Books on Online Poker

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.

Once primarily played in casinos, No-Limit hold ’em has evolved into an online phenomenon. In his book, Harrington on Online Cash Games, Dan Harrington provides key insights and strategies to conquer the online poker world, which significantly differs from traditional casino games. He guides you on managing different stack sizes, playing at 6-max tables, dealing with increased aggression, and utilizing poker databases and heads-up displays for insights on opponent’s tendencies. Harrington also offers detailed strategies for preflop and post-flop play in both micro-stakes and challenging small-stakes games.

A comprehensive guide that takes you from poker basics to mastering various game types, including cardroom, casino, home, and online play. “The Big Book of Poker” covers everything from competing in local tournaments to multi-million dollar televised events like the World Series of Poker, with a focus on hold’em in all its forms, including no-limit games. Warren imparts valuable strategies on betting, raising, check-raising, bluffing, semi-bluffing, and leveraging position and pot odds. The book also serves as a comprehensive glossary of poker terminology, both common and obscure. Suitable for players of all skill levels, from novices to professionals, this resource is packed with charts, diagrams, examples, and colorful insights into the game, providing readers with the knowledge and skills needed to hold their own against tough competition and ultimately succeed at the poker table.

A comprehensive 540-page theoretical textbook on Online No Limit Hold’em Cash Games, designed to teach players of all levels, from near-beginner to seasoned player. The book is structured as a complete poker syllabus. It contains 80 colorfully illustrated instructive figures and 152 carefully chosen example hands analyzed in great detail, covering essential skills necessary to succeed in the modern game, from pre-flop opening ranges to game theory-based post-flop balanced strategies. The manual ensures that students understand the reasoning behind every recommendation, firmly backing up each with poker math, theory, logic, or a combination thereof. The Grinder’s Manual is an accessible and detailed poker text that could serve as essential reading for a university course on poker, if such a subject existed.

Once just a typical Brisbane teen working at Pizza Hut and spending his free time on his computer, Daniel Tzvetkoff soon found himself living a lavish American lifestyle. He was earning $3 million a week and indulging in a life of luxury cars, yachts, and VIP nightclubs. His life was a reflection of the online poker world, where college students made millions from their dorm rooms and fortunes were constantly changing hands. However, his move to Las Vegas led him to the brink of disaster. With the FBI on his tail and millions in debt to poker companies, Tzvetkoff needed a miracle to avoid ruin. When he finally made his move, it sent shockwaves through the online poker world and left him to shoulder the blame.

Texas Hold’em, a popular game on TV and major tournaments, has become the gold standard of poker. Players are now favoring a specific version – No Limit Hold’em, which allows unlimited betting, creating larger pots and more excitement. While the dynamics are similar to low-limit games, the strategy differs significantly. This book focuses on teaching the basics of Texas Hold’em, with an emphasis on no-limit strategy for cash games, online games, and no-limit tournaments.

Poker Workbook: 6max Online Cash Games is the exact studying tool you need to stay one step ahead of your opponents. This workbook, complete with 40 exercises from 50NL, guides you through the process of hand reading to explore situations you encounter regularly. Each exercise takes you action-by-action, helping you focus on the important aspects of each hand. By working through these exercises, you will understand your own ranges (and situations where you are too tight), your opponent’s ranges (and situations where you can bluff more), and even range vs. range spots, preparing you to tangle with solid regs in your next session. You will then be able to put your hand reading improvements to use, finding the right hero folds, spots to value bet thinner, and situations where you can correctly fire huge bluffs.

Play Poker Like the Pros is a comprehensive guide on how to play and win at modern poker games such as Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Seven-Card Stud, and Razz. Even if you’re a novice who has never handled a deck of cards, Hellmuth’s book will guide you through the rules and setup of each game, followed by basic and advanced strategies. He instructs on when to play certain hands, bluff, raise, or fold, and offers techniques for reading opponents and maintaining composure under stress. The book also includes special sections on conquering online poker games and a behind-the-scenes look at tournament play. Hellmuth’s strategies are designed to help you triumph over any type of player, from the unpredictable Jackal and the overzealous Elephant, to the conservative Mouse and the skilled Lion.

This essential guide by Victor H. Royer, a distinguished gambling columnist and casino expert, is the ultimate resource for players aiming to elevate their game, boost their skills, and secure significant winnings in online poker. It caters to everyone from eager novices to experienced professionals, offering comprehensive insights to enhance their gaming experience. Royer shares his expertise on the distinctions between online and traditional poker games, providing strategies to overcome typical challenges and adapt to the unique requirements of playing over the internet.

