| |  | Author: Doyle Brunson
Publisher: Cardoza Publishing
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Rating:  75 reviews
Sales Rank: 77,366
Media: Paperback
Edition: Original
Pages: 624
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 1.9
ISBN: 1580421369
Dewey Decimal Number: 795.412
EAN: 9781580421362
ASIN: 1580421369
Publication Date: February 1, 2005
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 A waste of paper? February 10, 2005
W. Martin
19 out of 22 found this review helpful
I was really looking forward to this book, but it was quite a let down. A great deal of the book is just filler and hype for Mike Caro's and Doyle Brunson's poker sites.
The strategy chapters do not start until page 210. The first section is Jennifer Harman's Limit Hold'em chapters. This chapter suffers the same problems that most of the strategy chapters do. It assumes the player is familar with the game, so it doesn't get into much detail, but it also never gets into much depth. All chapters are aimed at high-stakes player. (50/100 PLO with a $100,000 cap anyone?).
The Omaha 8/b chapter is passible, the PLO chapter is horrible as is Doyle's NL and tournament sections. He gives advice, such as playing Q6 because you can flop a double belly-buster draw to it, nevemind you will only flop the DRAW .3% of the time. He also did not update his chapter for the use of blinds instead of antes.
The stand-out chapters of the book are Todd Brunson's Stud 8/b section and Daniel Negraneanu's 2-7 triple draw. Both chapters go into a surprising amount of detail from starting hands to the final street or deal of play for the space they are given.
 Greatest Poker Book Ever Written! Volume 2 January 29, 2005
9 out of 25 found this review helpful
Brunson is to poker what Brazil is to soccer. The same can be said for his game of choice, Texas Hold 'Em.' You see it on ESPN and in casinos all over America and it's become one of the most popular games in the world.
Supersystem I used to sell for 100 bucks back when 100 bucks was worth twice was it is today. At this price, Super System 2 is a steal. I also find it to be surprisingly fresh even though his ideas are nearly 25 years old. The writing is not great. Its left and right bold print bangs you over the head a little bit, but, even so, the author's verve and style are incredibly appealing.
From a technical standpoint, his techniques are unusual and very creative. Although, I can see why Brunson regretted publishing the book in the first place. Most of the things he says about No Limit I would not have thought up myself. Brunson's open style is preferable to Sklansky's closed and tight one in my mind. After you read it, you'll hear yourself saying again and again, "I came here to gamble."
A strategically mixed, and adaptive, style is what made Brunson a double world champion in the first place. His wisdom is valid because even if one always waits for "the nuts" there's absolutely no guarantee that you'll win anything from them. Super System II has helped me be a better poker player and I'm sure it will help you. The only negative thing I can say about it is that its size makes it tough to transport and read, but, other than it, it's sterling.
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 No-limit hold'em? Stick to the first book. January 25, 2005
London Slim (UK)
45 out of 49 found this review helpful
The original Super System is a classic, and can make big changes to your game, especially if you play a lot of no-limit hold'em (the biggest chapter in the book and the one written by Brunson himself). Super System 2, I have to say, is an interesting read but if you're after a good chapter on no-limit hold'em then just buy the first book - the chapters are almost identical! Considering that the chapter on NL HE is probably the reason most people buy this book, I think it's out of order that the book is billed as a sequel, when it's actually much more of a revision. Great writers, good advice, but if you want good NL HE tips, stick to the first book and save yourself some money. If you haven't read the first one then you might as well buy the second one instead, as the other games covered are much more relevant and the tips are better.
Can't stop laughing... January 21, 2005
"Daytona Greg" (Maryland, USA)
0 out of 57 found this review helpful
That was good. "Danny Niegro?". I can't stop laughing. My copy is on the way. Cannot wait - I agree and suspect it will be awesome as well. BTW - Just got "Harrington on Holdem". That is a college course on poker (be prepared to study) and I highly recommend it. I've been waiting for Super System II for quite a while. 5-stars on rep alone.
Editorial Review errors December 6, 2004
J. Luke
2 out of 53 found this review helpful
Super System is the "Bible of Poker", not the Babe Ruth. I mean, c'mon.
Also, I have never heard of Danny Niegro, but I think Daniel Negreanu contributes to this book.
Did the editor really look at this book?
Regardless, based on the first, I am sure the second will be a 5-star.
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