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A game that benefits from the constant scrutiny of strategies and advice, poker undoubtedly makes an excellent subject for the written word. Today's top poker books explore the gamut of poker, from the most popular poker games like Texas Hold'em or 7-Card Stud to Internet poker and home poker, from fundamental poker strategies to practical poker advice, from playing poker for winning real money at online poker sites to playing the game in the name of Zen spirituality. Some have been penned by respected theorists and teachers like David Klansky and Bob Ciaffone, others by celebrity poker players like Doyle Brunson and Mike Caro, and still others by exact thinkers like economics writer Peter Steiner and CAD programmer Lee Jones, whose book is on top of the list. Check out the reviewed and recommended top poker books below or top poker software here , and pump up your chances of winning at online poker tournaments and major poker tournaments like the World Series of Poker (WSOP) or World Poker Tour (WPT).

Winning Low-Limit Hold'em (2nd Edition)

by Lee Jones

First published in 1994, Winning Low-Limit Hold'em has become a definitive reference on playing Texas Hold'em specifically at the lower limits—not to be confused with medium limit Hold'em which is better covered by such books as David Sklansky and Mason Malmuth's Hold'Em Poker for Advanced Players (Advance Player), nor to be mistaken for low-limit Hold'em played at online poker sites. The revised and expanded 2nd edition is reflective of Jones' continual study of the evolving rules of the game. A very valuable resource of the basics of low-limit Hold'em and thus a must for beginners and welcome refresher for the pros, it provides a strong foundation for winning at any 1-4, 3-6, or 1-4-8-8 Hold'em game. 2000 World Series of Poker champion Chris Ferguson says of the book: "If everyone followed the instructions in this book, I'd have to find a new line of work." It is #1 in Amazon's recommended poker books list.

Lee Jones is a Computer Aided Design programmer in Silicon Valley and a consistent winner at low-limit Hold'em poker.

Hold'em Poker for Advanced Players (Advance Player)

by David Sklansky and Mason Malmuth

When the 1st edition of Hold'Em Poker for Advanced Players (Advance Player) was released in 1988, it opened up to the world a game previously only known to a select group of poker players and helped usher in the now overwhelming popularity of Texas Hold'em. A century later, this book's latest version imparts over 100 more pages of new material complete with a comprehensive discussion of loose games and short-handed games. Less for the beginner and more for the advanced player, it helps anyone who wants to become an expert with valuable concepts on play on the first two cards, semi-bluffing, the free card, inducing bluffs, staying with a draw, playing when a pair flops, playing trash hands, desperation bets, playing in wild games, reading hands, and psychology. It is named #1 poker book by Poker Top 10.

David Sklansky is widely considered the world's leading authority on gambling today, having written ten poker books, produced poker videos and articles, and given well-received poker seminars. Mason Malmuth, a full-time gambler and a gambling writer since 1987, has authored/co-authored 12 books on gambling as well as over 500 published articles, and owns Two Plus Two Publishing.

The Theory of Poker

by David Sklansky

Often recommended by top poker pros, The Theory of Poker is considered by many to be the best book ever written on the fundamental theorem of poker. It expounds on theories and concepts applicable to nearly every variation of poker, including Texas Hold 'em, 7-Card Stud, 5-Card Draw (high), Lowball Draw, and Razz (7-Card Lowball Stud). It also touches on the value of deception, bluffing, raising, the slow-play, the value of position, psychology, heads-up play, game theory, implied odds, the free card, and semi-bluffing. Many top poker players, who say that the book has truly made a difference in their play, will tell you that these are the ideas that separate the poker experts from the typical players.

Hold 'em Poker

by David Sklansky

Hold 'em Poker is the first work and original classic on Texas Hold'em by Sklansky, who no doubt has significantly contributed to the explosive growth of the game. Originally published in 1976, this must-read was the first definitive work on Hold'em poker and remains among the most important and bestselling poker books available today. Targetting those relatively new to the game, it is probably best known for the Sklansky Hand Rankings, which helped make Hold'em that much simpler to understand and appreciate. The book discusses the importance of position, the first two cards, the key flops, strategy before the flop, semi-bluffing, the free card, slowplaying, check raising, head-up on fifth street, and how to read hands.

