| |  | Authors: Dan Harrington, Bill Robertie
Publisher: Two Plus Two Pub.
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Rating:  254 reviews
Sales Rank: 1,378
Media: Paperback
Pages: 381
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.1
ISBN: 1880685337
Dewey Decimal Number: 795.412
EAN: 9781880685334
ASIN: 1880685337
Publication Date: December 1, 2004
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 Worth reading, then reading all over again July 9, 2009
DWGG (USA)
I'm still very wet behind the ears concerning my play at hold'em. Therefore, I decided to invest a little money in Harrington's book on tournament play instead of investing (losing, actually) much, much more in actual play.
Early in the book Harrington and Robertie share their views on how a typical discussion might go between a beginner seeking advice on a hand he'd played and the top player whom he approaches. Then follows a list of almost a dozen factors that should be considered in a given hand, the last one listed being the cards dealt to you.
The book covers such different factors as playing styles (yours and those of others at your table), pot odds and hand analysis, your table position for the hand, and important considerations in your decision-making before and after the flop, on Fourth Street, and on the River. Each chapter has several "problems" or quizzes to test the reader, derived from hands played in past tournaments.
Early in the book Harrington also shares a hand played at the final table of the 2003 World Series of Poker. No one went all-in on the hand. There was no great showdown after the river card, and no one was eliminated; in fact, everyone but the pot winner eventually folded. When I first read the chapter I wasn't really sure why I should be impressed with, or even interested in, his narration of the hand. Having now finished the book and begun to go back over it, the chapter speaks volumes.
Will this book automatically make you or anyone else who reads it a winner in tournament play? No. But it should give you a long-term advantage over players who aren't willing to take the time to study the game and analyze each hand as a unique situation. I'm impressed enough with it that I've recently ordered the other two volumes in the tournament series.
Paid for itself in one tourney! July 5, 2009
Ricksta (Rhode Island)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have had fun stealing my friends money for the past few years at home games. I wanted to get to the next level and play in large casino tournaments. 48 hours before my second ever live tourney, I received this book. I read the first 250 pages, and entered the tournament. EVERYTHING Harrington talks about was right on.
It felt like I was cheating. 81 man tourney and I finished 5th. From the player types, betting, opening the pot, pot odds, and pre/post flop betting, Harrington gives you an inside look into NLHE tourneys. Can't wait to get back to my local casino and start beating on all the fish!
Great introduction to No Limit Hold'em Tournaments April 27, 2009
Snowblind
This is a well written and clear description of the basics of no limit hold'em tournament play. If you are a beginner like me you'll have tons of great information on how to play the first levels of a tournament. Examples are well chosen to give you an insight to how to react to different scenarios. The book gives you good advice on when to bet and how much to bet.
The information is well explained and easy to understand. I'm sure that anyone wishing to develop his tournament skills will benefit from reading this book. Maybe this is not the perfect first poker book to read, but if you have some experience on tournaments and Texas hold'em and want to take your game to next level this is perfect choice. If you're an experienced tournament player you probably know this stuff already.
This book covers the early stages of tournaments and I think the vol. 2 of this series is about the later phases of the game. I'm currently waiting for the next part to arrive for I wish to learn how to proceed to the final rounds and bigger prizes.
Very good food for thought March 30, 2009
J. Beakley (New England, USA)
This is an excellent book. The writing is clear and uncluttered, and the material well-organized and thoughtfully presented.
The best part of the book is the many, many, many examples that describe certain situations and then ask you what is the "right" action given the circumstances. Even if you don't agree with Harrington's approach in every case, he frames the problems and issues well and forces you to question your intuition in various situations. It's a very fun book for anyone who both loves poker and who is willing to tolerate a little math.
 Good beginner book February 14, 2009
William Freitag (Philadelphia)
6 out of 10 found this review helpful
I purchased this book due to all the good reviews. This book is written well with some info that is good for people do not know concepts like pot valves and counting how many outs your hand has. I feel that most people who play at a higher level may find this book not to be much help if they play at an advanced level. I like Slansky's books a little more and are a little more involved. Not a bad book , but not what I was looking for.
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