Texas Hold’em For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is the ideal guide for beginners wanting to play poker online or in-person. It equips you with the necessary skills to succeed in poker rooms, from understanding the ranking of poker hands to implementing betting strategies. The book also offers tips to enhance your odds in casinos and online poker rooms, participate confidently in poker tournaments, and bluff, bet, raise, and fold appropriately. Even for seasoned players, it serves as a valuable resource to revisit the basics and hone their skills. However, mastering the game’s slang, rules, and complexities can be a daunting task.

This book is a must-have for the 95% of poker players sticking to low-limit games, offering them a chance to win big in the $1-$2, $2-$4, $4-$8, $6-$12 games commonly found in casinos, card rooms, and home poker games. Smith shares essential tips and strategies for winning at various poker games including hold’em (limit and no-limit), Omaha high-low, seven-card stud, as well as online and low-limit poker tournaments. The advice is straightforward, making it perfect for beginners and those new to the game. With poker’s increasing popularity, this book is the key to learning how to play and win.

‘How to Win…’ is a captivating tale of author Pat Walsh’s transformation from an ordinary guy to a high stakes gambler, and likely back to an ordinary guy. The narrative starts with him playing online poker, progressing to the world series – the ultimate goal for the 150 million Americans who play poker weekly. The book explores the online poker explosion, the popularity of televised games, and the less glamorous side of the lifestyle. Despite his wife’s lack of support, Walsh enthusiastically pursues his dream. This book is for every poker enthusiast who ever thought they could beat the pros with enough money, time, and practice. Walsh boldly puts this theory to the test, equipped with high hopes, a lucky hat, and his wife’s money. ‘How To Win…’ is a relatable story for players worldwide, balancing family, work, and the pursuit of a professional gambling career, and failing at all three. The book’s engaging charm and humor make it as addictive as poker itself.

In 2006, the internet was a playground for the youth. A group of intelligent and resourceful teenagers harnessed its power to conquer the game of poker. Using online aliases such as Good2cu, Apathy, and Raptor, they exchanged strategies and advice through online chats and message boards. They emerged from their homes in Fort Worth, Texas; Okemos, Michigan; and Toronto, Canada, to meet in Vegas. There, they made a fortune playing poker, even before they were legally allowed to enter a casino. As teenagers with a lot of money and no obligations, they lived a life of partying and transformed from internet geeks with no life skills into legends. This is the fascinating true story of the rise and fall of internet poker, as told by its most unexpected heroes: college dropouts who used social media to bluff their way to the top.

Enjoy poker online in a fun and easy manner! Over the past five years, the number of people playing poker, either for fun or professionally, has doubled from 50 million to over 100 million. This includes a significant increase in young players. Online betting has seen a nearly four-fold increase in the past year, with total bets exceeding $30 billion. Winning at Internet Poker For Dummies is a comprehensive guide to this popular game. It highlights the top online platforms and games, and provides guidance on placing secure bets. The book also covers account setup, fund security, basic online poker navigation, internet lingo, online poker etiquette, popular games like Texas Hold ‘Em and Omaha, winning strategies, and tournament participation.

The Rough Guide to Poker is a comprehensive guide to the world’s most popular card game. It traces the game’s history from its inception on Mississippi riverboats to the current surge in online play and televised tournaments. The guide also highlights the game’s allure, glamour, and infamy, featuring famous poker personalities like Johnny Moss, Thomas “Amarillo Slim” Preston, Richard Nixon, Brad Pitt, and Ben Affleck. It also acknowledges the growing popularity of female players, such as actress Linda Fiorentino who secured her role in Men In Black through a poker game. The guide explores the global interest in poker, from its appearance in recent films to its prevalence on celebrity TV poker. It provides detailed instructions on various game versions, insider tips, and strategies for success. It also includes a comprehensive glossary of poker terms and recommends the best places to play, from Las Vegas casinos to top online sites.

The popularity of poker remains high, fueled by the World Poker Tour, ESPN’s coverage of the World Series of Poker, the Celebrity Poker Tour, and more upcoming coverage. Warren’s book includes a special section on tournaments and Internet play, providing a comprehensive approach for readers. Warren focuses on strategies and plays needed to win money in current games. He addresses the most relevant questions from his readers, teaching them how to maximize their earnings, use their position to their advantage, adjust to opponents’ playing styles, and make smart percentage plays. The book includes numerous charts, real hand examples, and illustrations.

Pawel Nazarewicz decided to prove that it was still possible to build a bankroll from scratch in online poker, despite players’ complaints about its difficulty. He began with micro stakes and managed to turn $100 into $10,000 in 120 days. He repeated this achievement a year later in just 100 days. In his book, Pawel provides the essential elements for long-term online poker success. He emphasizes seven key principles: Accepting Variance, Managing Your Bankroll, Developing Reads, Playing Solid, Staying on Your A-Game, Putting in the Hours, and Remaining a Student.

