As we are upgrading the site during the next month we will also have a review section for
books ;)

[Slinky]

Ahh cool that'll be great having a review section..

I've heard barry greensteins is a very good read maybe i'll start there thanks :)

My 2 passions in life are poker and reading so i thought i'd combine the 2..what more could a girl want lol ;)

[mustardeggs]

youre a girl? wow already 3 I think, thats a pretty sick ratio for a pokerforum ;)

I guess you will really enjoy Ace on the River as it covers a lot of stuff, is very coloured and entertaining. Definetly a good read :)

[Degen]

The Theory of Poker was the book that turned me into a winning player, more than any other. Its a great book that teaches you how to think about the game like a professional.

Fooled By Randomness by Taleb is a great non-poker book which has many applications to how to think about poker, investing and life situations. Ace on the River by Barry G is also good for this stuff. I didn't learn a lot about how to play Aces from that book, but I learned a whole lot about what it takes to be a pro.

Super System was also a great starter book for me, but I think it is a bit outdated now.

Harrington on Hold Em 1 and 2 are perfect for tournament poker, along with the a bit outdated Tournaments Poker for Advanced Players book.

[Degen]

youre a girl? wow already 3 I think, thats a pretty sick ratio for a pokerforum ;)


yes i think it has something to do with the Sexy Mr. Hansen. He is very popular with the ladies :D

[mustardeggs]

yes i think it has something to do with the Sexy Mr. Hansen. He is very popular with the ladies :D

wat? he doesnt even have hair right?and besides iam way more sexy then him:D

[Slinky]

youre a girl? wow already 3 I think, thats a pretty sick ratio for a pokerforum ;)

I guess you will really enjoy Ace on the River as it covers a lot of stuff, is very coloured and entertaining. Definetly a good read :)

I've been playing poker now for 3 years odd..and only became a winning player about a year ago lol but i had a good roll going on prima network then the skin i played on (boyles) moved to ipoker and my god what a nose dive my game took :( AA KK QQ etc.. AK AQ AJ all the top hands are useless on that site and although i do play a very varied cash game i just couldnt adjust to the style on there..The fishiest EVER!!! IMO the RNG is naffed on ipoker and also i dont think you should have to adjust your style to suit a site.. therefore thats why i want to read up some about pro's to see if i can find out where i went wrong and ended up from a 4 figure some to a big fat zero lol :mad::(

I've just deposited on titan and will give ipoker the benefit of the doubt even if it doesnt deserve it lol good luck me :)

[Slinky]

LOL Gus isnt the bestest looking bless him.. Now patrik antonius MMMmmmmm hehe:p

[mustardeggs]

well iam playing on ipoker and had some huge variance this month [ see in bb&w thread ] but overall iam a big winner, it happens on every site. Also you have to adjust your style every time if youre not playing the same opponents even the same opponents change their game and you eventually have to adjust.

patrick Antonius, ya I agree he looks good :p

[Slinky]

Also you have to adjust your style every time if youre not playing the same opponents even the same opponents change their game and you eventually have to adjust.

Very true..indeed! Well here's to a new start in my poker playing and becoming a winner and gettin my roll back :)

[barbarella41]

LOL Gus isnt the bestest looking bless him.. Now patrik antonius MMMmmmmm hehe:p

Well, I would still vote for Mr. Hansen, Patrik Antonius is just a pretty face and soooo boring.;)

[Slinky]

Well, I would still vote for Mr. Hansen, Patrik Antonius is just a pretty face and soooo boring.;)

I have to agree with you there,. at least gus entertains :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xInawOADvgg

:D

[Degen]

lol this thread is funny, started about books and now its who is the hottest poker pro and why

[Slinky]

ooops sorry :o

[Degen]

While we are on the subject I think its a tie between Shannon Elizabeth and Evelyn Ng :D

[Slinky]

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn24/slinkz1978/smiley-lol.gif

[Slinky]

He he

http://www.pokerbeauties.com/

:D

[barbarella41]

I have to agree with you there,. at least gus entertains :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xInawOADvgg

:D

There might be also some other preferences :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuSVt54i4ko

[Slinky]

Mmmmm god he's hot!!! Shame about the ears..oops sry gus :p

[barbarella41]

So he is funny, entertaining and sexy... I think this one goes to Gus.

