Texas Hold'em For Dummies Paperback – September 15, 2006

This is a great book. It's well-written, well-organized, informative and entertaining. I highly recommend it for both beginning and intermediate players and it contains advanced theory and tips which will help even most advanced players.I recommend this book to beginning and intermediate players above all other Texas Hold'EM books with which I'm familiar for those who are serious about learning and improving their game. It's not the definitive bible for the game and doesn't attempt to be. If fact, toward the end of the book he makes reference to other books which the author suggests reading as you progress in your study if the game.What this book does, and does very well, is to explain the game in a form that novice players can understand it and, by following his advice, can become above average players, whether they play online or in casinos and home games.There are sections of the book on game theory and math that are probably beyond most beginning players but will become valuable as they progress. He suggests that you skip the chapters initially and return to them later, which is probably the best strategy.I don't agree with those reviewers who've criticized the kindle edition for not displaying the illustrations correctly. It's very easy to select illustrations using the 5-way controller or tapping the illustration in the Paperwhite,then magnify them to full screen. If you do so, they display perfectly. Alternatively, you can view them in Kindle for PC.

I read this book before going to vegas to play hold em. IF I had paid more attention to this book I would have been better off. Two lessons - 1) be patient. fold worthless cards (the book explains this), 2) unless you're a pro, don't sit at a table with a pro, you'll get "bullied" off the table. You can ask the person who seats you if there are pros at the tables. So, a great book. Follow the basic advice for when to hold or fold and the importance of your position at the table relative to the dealer chip and the two blinds and you'll do much better. But be prepared to sit down with at least $300 and be patient, you may be there awhile.

I have always been a “Dummies “ fan, and this book does not disappoint! As a beginner poker player, my questions are easily answered and my strategies are improved by using this book. And best of all, it is fun!

I was on vacation in the Dominican republic. Played poker in high school, which for me was almost three decades ago. Was a good refresher. Downloaded the kindle version. Read the first five chapters. Implemented the betting strategy and the highlighted key things to do, not the more sophisticated strategies. Only 11 people entered poker tournament at hotel casino. I won. Had two times the number of chips as second place. Basically I implemented the items that were highlighted as critical. Did not do the fancy stuff, and that was enough against mostly recreational players. Second place guy knew what he was doing. Book is well organized, written by a well known guy that has won lots of tournaments. Was really the perfect book to refresh and update my skills enough to give me a plan that actually won. So I guess my return on investment was good. Won 750 dollars. Not bad for a three hour tournament.

great book about the game of poker, good advice and strageties to play the game of texas holdem poker, so if you want to get started in the game or just want some extra advice on how to play the game to your best potential then buy this book it will help you out a lot.

Good instruction!

Pretty good, a little sparse on instructions. But overall, not bad.

My husband is a newbie. I bought him this book to get him up to speed with poker night gang he enjoys but finds intimidating. He is very happy with this book - it clearly explains game rules as well as strategy in a fun way.