Playing poker against real opponents online might just be the new frontier of the game. It’s an experience that takes place in a digital realm, where virtual tables and player icons represent you and your opponents, all while specialized algorithms shuffle the “cards” randomly. This online world offers the convenience of finding a game at any hour, catering to players across different time zones. While it might be early morning in California, it’s the perfect time to play in Europe, ensuring there’s always someone ready for a game of poker. However, this version of poker comes with its unique twists. The essence of the game remains unchanged, but the introduction of technology can lead to some surprising and unusual situations.

Prepare for the accelerated pace and intensity of online poker. Abandon your live-game strategy to develop a killer internet game. Learn to pick up online tells and decrease the margins for error. Avoid common pitfalls and bankroll cripplers. Understand online cheater tactics to stop them.

The allure of No Limit Hold’em has made it the poker game of choice. However, experienced professionals recognize that Limit Hold’em offers some of the most lucrative, low-risk opportunities. This updated and revised edition, with over 100 new pages and 250 example hands, provides a comprehensive course in winning Limit Hold’em. It offers step-by-step guidance on: selecting starting hands pre-flop, applying sound poker theory for winning play, setting traps and avoiding pitfalls, playing through the Flop, the Turn, and the River, understanding the odds and probabilities essential for success, bluffing strategies and detecting habitual bluffers, and much more. It also includes new chapters on strategies for short-handed games and multi-way pots. Poker is enjoyable, but winning makes it even better. With Matthew Hilger’s Internet Texas Hold ’em as your guide, you can quickly learn what others take a lifetime to discover.

A comprehensive guide for poker players of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced players looking to improve their game, with a focus on the transition from land-based cardrooms to online platforms. The book covers the wide range of games, betting limits, and tournaments available online, running 24/7 at virtually every poker site, catering to players with varying bankrolls from pennies to hundreds of thousands of dollars, as well as play money options for risk-free learning. Shulman provides strategies for profitable game selection, adjusting to the aggressive and loose nature of online games, using Internet tools to study opponents’ playing styles, and employing specific strategies for success, including secrets used by online players, tells, multitabling, cash and tournament strategies, bankroll management, maximizing wins, and sit-and-go, turbo, and super turbo strategies, along with a special chapter dedicated to software tools and online training resources.

The book addresses the significant changes in poker over the past few years, particularly the shift towards online play, which has led to the development of new winning strategies. The book provides the necessary tools and theory for navigating challenging mid-stakes short-handed games, especially those played online. It explores the latest techniques and strategies employed by many of today’s top players and explains the strategic approaches required for success. The text covers a wide range of topics, including three-betting, exploiting weak players, beating short-stackers, board texture, optimal bluffing frequencies, and an in-depth analysis of ranges, including range structure, polarized ranges, and range balance. Additionally, the book examines the concept of hand-reading by assigning perceived ranges to players and demonstrates ways to manipulate one’s image to influence opponents’ strategies. Analytical No Limit Hold’em also discusses the use of tracking programs and heads-up displays, and includes a chapter dedicated to computer security in the context of online poker.

Building on the success of his first best-selling book, “Moorman’s Book of Poker,” Chris Moorman takes a different approach in his second publication, “Moorman.” In this book, he not only analyzes his own poker hands but also shares the captivating journey of his remarkable achievements. Chris opens up about his early life, his introduction to poker, and chronicles both the peaks and valleys of his career to date. He immerses readers in the realm of poker, where victories can amount to millions of dollars and losses can be even more staggering. By studying the strategic reasoning of the most successful online poker player in history, readers are offered invaluable insights that could significantly elevate their own game. Moreover, the book features contributions from several world-class professional poker players, including Daniel Negreanu, Liv Boeree, and Fedor Holz, who offer their perspectives on Chris’s strategies. This enriches the narrative by providing a multifaceted view of his approach to the game.

This book is the ideal guide for anyone looking to improve their poker game, whether you’re a home game enthusiast ready to step up your play or an intermediate player facing challenges. It goes beyond the basics that beginner poker books often focus on, covering crucial topics that are usually only briefly touched upon in advanced texts. These include reading hands and opponents, calculating odds and outs, adjusting your strategy based on the type of game, and much more. It also provides insights into practicing and playing poker online. As Roy West mentions in his introduction, this is a “thinking about poker” book that you’ll wish your opponents haven’t read. Suitable for players of hold’em or stud, this book by is designed to put you on the path to winning.

Update your internet play now to ensure you secure your share. In “Killer Poker Online/2,” you will learn how to:

– Exploit online players’ patterns, tendencies, and weaknesses
– Implement winning strategies that are infeasible in real-world games
– Triumph in the unique sit-and-go tournament
– Overcome opponents in heads-up play
– Identify the dangers of online cash games
– Master and dominate full-field online tournaments.