Yeeeaaahhhhhhhhh ;)

The ears are not relevant, I think.

[Danielle Angel]

The sexiest poker player lmao, how on earth did this discussion start..... I have to say I do not think that Gus is sexy I agree with Slinky, he is not the best looking !!!

As for books, I have mainly a library consisting of mathematical ones such as the one mentioned above "The mathematics of poker", (assuming it is written by Bill Chen and Jerrod Ankenman.) Out of all of the mathematical books I have come accross it definetly is the clearest. I have another which I can not find at the moment which is all black and is also mathematics .... it however is page after page after page of equations only and made me almost ill lol.
Of all the read books I cant wait to play some tourneys with you guys as I think experience is the key to being a great player. Certainly I am in need of more lol :P

[Slinky]

I agree with you there.. because we can only learn from our mistakes and also playing with the same bunch of people is fun too, get to know their game etc... makes busting them all the more fun :p:p

[Slinky]

I just googled sexy poker players..this is what i got :eek:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn24/slinkz1978/72755.jpg

:p

[barbarella41]

ooops ;)

[Degen]

heres another sexy beast
http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/7950/endday2016766583yu6.jpg

[barbarella41]

ooops ;)

[Slinky]

heres another sexy beast
http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/7950/endday2016766583yu6.jpg

LOL I think we'll stay on the Gus tracks :)

[barbarella41]

I would agree :)

[mustardeggs]

lololol love gobbo ~WD~

someone post chad batista aka lil holdem but heres another killer: TJ Cookier:D

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb176/fozzy71/PShop/philIvey-cookier.png

@ danielle, yes i was talking about that book. Did you understand it while reading it? My brain stops before page 20:rolleyes:

[Danielle Angel]

OMG !!!! hahaha, delete delete, delete that pic !!!! All of them lmao. When comparing these men you would have to stick with the mentioned, Gus, Antonio.... Jimmy Frickle ???? I guess my grandma of 80 years who is half blind could think he is sexy :D. Soooo can we check out the men behind the masks on here. Maybe the sexiest poker players on the playr.com forum hehe. (Heres hoping that none of the guys on here are Jimmy Frickle now I have said that !!!!!)

Yes the book boggled my mind, WD.... It is a matter of re-reading paragraphs which dont sink in. Thankfully my background being Business Accounting and Information Technology the mathematics sinks in pretty well. I know I have friends who read a couple of pages and said "NO WAY !!!!"

In regards to re-reading those paragraphs, you have pushed me to re read this book again. Although I obviously have picked up knowledge which automatically has sunk in, there is always more which you miss with books like this. Although if you ensure you have "the key concepts" before continuing on I think you pretty much get it ..... Looks like I have myself some more bedtime reading to refresh and ensure I am up to speed !!! :( I seem to be getting worse at poker not better lmao

[mustardeggs]

lol

regarding the book, its basiclly that iam a math idiot at the first pages i looked at the formulas and tried to understand them but I couldnt

to save the thread:

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/6035/joannakrupa6os.jpg


this hottie plays on titan :)

[Slinky]

haha even i have to admit she's hoooot!!! But i dont bat for the other team soooooo Gus or patrik still win!!

Now for the book lol errrr where were we http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn24/slinkz1978/smiley-lol.gif

Well im going to my local library later my town isnt very good for buying books!! So thanks for all your replies i'll let you know my finds and verdicts :)

[mustardeggs]

Just go to your local amazon.com, they have all pokerbooks and youll recieve them very quickly.

