Review: Secrets of Tournament Poker Volume 1 by Jonathan Littleby Andrew Brokos | Published: Nov 14, '13 |
I just published a review of the first volume of Jonathan Little’s Secrets of Tournament Poker:
Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker Volume 1 is a dangerous book because it has the potential to lull inexperienced readers into a false sense of understanding. Only the simplest of concepts are explained in clear and straightforward fashion, with Little blithely advising readers to use their judgment whenever things get complicated. Help with these tricky judgment calls is of course what all but the most inexperienced players will be looking for in a poker book. For example, “If called, you should make a continuation bet on every flop, as you are representing a strong hand by re-raising pre-flop. Again, do not go overboard with these plays or they will become unprofitable.” So, continuation bet every time, but don’t go overboard with it?
You can read my full review here.