Books on Poker Odds

This book serves as an educational Sudoku for poker enthusiasts. It’s an ideal tool to sharpen your poker mental math skills on your way to Vegas. The book begins by teaching how to evaluate your hand’s worth against another. It then progresses to implied odds, and finally, to calculating your value against a range of hands. The book offers hundreds of exercises to make poker math automatic and intuitive. It provides estimation techniques and shortcuts for quick calculations at the table. The learning process is through repetition, with ample problems for practice.

The Mammoth Book of Poker is a comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide that enables even beginners to start winning at home, in casinos, in tournaments, and online. Written by leading card games author Paul Mendelson, this invaluable new guide is packed with top tips to help you understand your chances, appreciate the percentages, and master the odds that your hand improves.

The Poker Tournament Formula explores the intricacies of poker strategy with a focus, on no limit Texas Hold’em tournaments. Snyder, a seasoned poker pro and expert in gambling shares insights and tactics to excel in the world of tournament play. The book covers a range of aspects such as hand selection at the beginning strategic positioning during gameplay understanding pot odds and implied odds as well as reading opponents effectively. What sets this book apart is its approach to strategy – highlighting the significance of assertiveness and chip accumulation. With its guidance The Poker Tournament Formula equips players with the tools they need to enhance their skills and maximize their chances of success, in both events and international competitions.

Barry Tanenbaum’s book, Advanced Limit Hold’em Strategy, is a game-changer. It unveils techniques used by top players, previously unexplained. Tanenbaum, a seasoned professional poker coach, has been playing and winning for over two decades. The book explores top players’ tactics, ‘card-independent’ strategies, and blind play. Unlike other authors, Tanenbaum explains the dependencies in complex situations and how to handle them. This book is not for beginners, but for those seeking to understand advanced plays for increased winnings.

This is one of the most comprehensive resource available for understanding and calculating odds in Texas Hold’em poker. This book, also known as Hold’em’s Odds Book Gives You an Edge, dives deep into the mathematical foundations of the game, providing players with the tools they need to make informed decisions at the table.

Gordon guides readers through hands he has encountered in various settings, including cash games, different stages of tournaments, Sit & Gos, satellites, supersatellites, and the World Series of Poker final table, revealing not only his plays but also the reasoning behind them. He shares insights into a pro’s thought process in every situation, whether it’s a timely bluff or a questionable call, and helps players calculate their own best moves in high-pressure situations. Through analyzing specific hands, Gordon also imparts valuable lessons in key poker skills such as calculating odds, shorthanded play, and discovering tells, while discussing memorable plays—both good and bad—and explaining how certain hands should have been played differently.

Every single decision you make at the poker table is in some way related to odds and probabilities. Whether you are deciding to bet, call, fold, raise, or even bluff, odds and probabilities are an integral part of the decision-making process.

– How often does each starting hand win against a specific hand or random hand?
– What are the odds of your opponent holding a pocket pair when he raises?
– What is the probability that an over-card will flop when you hold JJ?
– How do you determine if drawing is profitable or not?

This book covers all forms of the game, including limit, no-limit, and tournament situations. It does more than just show you how to calculate the odds – more importantly, the focus is on how to apply odds to make better decisions. Hilger’s approach shows that you do not need to be a math wiz to be successful in poker. Simple concepts and strategies that anyone can learn will have you matching wits with the top players in no time. Some of the topics include: raising draws for value, backdoor draws, facing all-in decisions before the flop, protecting your hand, the impact of stack sizes, and much more. In addition, the most comprehensive collection of Texas Hold’em charts and statistics ever put in print is provided as reference.

Poker Odds Made Easy by I.H. Richmond aims to simplify the complex mathematical concepts and calculations involved in poker. It provides readers with an easy-to-understand guide to calculating poker odds and probabilities, helping them make better decisions at the poker table. The book covers various aspects of poker math, including pot odds, implied odds, expected value, and hand probabilities. It is designed for both beginners and experienced players who want to improve their understanding of the mathematical side of poker and gain an edge over their opponents.

