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There’s more to poker than the obvious matters of odds and bluffing, as poker master Mason Malmuth–himself a professional mathematician–discovered long ago. Now Malmuth shares his insights and expertise in a collection of bite-sized essays on every aspect of the game in its various forms. This is no book for beginners. It assumes you already have a firm grounding in poker. However, good players who want to become great players will find this an invaluable source of profitable wisdom covering general concepts, technical matters, structure of play, strategy, psychology of image, tournament play, and card room matters.

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Poker is an extremely complicated game. This is especially true if your form of poker is either Texas Hold’em or Seven Card Stud. In addition, the typical opponent that you will face has gotten tougher as the years have gone by. As a result, those of you who just play tight (also known as playing ABC) are unable to win more than just a small amount at the lower limits. As a result, to win at poker in today’s modern game requires not only numerous skills, but also a lot of thinking about the game.

This text contains many of the author’s current ideas on poker and related subjects. Topics covered include General Concepts, Technical Ideas, Structure, Strategic Ideas, Image, Tournament Notes, In the Cardrooms, and Poker Quizzes. In addition, advice is offered on jackpot games, handling pressure, why you lose, fluctuations, bankroll requirements, differences between stud and hold’em, too many bad players, limit versus no-limit, thinking fast, weak tight opponents, the best hold’em seat, playing short handed, playing loose or tight, appropriate image, being an alternate in tournaments, taking advantage of tight play in tournaments, behaving professionally, the future of poker, and much more.

The book is designed to make the reader do a great deal of thinking about the game. In fact, very few readers will agree with everything the text offers, but the information provided should help most people become better players.

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Maran Illustrated Poker is a valuable resource to a wide range of readers – from those who want to play a friendly game to those who aspire to become regulars at the Vegas high roller tables. Maran Illustrated Poker cleverly structures the entire playing process, allowing you to get inside the game. Full-color photographs and card examples and clear, step-by-step instructions walk you through each stage of the poker game from beginning to end. Thorough topic introductions and useful tips provide additional information and advice to help enhance the your poker experience. This colorful, easy to use and informative resource will allow you to learn the ins and outs of poker comfortably at your own pace. Maran Illustrated Poker is packed with essential information for readers who are picking up poker for the first time, and will provide more experienced players with a refresher course on the basics and the opportunity to refine their game. Maran Illustrated Poker will cost less than the price of a Vegas poker game, and will be a permanent resource that will provide years of enjoyment.

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In the tradition of Super System, an exclusive collection of champions and superstars have been brought together to share their strategies, insights, and tactics for winning big money at poker, specifically no-limit hold’em tournaments. This is priceless advice from players who individually have each made millions of dollars in tournaments, and collectively, have won more than 20 WSOP bracelets, two main event championships, 100 major tournaments and $50 million in tournament winnings! Featuring Daniel Negreanu, Dan Harrington, Marcel Luske, Kathy Liebert, Mike Sexton, Mel Judah, Marc Salem, T.J. Cloutier and Chris “Jesus” Ferguson. This must-read book is a goldmine for all serious players, aspiring pros, and future WSOP champions! 

About the Author

The author, a Boeing 747 Captain with a large US-based cargo company by trade, found that his prize winnings from poker tournaments rivaled his income as a professional pilot, and has become an avid player and fan of no-limit hold’em.