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The Premise:
The Theory of Poker was first published in 1987, by Two Plus Two Publishing; written by David Sklansky, considered one of the foremost poker theoreticians of all-time.  Sklansky takes the reader on a journey through every aspect of poker theory and concepts, always tying the topics in with his Theory of Poker, which states: [...]

The Premise:
Ace on the River was written by poker pro Barry Greenstein and is a mix of strategy, psychology, and biography. Throughout the book Greenstein gives readers an unbiased view into the world of high-stakes poker, and what it means to be a professional poker player. Greenstein makes sure Ace on the River readers will [...]

Are you a grinder? Do you spend hours every day putting your stack at risk for a few big blinds an hour? I used to do that. I used to grind away at the cash tables, but one day something caught my eye. It was a $5 [...]

This book is the undisputed bible of poker. No book has made more money for more poker players than David Sklansky’s The Theory of Poker. This book is in every serious poker player’s book collection and it’s usually easy to spot. It’ll be the one that’s creased, marked, and [...]

Are you looking for a book that teaches you how to determine pot odds and show you how to calculate probabilities in your head? If you are, you’ve got the wrong book. The Psychology of Poker has nothing to do with how you play your cards. This book won’t [...]

Limit hold’em isn’t hot─ it isn’t sexy. And because it isn’t sexy, there aren’t many books written on the subject. Most people don’t realize that poker isn’t all about high stakes, no-limit poker. You need to diversify your game knowledge to find out what you’re good at. [...]

There are literally hundreds of poker books available to the avid poker player. These poker books will teach you all about choosing your starting hands, poker strategy, playing marginal hands, and playing tournaments. It’s great information for new and experienced players to have. These poker books will help [...]

Have you ever been sitting down at a poker table a heard a player call out another player’s hand accurately? It almost feels like you’re watching a magic trick being performed. One player says, “You’re holding a suited 8-10 and I’m not paying off your straight.” And sure enough, [...]

To quote Doyle Brunson, “No-limit hold’em is the Cadillac of poker games.” Until 2006, the only book available to new players who wanted to get into the game has been David Sklansky’s The Theory of Poker. It’s a great book, but it’s a general book. It runs the gamut [...]

The trouble with all poker books is that they’re full of theory. You read hundreds of pages that tell you how to choose your hands, how to determine your implied odds, and how to interpret betting patterns. There’s so much information crammed into these books that you’d be lucky if you remembered 20% [...]