Professional poker players often author poker books and training videos, focusing on high-stakes tournaments and Sit ‘n Gos. However, these resources may not be as beneficial for those primarily playing at low stakes. A different strategy and approach are required when playing low stakes games against beginners and recreational players. The Crushing Low Stakes Poker series is specifically designed to teach the correct strategy for consistently winning low stakes Sit ‘n Gos.

Volume 1 of the series covers essential knowledge for becoming a successful low stakes Sit ‘n Go player. It includes critical poker concepts like bankroll management, table selection, expressed and implied odds, and ICM. It also covers important elements of pre-flop and post-flop play, such as playing tight-cautious, playing speculative hands, value betting, and fast-playing.

The book also provides an overview of the best poker tools and sites for improving your game and gaining an advantage over your opponents. It includes push-fold charts for 3 to 6-handed play and Heads-Up play, and extensive hand examples to illustrate practical application of concepts.

The e-book version, available on Amazon, includes access to a series of poker training videos that complement the book. These videos explain low stakes strategy through slide presentations and detailed analyses of example hands.

Crushing Low Stakes Poker Volume 1 is a comprehensive tool for mastering low stakes Sit ‘n Gos. Whether you’re struggling with your game or looking to improve, this book provides the tools for success.

This comprehensive gaming guide is a must-have for serious biweekly or monthly poker players looking to elevate their game. The book dedicates entire chapters to essential topics such as calculating probabilities, estimating odds, mastering the art of bluffing and detecting bluffs, and reading opponents’ down cards. With clear, concise writing and helpful illustrations throughout, this instructional book offers valuable insights and strategies that players of all skill levels can benefit from. Whether you’re a beginner looking to build a solid foundation or an experienced player seeking to refine your techniques, this guide provides the tools and knowledge needed to succeed at the poker table.

John Grochowski provides straightforward insights in this book on the functioning of machines and optimal strategies for tackling modern variations of this casino staple. It addresses over 300 questions. How can a player identify a high-paying machine? What impact do bonuses on certain infrequent hands have on strategy? Does the optimal playing method vary on new machines that allow the customer to play three, four, five, 10, or even 50 hands simultaneously?

Poker and business share common elements: people focus, complexity management, and the bravery to make tough choices. Success doesn’t come with a guaranteed recipe. “Beating the Odds” presents seven key strategies for success, using relatable poker situations. These strategies are as relevant in the office as they are during a poker game. The seven strategies that distinguish winners from losers are: decision-making driven by specific outcomes, adaptable game plans, dedicated resources, professional focus, not being distracted by the cards, discipline, and courage for long-term success. To apply these strategies to your business, first establish your desired outcomes and allocate the necessary plans, resources, and time. Then, play like a professional: focus on people, maintain discipline, and have the courage to overcome challenges. “Beating the Odds” demonstrates how to use these strategies to consistently perform well at work, and possibly improve your poker game.

King Yao explains how to play Hold’Em poker, covering topics such as sizing up your opponents, counting “outs,” figuring pot odds, and understanding the value of position. He also delves into determining when to raise, call, or fold, as well as strategies for bluffing, semi-bluffing, slowplaying, and check-raising. Additionally, Yao provides insights into regular games, shorthanded games, and playing poker on the Internet.

This revolutionary gambling book offers a comprehensive analysis of Limit and Pot-Limit Omaha, Texas Hold ’em, and Seven-Card Stud, as well as No-Limit Hold ’em. It provides a general discussion of the three primary skills of poker—”people, probabilities, and money”—and includes a detailed overview of starting-hand selection and simple methods for calculating probabilities relevant to these games. Additionally, the book features analyses of a hundred examples of the most common situations in “after the flop play” for Omaha and Hold ’em, and “beyond the fourth street” play for Seven-Card Stud.

This book stands out from other poker books by explaining the theory of the game in simple terms, without delving into complex math or formulas. The book primarily consists of Eckstut’s private lessons and includes basic poker math calculations for outs and pot odds, as well as verification tasks and tests. Eckstut believes that each player possesses four types of knowledge: what they know, what they know they don’t know, what they don’t know they don’t know, and what they don’t know they know. The book caters to those who already understand the rules, basic terms, and strategies of poker, and is not suitable for complete beginners. “Bobbo’s Bible” offers useful information, breaking down difficult strategies, game principles, and formulas into simple language, and includes complex strategies that can be applied after mastering the fundamentals. The book’s price at release was over $1,000, reflecting the value of Bobbo’s expensive and effective lessons.

