Video Book Reviews

This is the Video Book Review page. The GameMaster has a vast collection on gambling books, internet poker, etc. Here he will share his knowledge and critique many different new and older titles. We will also insert direct purchase details with Amazon.com.

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Tournament Poker: 101 Winning Moves

by Mitchell Cogert. Expert Plays for No-Limit Tournaments.

Amazon link...Tournament Poker: 101 Winning Moves: Expert Plays for No-Limit Tournaments

Texas Hold 'EM - Odds and Probabilities

by Matthew Hilger. Limit, No-Limit and Tournament Strategies.

Amazon link...Texas Hold'em Odds and Probabilities: Limit, No-Limit, and Tournament Strategies

The Poker Tournament Formula - Part 2

by Arnold Snyder. Valuable information specific to large poker tournaments.

Amazon link... The Poker Tournament Formula II: Advanced Strategies

Winning Poker Tournaments One Hand and a Time

by Eric 'Rizen' Lynch (Author), Jon 'Pearljammer' Turner (Author), Jon 'Apestyles' Van Fleet.

Amazon link...Winning Poker Tournaments One Hand at a Time Volume I

Sit 'n Go Strategy by Colin Moshman

If I had to advice one poker book only, my choice would be this one. It's explanation of the play with different blind sizes is fantastic.

Amazon link...Direct link to Amazon for "Sit 'n Go Strategy"

Gus Hansen: Every Hand Revealed

One of professional poker's most intriguing and fascinating players, Gus Hansen has often been called "The Madman" for his crazy, fearless, aggressive style. But you can't dispute the fact that this poker superstar knows how to win--and win big.

Amazon link...Direct link to Amazon for "Every Hand Revealed"

Phil Gordon's Little Green Book

By Phil Gordon. "Phil Gordon is one of poker's premier players and has few peers as a teacher of No Limit Hold'em. I would hate to have to compete with anyone who accesses the information in these pages." -Erik Seidel

Amazon link...Direct link to Amazon for "Phil Gordon's Little Green Book"

Harrington on Hold Em

By Dan Harrington and Bill Robertie. Harrington on Hold Em takes you to the part of the game the cameras ignore the tactics required to get through the hundreds and sometimes thousands of hands you must win to make it to the final table.

Amazon link... Direct link to Amazon.com to buy book #1.

Amazon link...Direct link to Amazon.com to buy book #2.

Amazon link...Direct link to Amazon.com to buy book #3.

The Mathematics of Poker

By Bill Chin and Jerrod Ankenman. This book very complex and challenging, but self-improvement is rarely accomplished via easy endeavor. For best results use this book in conjunction with "Kill Everyone," our other selection for this month.

Amazon link...Direct link to Amazon.com to buy this book.

Kill Everyone

Advanced Strategies for No-limit Hold 'em Poker Tournaments and Sit-n-go's. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you'll be able to fine tune your play in many common situations with the detailed charts and hand rankings.

Amazon link...Direct link to Amazon.com to buy this book.

Book Review for July, 2010

The Color of Blackjack by Daniel Dravot (2008, $25) Although I personally favor the Hi/Lo Count, I've always conceded that an unbalanced count like the KO Count has its place in the game. Learning how to calculate the True Count is not easy, although I like to think I make it pretty simple, but it is daunting to some. This book is the alternative.

In my not-so-humble opinion, no one should play casino Blackjack unless they have some sort of edge - be it from a simple count like the Ace-5 or the most complicated count ever imagined. But not everyone is a fanatic like me, so the KO count with the modifications taught in this book will serve most "recreational" counters very well. The KO Count does not require a True Count conversion, so if that has been keeping you from learning how to beat the game, get this book. It's a very worthwhile investment.