Books/Software

[bjsaust]

Hi there,

Read 2 books so far, interested in getting some more, wondering what people would advise.

Some background: Been playing online for about 3-4 weeks, play mainly micro no limit FR with some nl S&G and the occassional nl MTT. Ring is where I make my money atm, but feel I'm improving on the other two. Probably average 2-3 hrs per day playing 2 tables at a time usually. Only time I play live poker is a work game every 2 months.

Books I've read are Theory of Poker, and Winning Low Limit Hold'em (bought the 2nd when I thought I'd play limit, but that lasted all of a day or two). Theory of Poker was good, although I'll have to go back and revisit a lot of the stuff like applied game theory when I have a better grasp and feel its worth expanding my range.

On a similar note, would it be better to use the money for software such as Poker Tracker instead of books at this point in time?

Thanks in advance for any responses.

[bigspenda73]

So you're playing NL now?

No Limit Theory and Practice is the way to go then.

If you're playing limit read King Yao's math book.

[bjsaust]

Sorry.

Yes, I only play NL now, predominantly FR. Updated initial post.

Thanks.

[Pants_101]

I really like Harrington on Holdem vol.s 1 & 2. It's more geared to tourney play but still very useful for beginners IMO. NLHT&P as has been mentioned is a brilliant book. I also like Phil Gordon's Little (colour) books.
For the love of god don't buy Scott Fischman's online ace... man was I burned there

[taipan168]

G'day mate,

I agree with the others, Sklansky's NL Holdem Theory and Practice is fantastic for tournaments and the two Harrington books are great for tourneys (SNGs and MTTs). Theory of Poker may be a bit dense but trust me, as you improve you'll keep on coming back to it.

By the way, if you can wait for them, order them from Amazon or buy them on eBay because Australian prices for these are a RIP OFF (A$60-65 as compared to US$20 on Amazon).

[bjsaust]

Yeah, I still buy most books from Amazon, the two above I got from there. 2-3 weeks for delivery isnt too bad (the medium shipping rate). With the exchange rate the way it is atm, its great value.

Sounds good, I'll pick up all 4 of the ones suggested. That should give me enough to keep coming back to and rereading for a while.

Thanks all.

[norddal2]

Ebook "NL Texas Holdem Super StrategyGuide" look here
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[Sheetah]

No Limit Theory and Practice is the way to go then.

Professional NL holdem is even better and more applicable.

[spoonitnow]

No Limit Theory and Practice is the way to go then.

Professional NL holdem is even better and more applicable.

I found Professional NL to be an interesting read but there's a lot of stuff in it that's not very applicable to games where your opponents are breathing.

[jyms]

No Limit Theory and Practice is the way to go then.

Professional NL holdem is even better and more applicable.

I found Professional NL to be an interesting read but there's a lot of stuff in it that's not very applicable to games where your opponents are breathing.

The SPR and commitment threshold concepts do a very good job of explaining things mathematically that we sort of know but never put in words.

I have read both several times and am in the 3rd reading of theory of poker at the moment. First time I read it two years ago I just never "got" any of it.