1 comments about New Poker Games.

1. I was suprised at how few games this 137 page book contains, 10 total. I have come up with more new poker games in 30 mins with friends than this book offered. It takes him 14 pages on how to play Follow the Queen, could have been done in 2. This book is all fluff. Come up with your own games, this book offers nothing for those looking to branch out.

1 comments about Women's Poker Night.

1. In recent years women have emerged as a powerful force in poker rooms throughout the world, whether online or land based. If you are one of these women, no matter what level you are playing or in what venue, this book is for you. Maryann Morrison has masterfully compiled the stories of 16 women who run the gamut from renowned professional to accomplished amateur to enthusiastic beginner. The result is a virtual feast if you have craved insights, strategies and tips for not only surviving but thriving on "the feminine side of the felt". You'll feel like you've found a source of support, an increased sense of confidence and a knowing that you're not alone. An unexpected bonus is that this book offers wisdom for women everywhere which extends far beyond the scope of poker. As contributor Cat Hulbert said in her own book "Outplaying the Boys" (another must-buy), "poker shows a person's true character." As such, the wealth of advice in this gem of a book applies to all of life's endeavors.

1 comments about Poker Strategy and Winning Play.

1. A.D. Livingston gives some sound poker advice for a variety of games, from Stud to Hold `Em to Anaconda. Originally published twenty years before this updated 1991 edition, this is kind of an oddball poker book.
   
   The terms are antiquated, and even seem old by the standards of the 1970s. Hold `Em is quaintly referred to as "Hold Me Darling," and the community cards in that game are called the "Widow." But these old school terms don't invalidate the advice that is presented. Livingston discusses bluffing, analyzing your opponents, dealing with cheats, and bankroll management, and it's obvious that he is speaking from a lifetime of experience. He then goes on to discuss the mathematical principles of play, and tells aspiring players exactly how to calculate whether the odds are in their favor.
   
   This advice, while hardly revolutionary, is very solid, and is a great beginning for building a winning poker strategy. Players looking for the advanced techniques that experts use in high-limit hold `em will be disappointed. But this book can improve their hold `em game by teaching them some fundamentals, and underscoring the right way to think about pot odds and drawing possibilities.
   
   The book is of even more use to those who are looking to beef up their play in their home "dealer calls" game. A player who studies this book will know what a good starting hand is in a five handed stud game, and will learn a good strategic approach to Cincinnati High-Low.
   
   One note on the writing: it is by turns colorful, and boring. The more techical discussions can sound like appliance assembly instructions, but as a rule, the writing is more than adequate, and very clear.
   
   Today's poker world is obsessed with specializing in different aspects of Hold `Em. It's nice to get a little retro, and go back to the basics of what poker is all about. The serious hold `em player might benefit simply because this approach is "the road less traveled," and therefore might give them the edge against an opponent who has studied the mainstream books that everyone owns.

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