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Caro's Book of Poker Tells
by
Mike Caro
One of the ten greatest books written on poker, this must-have book should be in every player's library. If you're serious about winning, you'll realize that most of the profit comes from being able to read your opponents. Caro reveals the secrets of interpreting tells - physical reactions that reveal information about a player's cards - such as shrugs, sighs, shaky hands,...more
Paperback, 320 pages
Published
March 18th 2003
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You'll be fine with this book if you read it for entertainment purposes only. Most players above an amateur level these days are aware of keeping their gestures and expressions uniform and constricted. The main "tells" you will glean from them are from their betting sequences in the hand and throughout the game. The idea that you will be able to tell if someone is bluffing from some sort of eye twitch or they way they toss their chips in is the stuff of Hollywood screenwriters, not real poker ex...more
The gambling industry is full of rip-offs and false advertising; games that make you think you can win (but where the odds are stacked against you), Hollywood's rendition of casinos as well-lit, easy-going places full of fun people having a great time (when real casinos, even the nice ones, tend to be dark, loud, oppressive places,) and snake-oil hucksters offering get-rich quick schemes (how to win at poker/blackjack/slots/life, just $29.99!)
Caro's Book of Poker Tells is an exception. Its well-...more
Caro's Book of Poker Tells is an exception. Its well-...more
As with all Poker books you read it and understand it. Not so easy to implement.
Initially it makes you aware of things but people are aware and limit expressions so very very few oblige.
Tells are an area where I felt I needed help. God it is a slow process, or I am slow at being aware.
I started with tells on beginners but they soon tighten up. Next on betting patterns.
It is a book that is useful to refer back to as your skills pick up.
Poker is positional and of few situations in a typical evenin...more
Initially it makes you aware of things but people are aware and limit expressions so very very few oblige.
Tells are an area where I felt I needed help. God it is a slow process, or I am slow at being aware.
I started with tells on beginners but they soon tighten up. Next on betting patterns.
It is a book that is useful to refer back to as your skills pick up.
Poker is positional and of few situations in a typical evenin...more
I picked it up expecting to learn how to read my opponents, and I did, but what really surprised me was finding out how many of the brilliant and original poker moves I had been using were, in fact, rather common tells. I am amazed that I have managed to make money playing live poker while employing tactics that any experienced player could see right through. I guess I've been lucky. Well thanks to Caro, I will no longer be doing the "reach for my chips" move when I want to make someone believe...more
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Another essential must-read poker book! Whereas other books tend to cover the math and the general play strategy of the game, Caro's text covers the psychological aspects of poker. he lets you in on a bunch of different tells, what they mean, and how much you can expect to profit off of them. His information is extremely accurate and has both saved me a ton of money and helped me win a bunch. Anyone looking to seriously improve their game MUST make reading this book a priority.
I liked it a lot, but I haven't had enough time to apply the principles; it's going to need another re-reading to solidify the principles.
However; sometimes I think it could use a new edition; the pictures are pretty old and they look quite staged. Sometimes I think they suggest behavior that I don't see happening in the real world (not the principle, but just they way they are captured in the photo).
However; sometimes I think it could use a new edition; the pictures are pretty old and they look quite staged. Sometimes I think they suggest behavior that I don't see happening in the real world (not the principle, but just they way they are captured in the photo).
By far my favorite poker book. Most of it I'd never use directly during the games I play now, but this was the first poker book I read about 8 or 9 years ago, a couple years before poker blew up, and it changed the way I thought about the game. That sounds more important that I meant it too, it's just poker, but I really appreciated the nuance.
If it teaches you anything, it teaches that it's worthwhile to closely observe your opponents at the poker table.
Caro's a bit hard to take. He seems to be even more arrogant than your average poker pro.
Caro's a bit hard to take. He seems to be even more arrogant than your average poker pro.
This book will teach you a lot about human behavior in general. If you learn one thing, learn this: People downplay their strengths and exaggerate their adeptness in the areas where they are weak.
I should probably reread this book. The whole "opposites" thing is absolutely true. When someone is pretending to be weak, they're holding a monster. Must-read, but doesn't replace table time.
Interesting if you like Texas Hold 'em poker. Give pictures of how players react and what strategies to use to defeat these common tells.
The game of poker is one thing; learning to beat the people in the game is another. This book helps you learn how.
Not sure it works but at least it's really interesting to look at the pictures... ooooh.... pictures....
Maybe I'm just bad at poker but I find all "tell" books to be pretty useless.
This dude is awesome, and a total character to boot.
Definitely the best book of poker body language.
Yes, he's The Mad Genius of Poker, but can any thoughtful reader take the statistics (reliability % against types of players and value/hr) at face value?
It's still a seminal work and akin to a magician revealing secrets, so it was "courageous" of Caro to attempt to profit from this knowledge away from the poker table.
It's still a seminal work and akin to a magician revealing secrets, so it was "courageous" of Caro to attempt to profit from this knowledge away from the poker table.
this book is too funny-- especially the vintage pictures to illustrate examples. good bathroom reading for the quasi serious poker player
ALOT about tells...didn't really work with my well known poker circle but I'm excited to try it out at a casino...
This book is a fast read, but its hard to get through. It just lists every tell.
surprising good considering I thought reading people was wishy washy
If you play poker with me, I will take your money.
the liars and bluffers are no longer safe!
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Mike Caro is a professional poker player, pioneer poker theorist, author of poker books, and casino executive.
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