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Welcome to Gambling-win.com's new book review page. A lot has been written about casino games and poker over the years, and we will help you find the best books on these subjects. Reading well written books presenting in-depth strategies is one of the best ways to increase your winnings, whether your favorite game is Texas Hold'em, BlackJack, or Craps. We will review two books every month, and to start with we have looked at one of the true poker classics, and a new, exciting casino strategy book.
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Caro's Book of Poker Tells
The Mad Genius, Mike Caro. Long time friend and business associate of the legendary Doyle Brunson, and part of the team that brought Doyle's super system into the spotlight nearly three decades ago. He is blessed with one of poker's greatest mathematical minds, mixed with the right amount of risk-taking and confusing behavior to be worthy of his nick-name 10 times over. He is one of poker's true living legends having survived the test of time, while still thriving in the present and booming industry that poker currently is.In Caro's Book of Poker Tells, The Mad Genius delves deeper into the game of poker and offers more knowledge to the progressive player who wants to soak up as much poker knowledge as possible. The words and practices in this book come from a pure source of poker wisdom, and will certainly take any player in the direction of a more realized poker game.
Poker's greatest players don't simply scoop pots and win World Series of Poker championships based on the strength of the cards; a reason why strategy is of utmost importance in multiple draw games of poker. Learning to identify an opponent's tell will immediately clue you into the bigger picture of scooping a pot based on what your opponent doesn't have, rather than what you do have. Caro offers certain hints, and outlines the skills needed to be a true anthropologist at the table; to observe without interfering with a player's "telling" demise.
For a beginner that is familiar with how the game works, this book can serve as a ladder to the next level. It's a bit long and detailed to be considered as easy as riding an elevator to the next level, yet it's worthwhile to get neck-deep into its contents. It does exactly what a good educational book should; offers you the knowledge necessary to put into practice. Finding an inexpensive used copy should offer no problem to anyone with a computer and Internet access.
Published: Apr 30, 2007
1000 Best Casino Gambling Secrets by Bill Burton
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Bill Burton is an experienced casino gambler and writer with a vast knowledge on this subject. In "1000 Best Casino Gambling Secrets" he presents useful tips for all the popular casino games, including Blackjack, Craps, Slots, Roulette, Live and Video Keno, and Video Poker. Learn about odds in different games; probabilities for various types of bets, how to minimize the house edge, casino etiquette, tipping and much more. The majority of the tips are valuable whether you like to play online or live.
"1000 Best Casino Gambling Secrets" is written in a numbered order 1 - 1000, with the tips broken down into chapters or sections pertaining to each facet of the gaming industry. The book is well written, and the concepts presented are not very complicated. You won't become a casino gambling expert after reading this book, but Bill Burton's advice will give you a basic understanding of the most popular casino games, and help you avoid making the most common mistakes. It will certainly be a big help for someone visiting a casino for the first time.
Published: Oct 2, 2006
The Theory of Poker by David Sklansky
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David Sklansky is one of the most well respected poker writers in the world, and this is his masterpiece. "The Theory of Poker" contains everything you need to take your poker game to the next level. The book doesn’t focus on any special form of poker but the concepts presented will be valuable whether you like to play Texas Hold’em, 7 Card Stud, Omaha, or even some odd game like Razz. Learn about bluffing; the power of position; the value of misleading your opponents; poker psychology; game theory, and much more.
Even though the content of the book is rather advanced and complicated, poker players on all levels will find "The Theory of Poker" useful. However, it takes determination and the will to learn - this is not a book you just browse through. But if you truly apply yourself and try to understand "the Fundamental Theorem of Poker", and all other concepts presented, it will be extremely valuable. Many of the best poker players in the world today have said that "The Theory of Poker" was crucial in helping them develop their game.
Published: Oct 2, 2006