Good look at the library anyway :D

[Slinky]

Well they had 1 book in the library..from 1974, bit out dated i'd say :confused:

I'll get me to amazon right away :cool:

[Danielle Angel]

She really plays on Titan ?? Are you serious ?? Damn she is hot !!! (I am not a batter for the other team either btw, but you have to give credit where credit is due) I am on the search for a hot poker player !!! A male of course lol

As for the book that appears to be outdated slinky. You may find it useful (if it is at a bargain price) for tips reading people in live tournament / cash play. Most of these books were based on tells, general poker plays etc etc. If you dont play live poker however YES it would be useless and outdated.

[Danielle Angel]

I have just been informed of a book or series even .... called .... Super Systems 1,2,3 written by Mike Caro. Has anyone read them or this ? Is it worthwhile adding them to my library?

Speaking of libraries and books>>> It can become very expensive getting a collection of good poker reading together. Is there some way "WE" can all book share ? Of course we can share reviews but what I mean is have a library borrowing system between members. E.g, I send you "the Mathematics of Poker" by post and you send "Super Systems 1,2,3". I have no idea exactly how this could ever be structured I do know it is less then $10AUD to post to Denmark, USA and England ($20 return). All in all, much cheaper then us all spending hundreds of dollars. Any ideas on how this could work or anyone even interested ?? :)

[Slinky]

Well thats a very kind suggestion danielle but unfortunately i dont own any poker books yet :( but soon as i buy some and have done with them i'd be more than happy to send them on to someone else that would benefit from them :)

Also could someone please tell me what supersystem is about ??
Is it all aspects of the game or certain areas??:D

[Degen]

SuperSystem is a strategy guide for basically every form of poker: Hold Em, Omaha, Stud etc. It was written, or rather organized, by Doyle Brunson. Each chapter is about one form of poker and written by an expert in that game. It is a solid primer for Hold Em (and I'm sure the other games) as far as starting hands and general strategy. As it was written a generation ago and the game has changed a lot (the last few years particularly), some of the content is a bit outdated. It is however an excellent choice for your first poker book.

[Slinky]

Ah thankyou WD i'll see if i can get my hands on a copy..Outdated or not my game can only improve :)

[Danielle Angel]

Seems I was lead up the garden path in regards to Mike Caro being the author lol. Is this the bookset they refer to as Doyles Bibles ? If so derrrr to me

[Slinky]

Hmm still on the hunt for a sweetie :p

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn24/slinkz1978/durrrr.jpg

Is this durrr?? Hmm isnt he gay :mad:

[pip_sta]

For some reason I wanted to learn by myself....the only poker book I have started reading is Gus' - Every Hand Revealed, haven't finished reading it yet though....not that I don't like the book....because I have only read up to half way of day 2....and it has been helpful, even if just to compare his game to all the mistakes I'm making :p

The problem is that I'm a big Gus fan :o and I must say reading his words makes me see little red hearts all around :o ...so I can't read it :o
What can I say?...Gus is too sexy lol

[Danielle Angel]

I have read the book and saw no hearts pip :) You wont have a contest from me hehe. Maybe you should read what ~WD~ suggested to slinky. ummmm ??? I was the first to bring it up and cant remember the name ???? You will have to look back. :(

[ceedrus]

sexiest poker player....hmmmmm ME!

[Degen]

Hmm still on the hunt for a sweetie :p

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn24/slinkz1978/durrrr.jpg

Is this durrr?? Hmm isnt he gay :mad:


yes that is durrr and i'm pretty sure he is gay. boyfriend is raptor/david benefield ;)

[Slinky]

OMG ha david benefield!!!!!!!!!!!! What a waste.. what a waste :(

[ceedrus]

New Jersey's own Durrrr :)

[Danielle Angel]

sexiest poker player....hmmmmm ME!

hehe, post your pic ceedrus lol. We will compare you ;)

[Danielle Angel]

Back to the book topic .... There is a book titled Poker on The Internet. I was just about to purchase this and thought I would look for some reviews. It is not advised by me for anyone to buy it.
The author is Andrew Kinsman. The title gives you some hope that this is the literary offering that will help you become successful when playing using electronic media. These hopes are quickly dashed when you open the book and begin reading according to reviews !!!

