The Bottom Line
This is an excellent book for experienced players who are looking to increase their profits. The illustrated examples make advanced poker concepts easy to understand.
Pros
- Covers advanced strategies to increase profits.
- Illustrated examples explain the situations.
- Covers four different poker games.
Cons
- Not a book for novices
Description
- Some of the concepts discussed include:
- The dangers of playing too many hands.
- Why you should raise rather than call.
- What bankroll requirements do you need.
- The myth of money management.
- How pot odds affect you decisions.
- Advanced strategies for Seven Card Stud.
- Advanced strategies for Texas Hold'em.
- Advanced strategies for Omaha Hi-Lo Split.
- Advanced strategies for Seven Stud Hi-Lo Split.
Guide Review - Book Review -77 Ways to Get the Edge at Casino Poker
In 77 Ways, Renzy starts by covering general poker theory and poker situations that apply to all games. He then devotes a separate section to the four most popular casino poker games: Seven Card Stud, Texas Hold'em, Omaha Hi-Lo Split (8 or better) and Seven Stud Hi-Lo Split.
The book is divided into 77 concepts with each covering a specific poker situation. The illustrations for each concept make it easy to understand how they apply in a live game. The examples are concise and to the point and once understood will get you thinking like winning player.