Doyle Brunson's Super System

by Doyle Brunson

While some may argue that the information offered in this book are dated, Doyle Brunson's Super System remains to be a must-read classic to this day, with high-stakes poker knowledge that remains just as valuable especially to aggressive poker players. Originally published in 1978, it is a collection of writings from some of the best poker experts including Brunson himself as well as the likes of David Sklansky, Mike Caro, Chip Reese, and more. Recommended for advanced players who desire to vary their poker play, it offers some very valuable insights on game theory, odds, and approaching various hands.

Doyle "Texas Dolly" Brunson, 1976 and 1977 World Series of Poker Champion, was the first player to win $1 million in tournament play. He was inducted to the WSOP Hall of Fame in 1988.

Internet Texas Hold'em: Winning Strategies from an Internet Pro

by Matthew Hilger

Internet Texas Hold'em: Winning Strategies from an Internet Pro is an excellent tool for players at all levels who want to improve their game to win more money at online poker. It presents an extensive overview of Hold'em poker, including general poker concepts such as probability and odds, bluffing, raising, and check-raising. With topics specifically focused on Internet poker play, it discusses various deceptive tactics like free cards, slowplaying, and inducing bluffs and calls. Not only does it map out the differences in strategies between Internet and live play but lets you practice them all on over 200 actual Internet hands.

Improve Your Poker

by Bob Ciaffone

A very enjoyable read that has found its way into several Top 10 Poker Books lists out there, Improve Your Poker does just that: help you identify leaks and errors in your game so that you may improve your poker. Covering the broad subject of poker, it does not teach but rather offers some truly useful pointers on limiting your mistakes, minimizing your losses, and checking how your play might be erring, such as from overcalling raises, misreading opponents, or a lack of aggression. A valuable resource for both the beginning and experienced poker player, it offers excellent advice from a respected teacher and player. Amazon.com's Mike Martin calls this book a "hidden gem."

Caro's Book of Poker Tells / The Body Language of Poker

by Mike Caro

Published in 2003, Caro's Book of Poker Tells is a refreshing take on how a poker player's body language can reveal so much that encourages both self-awareness and interpretation. Later published as The Body Language of Poker, this book by poker's self-styled "Mad Genius" raises awareness of tells, or gestures that give away information, that you might be committing yourself or to help you spot them on other players. This book may be more suited to the novice who still grapples his way into the game as Caro's own "reliability percentages" suggest that tells are ultimately individual rather than universal.

Thursday Night Poker: How to Understand, Enjoy and Win

by Peter O. Steiner

While most poker books are centered at casinos and public card rooms, the truth is that most people start playing poker from home, which is the point exactly of Thursday Night Poker: How to Understand, Enjoy and Win. Steiner, the author of an economics textbook, helps the weekly home game player enhance his card-playing techniques and use of strategy in a quite thorough manner. It teaches how to evaluate your competitors and offers tips on masking your own identifiable habits. A quality addition to most recreation collections, it is #1 in the list of "Good Books for Beginners and Intermediates" by poker authority Andrew Glazer.

Zen and the Art of Poker: Timeless Secrets to Transform Your Game

by Larry W. Phillips

Zen and the Art of Poker: Timeless Secrets to Transform Your Game is the first book to apply Zen theories to the popular game of poker, suggesting that the same strategy and extreme concentration required in the game inspire the many principles behind the age-old philosophy of Zen spirituality. Phillips, a journalist and poker pro, shares over 100 rules for improving your poker play in this unique read, plus proverbs and theories, to boot. An excellent choice for public libraries, this book is not a how-to but a how-not-to fall apart when trouble starts rearing its distracting head in the middle of your poker game.

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