It apparently shows you how to sign up on the net. Pushes you towards certain sites and tells you nothing you probably don't already know.

If anyone knows of a great on line strategy book. Or related to increasing online playing ability please let me know.

[Degen]

Never heard of the author and it sounds like an Internet Poker for Dummies kind of book. I would skip it. There is no fundamental difference between playing poker online as opposed to playing it live. You just need to learn basic poker theory. Things like physical tells obviously don't matter online but the game still has the same rules and the same strategy. This is the reason so many internet players have been able to crush live tournaments even though they have played little or no live poker.

As a first poker book I would high recommend The Theory of Poker.

[Danielle Angel]

After reviewing information on the site, it seems my "online" book requirements are being pretty well covered anyway. I was looking for a book showing online strategy, things like retrieving money from your accounts which I still have not done :( etc etc. I am going to start a thread in the strategy section for things like online tells to both give and gain information. I will look up that book and endeavor to purchase. Thankyou. :)

[Danielle Angel]

Ok, we have talked books and will continue to do so, however... what about magazines. Are all of these expensive poker magazines on the market worth the effort of buying ? They have loads of tips and strategies but in saying this I assume that each month EVERYONE who buys the magazines will be trying the same new tactics lol :). Should we all be investing in mags ?

[Slinky]

I used to subscribe to one.. it was so interesting i forget what it was called ha ... crap!!!!!!!!!

[mustardeggs]

I dont read any mags but I think they feature articles and interviews with pretty good playrs so its always worth reading imo.

And if EVERYONE would use this tactics and applies them correctly wich is definetly not the case you should do the same if you dont want to fall behind.

[Froedo]

I have the super system 1 and 2, and must say they are very alike. A lot of the same stuff in them. But well. Great book and helped me a lot overall. But it is really heavy to get through i think. Other than that i prefer to read my advises on forums etc. actually. Like in here. I love peoples advices. Now i just need to deposit 50 bucks on some site again and keep grinding till i hit the tables where mustard plays :D

[Froedo]

Oh and regarding the hottest poker player i think Veronika Larsen

Norwegian Veronika Larsen is a former rep for Betsson who chucked her day job to become a pro poker player in Europe.


http://farm1.static.flickr.com/158/356796058_ed3451ea73_o.jpg

[Froedo]

Something innocent about her. She could prolly steal all my chips away and i would still be smiling :D

[thegurusguru]

books first then beauties

The theory of poker
Ace on the river
harriongton on hold em (all of them including both the new cash ones)
Ace on the river
Holdem for advanced players
poker wisdom for all players + the more book
the negreanu section of his big book on small ball
and of course gus' every hand revealed

now the beauties

Erica Schoenberg
Shannon Elizabeth (can we say she is a poker player now?) I still think american pie

[Blobbi-San]

Sexy, hot or not.

Females has a small lead in poker. They have a pair, sometimes a big pair.
But males have the nuts.

And then it becomes how, and by whom they are represented.

Sorry if it's too low... Admin then have to delete.

[Blobbi-San]

Here it is, I just found it, Jennifer Tilly and with good comments.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gq2sFvMZ6I

[Slinky]

jennifer tilly is a complete donk.. here's proof!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=tN6wAHTWeEA

[Danielle Angel]

No fighting in the book and sexiest player areas peoples lmao.

I have decided my boyfriend is the sexiest poker player after weeks of looking hehe :) If he is pro one day I am sure he will be up there in the top 10 for sexiest poker player :D Can't find better looking then him to date, more names or pics of guys please gals. In the meantime I will somehow convince him to let me put a pic of him up that shows the whole package (within reason lol) :D

[Danielle Angel]

As you probably all know the super system set can be purchased separately. Froedo mentions below that they seem to contain the same things. Which of the 3 does everyone suggest is the best for me to buy first. Which has the most knowledge on NL Texas Holdem. In addition ....anyone that has read all 3, is it a follow on do I really need to start with number 1.