Pat Dittmar provides a comprehensive and easy-to-understand explanation of the basic odds, probabilities, and expectations in Hold’Em and Omaha, emphasizing that players have little chance of improving their results without a fundamental understanding of these concepts. The book is aimed at beginning through semi-pro players who want to enhance their performance, and features complete formulations demonstrated through easy-to-follow, color-coded calculations. Dittmar, head of trading and development at TradePointTechnologies.com, believes that successful poker players possess the skills required to excel in the fast-paced, global financial markets, and his organization recruits traders exclusively from the poker world. “Practical Poker Math” addresses the crucial question: What are the odds of winning at poker if you don’t know the odds in poker?

This guide to Omaha high-low poker, is the only one providing reliable data on all 5,211 possible hands. It uniquely illustrates the odds of each of the 5,278 hands winning the high, low end of the pot, and the frequency of scooping all chips.

Video poker and various other video games are rapidly expanding in popularity within casinos. Many of these games offer an enjoyable mix of luck and strategy, which can potentially lead to sustained victories, provided you understand which machines to choose and the best way to play them.

This is a poker strategy book that focuses on teaching winning concepts and strategies for two popular poker games: Big O and Pot Limit Omaha Hi-Lo (PLO8). The book is designed for players who are familiar with Texas Hold’em but want to expand their skills and knowledge to these high-low split games. It covers topics such as hand selection, reading opponents, pot odds, and bluffing, as well as specific strategies for playing Big O and PLO8. The goal of the book is to help Hold’em players transition to these games and improve their overall poker skills.

Texas Holdem Poker Odds is a guide to understanding and calculating the probabilities involved in Texas Holdem Poker. The book presents precise odds for all gaming events using formulas, algorithms, and tables, aiming to help players make informed betting decisions by quickly finding the odds for their own hand and their opponents’ hands. It covers immediate odds, long-shot odds for both the player’s and opponents’ hands, and other relevant probabilities. While some familiarity with probability and set theory is helpful, the numerical results are presented in tables for easy reference. Suitable for beginners and advanced players alike, this book serves as a trusted resource for mastering the mathematics behind Texas Holdem Poker.

A resource designed specifically for beginners who wish to delve into the side of poker. This book strives to empower readers to become players by offering 25 insightful tips that encompass a wide array of poker math concepts, such as probability, odds and expected value. Moreover it delves into aspects like poker theory and strategy equipping novices with a foundation, in the game and enhancing their decision making abilities at the poker table.

The Basics of Winning Caribbean Stud Poker and Let It Ride provides an introduction to the rules, strategies, and techniques for playing and winning at Caribbean Stud Poker and Let It Ride, two popular casino card games. The book aims to help readers understand the basics of these games, improve their skills, and increase their chances of winning. It covers topics such as game rules, betting strategies, odds, and tips for playing in a casino environment. The book is designed for both beginners and experienced players who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in these games.

Whether you’re just starting out in poker or have been playing for some time, this book is designed to elevate your game through the application of poker math. It’s written in clear, easy-to-understand language, focusing solely on enhancing your poker skills without any unnecessary filler. By using poker math, you can advance to the next level, regardless of your current experience. The key topics covered in this book include tracking pot sizes, selecting hands that are profitable, counting your outs, and calculating odds.

This book reveals that the fear of poker math being too difficult to learn is unfounded. In reality, mastering the fundamental math of No Limit Holdem poker is not only straightforward but also crucial for those looking to increase their profits at the poker table. By not applying basic math, players essentially reduce the game to mere guesswork. This book will teach you how to use simple arithmetic to significantly enhance your skill advantage over your opponents, helping you to win more and lose less. Poker players who ignore math are just guessing, but after reading this book, you’ll be equipped to make the correct mathematical decisions during the game. These simple mathematical concepts are vital for anyone looking to improve their poker game.