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Title : Poker: The Real Deal
Category: Poker
Brand: Gallery Books
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Rating : 4.4
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Like a secret society, poker has its own language and customs -- its own governing logic and rules of etiquette that the uninitiated may find intimidating. It's a game of skill, and playing well depends on more than just a good hand or the ability to hide emotion. The first step toward developing a style of play worthy of the greats is learning to think like a poker player. In a game where there are no absolutes, mastering the basics is only the beginning -- being able to pull off the strategy and theatrics is the difference between legendary wins and epic failure.Like a secret society, poker has its own language and customs -- its own governing logic and rules of etiquette that the uninitiated may find intimidating. It's a game of skill, and playing well depends on more than just a good hand or the ability to hide emotion. The first step toward developing a style of play worthy of the greats is learning to think like a poker player. In a game where there are no absolutes, mastering the basics is only the beginning -- being able to pull off the strategy and theatrics is the difference between legendary wins and epic failure.


Review :
Excellent book for the novice!
I bought Phil Gordon's Real Deal because, as a beginner to the game, I am overwhelmed by the amount of information out there on my new favorite passtime, and, watching Celebrity Poker Showdown, I have come to really appreciate Phil's explaination of hands and the game in general.

This is an EXCELLENT book for those unfamilliar with the game or new to playing but with superficial knowledge. Phil doesn't go into alot of nitty gritty about hand percentages, tells, etc. He gives you a very good, concise overview of poker playing, how to improve your game by understanding percentages, online poker, how to plan for a potential career as a poker player (it's not a ringing endorement, however. But might discourage those who assume it's an easy living from quitting their day jobs.), and he gives you tons of advice and resources as to where to look for more information. In short, Phil doesn't pretend to be the be all/end all for information. It's a refreshing change of pace from...
An enjoyable read and a good book for beginners
This is not a highly technical guide for advanced players. If you think that's what the statement "Insider Tips" on the cover means you'll be disappointed. I can count the number of good advanced poker books on my fingers, and most of them are by David Sklansky or Doyle Brunson.

As far as good novice books are concerned this is among the best. I've seen beginner books that just plain give bad advice, and this isn't one of them. As far as semi-amateurish books by pro players are concerned, this book and Barry Greenstein's book are both good reads. Greenstein's book is more advanced but also mostly deals with meta-game aspects. Gordon's book is a good amateur book and also a fun read. It's certainly better than Phil Helmuth's book which tells you to only play the 10 best hands (AA-77, AK & AQ suited or unsuited) and then spends the rest of the book mindlessly promoting Hellmuth and his online site UltimateBet.

I find Dennis Littrell's "leader of the...
The Perfect Place to Start Your Poker Education
There's no debating that poker is a hot topic these days, and because of it, there's a lot of interest in learning about it. In this quest, lots of people will head straight for the "... For Dummies" series because it's familiar - they'll be making a bigger mistake than going all-in on a 2-7 offsuit.

"Poker: The Real Deal" is a well-rounded, very informative, easy-to-read and immensely entertaining book for the poker newbie. It covers a wide range of topics on poker, from the development of its variations throughout history, to the basics of strategy, to the lingo and customs needed to not look foolish at a casino or home game. This breadth of topics make it worth reading even if you're a moderately experienced player, but the true value is held for the novice.

Strategy is what most people will be looking for, and the strategy section is a definite strength, discussing the calculation of pot odds, the importance of position and the basics of valuing your hand...