The books will actually be an xmas gift for my b/f :p He however is a slow reader so I will make sure I get into it fast and before him :D lmao ... now heres hoping he doesnt read this thread :rolleyes:

[Froedo]

hmmm i liked the second one better. The reading was kind of easier i thought. Havent had a chance to read the third one yet though :)

[Degen]

As you probably all know the super system set can be purchased separately. Froedo mentions below that they seem to contain the same things. Which of the 3 does everyone suggest is the best for me to buy first. Which has the most knowledge on NL Texas Holdem. In addition ....anyone that has read all 3, is it a follow on do I really need to start with number 1.

The books will actually be an xmas gift for my b/f :p He however is a slow reader so I will make sure I get into it fast and before him :D lmao ... now heres hoping he doesnt read this thread :rolleyes:

the first one is 20 years old. if the first and second have the same type of content i would get the 2nd, as it is much more recent.

i haven't read 2 or 3 though. i can say that 1 is an excellent poker book.

[Froedo]

Here's the table of contents from each book

SS1

Draw Poker by Mike Caro. It's Jacks or better to open, with a Joker.
Seven Card Stud by Chip Reese.
Lowball by Joey Hawthorne. Mainly about A-5 with a Joker, but also NL 2-7 and Razz.
Seven Card Stud High-Low Split by David Sklansky. There's no qualifier (like "Eight or better") for Low.
Limit Hold'em by Bobby Baldwin. Played with one blind and antes.
No Limit Hold'em by Doyle Brunson.

SS2

Limit Hold'em by Jennifer Harman.
(Limit) Omaha Eight or Better by Bobby Baldwin.
Seven Card Stud High-Low Split Eight or Better by Todd Brunson.
Pot Limit Omaha High by Lyle Berman.
(Limit) 2-7 Triple Draw by Daniel Negreanu.
No Limit Hold'em by Doyle Brunson.

And further more the SS2 is slightly edited for readability. :)

[Danielle Angel]

thx heaps Froedo :) this is a real help :). I dont suppose anyone out there has book 3 ?? :D

[Froedo]

I can't help there, but i most say i prefer the second from the first. And i guess you as me don't play lowball, draw poker and all that stuff? :P

[Danielle Angel]

no I dont play those lol, a little omaha and NL texas holdem only... sometimes I have a little fun with razz though hehe

[Froedo]

yeah the same for me. So i would say the second is better for that. :)

[Danielle Angel]

:) I am thinking I wont need any books with the new wiki in action. Start memorising all the good bits Froedo and put it in your own words for me pleeeeaaassssseeee :D

[Slinky]

I've finally got my hands on a book..no sexy poker player though :(

GOt Doyle's supersystem, friend sent it to me so i'll have a read when i can quit poker for a bit to start lol

I'll give my verdict in 2019 :p

[Danielle Angel]

lol :D

[WK83]

all of Phil Gordons book are a good read. Barry Greenstiens book is really good, a must have. like WD said you wont learn how to play hands but its the game in its porpoer perspective as a player. my fav lucky hands are 8-4 and Q-3 suited, Q-3 of diamonds is golden ;)

[WK83]

ps WK83 is a hottie! check him out :)

[Danielle Angel]

ps WK83 is a hottie! check him out :)
you have no profile pic, thats a little hard !!!!

[Slinky]

Someone pls send the fashion police after Patrik.. So clashes with his nice tan!! :eek:

I'm losing the will to live Patrik..sort it out man!

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn24/slinkz1978/patrik.jpg

[Mlubin]

i think the cts slowhabit book would be a good choice, if only i could afford it

[mustardeggs]

for those who dont know the book is 1800$... think I will buy it sooner or later

[Slinky]

1800$ wtf lol is it made out of gold?!

[mustardeggs]

nah its an ebook ;)

[Danielle Angel]

Frank Wiese is now printing and publishing. Here is a link showing what Bluff thinks of his book. I must say I have now had the opportunity to read its pretty good :)

http://www.bluffmagazine.com/tools/bluffrecommends.asp