This book outlines the principles of exploitative poker, which fundamentally involves playing against the player and leveraging weaknesses in their poker game. It guides you on how to accomplish this in online poker by employing poker tracking software and HUD stats to monitor and pinpoint player tendencies. By developing a thorough understanding of the tendencies associated with different player types, you can effectively exploit these. An essential part of the strategy includes choosing the most profitable tables and seats within your poker network, ensuring you’re positioned to maximize your winnings.

Building on a basic ABC poker strategy, this book introduces additional exploitative techniques to significantly enhance your poker skills. After reading, you’ll emerge as a formidable and respected opponent at the poker table, adept at quickly distinguishing between skilled and unskilled players, including NITs, TAGs, LAGs, Loose Passives, Calling Stations, and Bad Aggressive Maniacs. Crucially, you’ll learn how to play against each type of player in a way that is both profitable and exploitative, recognizing their strengths and targeting their weaknesses.

Furthermore, you’ll gain the ability to identify the most lucrative poker games available on your chosen network. This comprehensive approach will not only make you a more successful and content poker player but, most importantly, a more profitable one. By following the strategies outlined in this book, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a feared and respected adversary at the poker table, capable of exploiting opponents for maximum gain.

Brilliant Poker is filled with all the essential tips and tricks required for winning consistently. Through its visually engaging approach and straightforward instructions, this book elevates players from beginners to advanced levels. By providing insights and strategies, Brilliant Poker helps enhance your gameplay.

The Everything Online Poker Book serves as your accessible guide to mastering the game, whether you’re a novice stepping into the world of poker or an intermediate player transitioning from live games to the online arena. This book covers the essentials of poker, along with strategies and advice tailored for online play.

Discover How To:
– Locate poker resources on the Internet.
– Create an account and place secure bets.
– Choose the best site, join a table, and navigate through an online game.
– Understand online poker etiquette.
– Determine the stakes and manage other player expenses.
– Protect yourself from cheaters.

Explore the digital realm of high-stakes poker. Packed with expert insights and battle-tested strategies, this comprehensive guide equips both players with the tools they need to conquer the virtual felts. From mastering the nuances of online gameplay to exploiting opponent tendencies and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of online poker platforms, Holden’s meticulous analysis and insider tips provide a roadmap to success in the world’s hottest game. Whether you’re grinding cash games or competing in prestigious online tournaments, this book is your indispensable companion to elevating your game and dominating the digital felt.

Discover the exhilarating world of online poker with Deal Me In! Whether you’re a seasoned player transitioning to the digital realm or a complete novice eager to dive in, this comprehensive primer has you covered. From understanding basic rules to mastering online etiquette, you’ll learn how to play smart, stay safe, and have fun. Explore strategies for navigating virtual cardrooms, participating in big-time tournaments, and honing your skills in Texas Hold ‘Em. With expert guidance on everything from setting up accounts to incorporating advanced moves, Deal Me In! is your companion to the exciting and dynamic world of online poker.

Poker Satellite Strategy, a book by professional poker player Dara O’Kearney, provides a comprehensive guide to winning satellite tournaments, a less-explored path to significant winnings for small stakes players. The book offers a step-by-step approach to every stage of a satellite tournament, eliminating the stress and uncertainty often associated with them. Readers will learn how to adjust their play, when to fold, call or shove, and how to adapt to different players and situations. O’Kearney, an Irish professional poker player, is known as a satellite specialist, with over $1 million in winnings from satellite tournaments alone. His book is endorsed by Daiva Byrne, a professional poker player and advocate for women in poker, who believes it will revolutionize how satellites are played.

How can you determine the winning frequency of each starting hand against a specific or random hand? – What’s the likelihood of your opponent having a pocket pair when they raise? – What are the chances of an over-card flopping when you have JJ? – How can you ascertain if drawing is profitable? All these questions and more are answered in Texas Hold’em Odds and Probabilities. Every decision you make at the poker table is somehow linked to odds and probabilities, whether you’re deciding to bet, call, fold, raise, or bluff. This book covers all game forms, including limit, no-limit, and tournament situations, and goes beyond just calculating odds to focus on applying them for better decision-making. Hilger’s method proves that you don’t need to be a math genius to succeed in poker. Simple strategies that anyone can learn will have you competing with top players in no time. Topics covered include raising draws for value, backdoor draws, pre-flop all-in decisions, hand protection, stack size impact, and more. The book also includes the most comprehensive collection of Texas Hold’em charts and statistics ever published. Poker is more enjoyable when you win, and understanding the basic math behind each decision can help you do just that. Matthew Hilger, the author of this book, also wrote the best-selling Internet poker book, Internet Texas Hold’em.

Discover how to play poker online and win big with the world’s best! However, many find it challenging to compete with seasoned players, often losing money. This extraordinary book is your ticket to financial prosperity in the highly entertaining and lucrative game that’s the talk of the town. Regardless of whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, this book has got you covered.