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From Low Limit Ring Games to Tournaments and Back

May 19th, 2008 · No Comments

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I think every poker book should have a disclaimer in its foreword.
“Attention: This book will only help you in 4-8 limit against grandpa”
or
“Warning: This book is only applicable if you are playing in the WSOP”
There is no one-size-fits-all strategy. There is no strategy that performs equally well in a 3-6 limit table and […]

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Book Review - Harrington on Hold’em vol. 1

September 4th, 2007 · 1 Comment

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To put it simply, Harrington on Hold ‘em Vol. 1 is one of the best book series on poker available. A MUST read for anyone serious about the game of poker.
Harrington is one of the ultimate tournament players in the game today. He was World Champion in 1995 and made the final table […]

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Book Review - The Tao of Poker

August 25th, 2007 · No Comments

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Recently, I read The Tao of Poker: 285 Rules to Transform Your Game and Your Life by Larry W. Phillips, a follow up to his previous book Zen and the Art of Poker: Timeless Secrets to Transform Your Game. This is not your traditional poker book. There is no discussion of cards is […]

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