The theory of poker

a professional poker player teaches you how to think like one

The theory of poker

a professional poker player teaches you how to think like one
by David Sklansky
Book - 2018

Now, for the millions of poker players who know the basics, but do not fully understand the logic and principles of skillful play, here is a serious, comprehensive guide that shows how to think like a professional poker player.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sklansky, David
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Las Vegas, Nev. : Two Plus Two Publishing, [2018]
Edition:Fourth edition.
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505 2 |a Beyond beginning poker -- Expectation and hourly rate -- The fundamental theorem of poker -- The ante structure -- Pot odds -- Effective odds -- Implied odds and reverse implied odds -- The value of deception -- Win the big pots right away -- The free card -- The semi-bluff -- Defense against the semi-bluff -- Raising -- Check-raising -- Slowplaying -- Loose and tight play -- Position -- Bluffing -- Game theory and bluffing -- Inducing and stopping bluffs -- Heads up on the end -- Reading hands -- The psychology of poker -- Analysis at the table -- Evaluating the game -- Rules of play -- Glossary of poker terms. 
520 |a Now, for the millions of poker players who know the basics, but do not fully understand the logic and principles of skillful play, here is a serious, comprehensive guide that shows how to think like a professional poker player. 
520 |a The Theory of Poker puts you inside the heads of the greatest poker players in the world. It tells you the all-important factors you should consider in a particular situation before determining what to do. It talks about the general theories and concepts of poker play that are operative in nearly every variation of poker and describes the thought processes of advanced poker players. 
520 |a Using sample hands, it analyzes every aspect of a poker hand from the ante structure to play after the last card has been dealt in such games as five-card draw, seven-card stud, hold 'em, draw lowball, and razz; or seven-card lowball. Also included for quick easy reference are a appendix of basic game rules and a glossary of poker terms. 
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