The Theory of Poker

The Theory of Poker by David Sklansky discusses theories

and concepts applicable to nearly every variation of the game,

including five-card draw (high), seven-card stud, hold 'em, lowball

draw, and razz (seven-card lowball stud). This book introduces you to

the Fundamental Theorem of Poker, its implications, and how it should

affect your play. Other chapters discuss the value of deception,

bluffing, raising, the slow-play, the value of position, psychology,

heads-up play, game theory, implied odds, the free card, and

semibluffing.


Many of today's top poker players will tell you that this is the book

that really made a difference in their play. That is, these are the

ideas that separate the experts from the typical players. Those who

read and study this book will literally leave behind those who don't,

and most serious players wear the covers off their copies. This is the

best book ever written on poker.