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Doyle Brunson's Super System: A Course in Power Poker
This is a classic book on every major no-limit game played today and is considered by many pros to be the best book ever written on poker! Jam-packed with advanced strategies, theories, tactics and money-making techniques - no serious poker player can afford to be without this essential book! Now, for the first time, a paperback edition packed with 608 pages of hard-hittin...more
Paperback, 624 pages
Published
December 31st 2002
by Cardoza
(first published 1979)
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Although severely outdated in many sections, to the point of being basically useless (the Limit Hold 'Em section for example described a single blind variation of the game no longer spread) this still contains one of the better introductions to NLHE strategy written by Brunson as well as a decent Seven Card Stud primer by Chip Reese. It's also, to my knowledge, the only book containing strategy on Draw, a game very rarely played in casinos but now available on several internet poker sites at lo...more
If you are interested in learning or mastering poker, look elsewhere. If you're looking here you're in a SuperHero Cult and taking advise you realistically cannot ply effectively unless you are born with super gifts in reading people and guesstimating their responses to basically errant moves in the game. Doyle is a SuperHero and precious few play his way and actually win money.
Take care of your family and friends, spend this money on a random act of kindness for them instead of pu...more
Take care of your family and friends, spend this money on a random act of kindness for them instead of pu...more
First poker book I've ever read. The NL section is very thorough and I still peruse it from time to time when I get the chance. I highly recommend this to novice players who want to donk off their chips but look good doing it. The other poker games are often overlooked so definitely read those sections as well if you want to hold your own when the Hold 'em game turns into Razz.
Suffers from the same problems as Super System II and then some more since the structures of the games that it discusses are outdated. One minorly amusing fact is that the 0.10/0.20 5-card draw games on PokerStars are so weak that I could beat them easily using the tables from Caro's section on draw poker.
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This book is great to learn to play poker! IT teaches you everything u need to know. How to find peoples tells, Why they use chips, History of poker, and just how to play. It is perfect for beginners or pros!
This is considered necessary reading if you plan on playing poker professionally. But you will never play poker professionally. Yes, you, reading this review, you won't ever be a professional. You've got about as much chance earning a living playing poker as you do becoming a professional spy. Actually less of a chance, as there are more professional spies in the world. But the book will give you the illusion you might be able to. Let me crush that illusion one more time: You won't.
A little dated, especially the Hold'em section, which is why I picked up the book. But, like most good poker books, it emphasizes the importance of aggression.
It book relates to you more as you play the game more. New players can read it for some insight but experienced players will get a lot more out of it.
I read the NL TH section when I first got into the game. It's alright but not half as good as some other poker books I've read.
Super System is the book on playing aggressive poker. A must read for anyone wanting to play competitive poker.
A very thorough guide in all aspects of poker. Excellent book. Indispensable to your poker library.
The bible on playing poker... living life as a poker player... From the greatest player of all time.
For the person just starting to learn about poker, people consider this to be the "Bible" of poker. Kind of true, it is a classic, though with today's leading books on tournament poker, you could consider this the "Old Testament" of poker. Still read and revered with lessons that can be learned today.
The games taught:
Draw Poker by Mike Caro
7-Card Stud by Chip Reese
Lowball poker (Ace-5 and 2-7 draw, and 7-card Razz) by Doyle Brunson and Joey Haw...more
The games taught:
Draw Poker by Mike Caro
7-Card Stud by Chip Reese
Lowball poker (Ace-5 and 2-7 draw, and 7-card Razz) by Doyle Brunson and Joey Haw...more
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Don't want to rate this one. If my bankroll grows I'll start adding stars.
The best for wanting to learn poker and develop you own style.
i went from 1-3 tables to 4-6 tables after i read this bible.
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Essentially Poker 101 for anybody who is serious about playing well.
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This book is huge! But a very very good book on Hold em and poker in general. Doyle is a legend on the tables but also on my book shelf. I learned as much from reading his books as I have from playing the great game of poker.
I would not say I have read this book because I haven't/ I have read a lot of it in many different sittings but it is more of a reference book for me than a typical book. Especially in the way I have read it over the years.
If you love to play poker....more
I would not say I have read this book because I haven't/ I have read a lot of it in many different sittings but it is more of a reference book for me than a typical book. Especially in the way I have read it over the years.
If you love to play poker....more
At my current poker level, I consider this book to be not that great. It talks a lot about Doyle's gut feeling and much of the strategy that he gives is based on semi-reason. For that reason, I don't look back on it favorably. However, for those new to the game it's probably good.
I more highly recommend any book by David Sklansky, especially "Theory of Poker". However, that may be above newbies...
I more highly recommend any book by David Sklansky, especially "Theory of Poker". However, that may be above newbies...
Definitely the best book for a beginning who's trying to learn some of the finer points of poker. Problem is that all the beginners who are trying to learn the finer points of poker read this book, so they all play the same way. So then you've gotta use a little critical thinking and figure out how to play against that style. Still a really well-written intro to a few different poker games.
First book I read about no limit poker and a must read for anyone who is beginning to play. He preaches to play power poker where if you have chips in the middle of the pot you have to apply pressure and try to win the hand. He talks about bluffs, semi bluffs, hand analysis, and much more. Excellent book for any poker player.
Still stands as the godfather of all poker instructional manuals, even if a tiny bit outdated. The follow-up Super System 2 is the perfect first book for anyone desiring to develop a firm foundation in all the poker disciplines.
For anyone looking to jump into the poker world, and enter the mind of the most incredible man in poker, read this book.
Doyle Brunson offers an aggressive, logical, and brilliant style of poker.
Doyle Brunson offers an aggressive, logical, and brilliant style of poker.
This is terribly written but it doesn't pretend to be anything other than what it is: a terrifically useful book on how to play poker very, very well. A must-read for serious poker players.
This is the bible of Hold'em Poker, and if you don't read the section on Hold'em and sit down at a table of sharks, they will eat you alive.
Great poker book. I would recommend this as the first stop for any person wishing to learn the ins-and-outs of Hold 'Em poker.
It is a BIG book that takes a while to get through, but it has some great stories from Doyle Brunson and his buddies.
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The bible written by the godfather of poker. Only one section on No limit. May be a bit outdated.
Not the best writing, but if you want to know how to play poker, this is a very good start.
Most amazing poker book ever read. This is a must read for all serious poker players.
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