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 thousa...
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Dec 16, 2009
Well yes, I'm part of the poker craze, and yes I read up on my addiction. If you think poker is another gambling wasteland, then read this book. You'll learn how academic the game really is. Calculating odds, weighing risk vs. reward, and earning as much as possible are some of the topics. Sounds more like a business class than a poker book. If you do play poker, read it! You'll play better in tourney's immediately.
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May 30, 2009
Kyle
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This was a great book to learn about Texas Hold 'em. Harrington really goes into the whole strategy of the game - position, when to bet/raise/fold, how much to bet/raise in certain circumstances and positions. He gives you a few overview/ workbook examples at the end of each chapter so you can practice what he just talked about. Right after I read this I implemented the stuff he talks about into my game and it has worked very well for me; I started to win a lot more than I lost. It still works f
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Jan 31, 2009
Tim
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HoH lays out a fairly basic strategy for playing NLHE tournaments that's easy to understand and will improve the performance of most amateur players. If you're already familiar with basic NLHE strategy you may be able to skip the first volume, which is mainly primer material, and move on the second, which contains more tournament specific strategies and concepts that are now absolutely vital to understanding the game and playing it well.
May 22, 2010
Fritzov
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This book is a couple of years ago and today you see all the playes Dan teaches in this book used in as low as 5 and 10 dollar tournaments online. Due that the book is out of date it's still a great read and absolutely a must read for a novice tournament player.
Dan Harrington have with this book and his record at the tables proved to be one of the best tournament poker player on the planet.
Dan Harrington have with this book and his record at the tables proved to be one of the best tournament poker player on the planet.
Feb 04, 2012
Don
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fantastic book on texas hold 'em; takes a beginner and amateur player to a higher level of playing; extremely focused on a tight, solid game; writing in clear and simple; the examples are a good introduction to thoughtful hand thinking; lacking on alternative - ie aggressive, loose - play, but that's not Harrington's forte
Nov 10, 2011
Matt
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I don't have real tournament experience, but I can't imagine entering one without having read this book. Covers essential concepts, easy to understand. Especially good for beginners because the overall conservative approach should keep you out of trouble, at least most of the time.
Dec 05, 2009
Mark
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i think this was book was over my head as it was clearly aimed at an intermediate poker player. however, i thought it was well written and easy to follow, and i feel like i did retain some useful ProTips. i recently played a few online sessions and i used my fresh knowledge of pot odds to decide whether or not what to do on a given hand. he also covers the importance of position and what the players before you have done, so i would take that into account as well (fold in early position unless
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Sep 09, 2010
Michael
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The examples and problems in this book are very instructive and represent actual play. Harrington explains not only the various possibilities at each point, but the many considerations that go into each decision. A valuable resource, definitely recommended.
Dec 01, 2008
Rolf
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A great book to learn the game from beginner to experienced player. You can easily follow the examples he uses and apply immediately to improve your game. A must read for all poker players!!
Dec 10, 2010
Daniel
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A great book for improving and understanding good poker play. Very specific to tournaments, but it definitely made me appreciate the game much more.
Feb 11, 2009
Brian
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Excellent foundation for a conservative strategic approach to Texas Hold'em, with many examples/exercises to keep it from getting boring.
Nov 22, 2011
Michelle
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Still the most straightforward presentation of basic tournament strategy. Solid advice while still being readable. Essential poker reading.
Apr 02, 2009
Tmone75
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The Best Hold'em Book I have read for live play. If you want to get better, This is the first book to read.
Jan 21, 2010
Cschattauer
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Harrington's strategy is a little too tight for my taste, but good advice to avoid trouble as a beginner.
Aug 09, 2011
Best NLHE tournament strategy book I have read. Looking forward to Volume II.
May 27, 2009
Kingsley
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If you want no frills how-to on playing NL poker, this is it. Don't go any where else.
Nov 21, 2008
Shane
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you'll laugh you'll cry you'll go all in a lot less you donkey.
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Jan 07, 2008
Anthony
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Best book about tournament poker in my opinion. Especially useful is his definition of M (stacksize relative to blinds and ante) and differnt comfort zones depending on your M. He advocates pushing allin simplay to steal blinds and ante at some stages of the tourney if your M is too low and this makes it difficult for an opponent to call because often times the push is for a big chunk of their stack, therefore the calling range is dramatically reduced. Good sections about heads up play and ha
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May 17, 2010
Brian
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Definitely a solid book. Probably best when used as a follow up to Sklansky's Theory of Poker and Tournament Edition for Advanced Players.
Jul 17, 2011
Jeff
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If you like to play tournament poker this book is a must read. Harrington taught me how to play winning tournament poker through this book. With concepts like "M" and pot odds being explained in detail, but also easy for a novice poker player to understand it's definitely worth a read for everyone interested in improving their game. There are a lot of examples and the chapters are fairly short making it an easy read even for light readers.
Jan 22, 2008
James
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This is a poker book for people who are looking for advanced ideas. Harrington puts you into poker situations and shows the thought process throughout a particular hand.
Ill bet a lot of you have been disapointed buying poker books (especially no limit holdem)because they are all the same and half the book is begginer info that you dont need. This one is worth your time!
Ill bet a lot of you have been disapointed buying poker books (especially no limit holdem)because they are all the same and half the book is begginer info that you dont need. This one is worth your time!
Dec 16, 2009
Jim
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At the time, there were almost no books out on no limit hold 'em strategy. There were a million books on limit hold 'em. This one exposed me to a lot of ideas about NL that I actually applied in cash games, not just tournaments. His writing style is very easy to follow, and the quizzes are pretty thought-provoking.
Dec 17, 2009
Steve
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Probably the best poker book ever written for tournament hold 'em. Great insight and makes you think about the tournament game differently than cash games. If you play tournament poker, this book should pay for itself several dozen times over in the first few tournaments after you've read it.
Mar 08, 2008
William
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A practial book for pokerplayers on all levels. I have read several from more famous players, but they talk too much about their too big ego, and not enough about poker and how to become better. Harrington take this part of the job very seriously. U will learn something.
Jul 30, 2008
dawn
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I loved all of Harrington's books. They read like textbooks and they have problems for solving. I learned more from this series than from any other poker book. I reread them from time to time for a refresher. . . I should probably do that again.
