Little black book - Phil Gordon

Preface to Italian Edition Alberto Russo

In turn there are many strategy books some good some less so. They offer advice such as " ... if you're in middle position raise with AQ offsuit if you are the first to get into the game or you call if there was already a revival .. " this is not that kind of book.

This book is about the life style of poker.

What is the lifestyle of poker, you ask? And ' how the game works , books that are worth reading , what to expect in a cardroom , the online game , going from low- to middle -limit to limit high-limit , how to participate and win in tournaments and how to know when you are ready to become professionals. Texas Hold'em is not an easy game.

No one goes from being the champion of the home game to become the Champion of Poker Tour in one night.

With a little ' hard work, study and discipline , you can become a winning player .

Poker is a game of skill and play well not only depends on a good hand or the ability to hide emotions.

The first step towards a style of play worthy of the great is to learn to think like a poker player.

Phil Gordon plays poker with the best players in the world. He has condensed his years of experience (including two World Poker Tour championships and won more than $ 1.7 million in tournaments ) in this ' Little Black Book ' , a compelling read for players of all levels.

Be masters of the basics of the game, is just the beginning - to be able to manage the strategy and theatrics makes the difference between legendary wins and defeats sensational .

In addition to discussing the essential aspects of the game , Phil and co-author Jonathan Grotenstein , provide tips on everything you need to know about the game - an indispensable tool used by all the big players, the "goodies" , anecdotes explanatory .

Each chapter ends with " The decisive moment " that allows you to verify the concepts just learned. Anyone can become a winning player with the right amount of courage, patience , aggression, observation skills and , perhaps most importantly, the commitment to become a better player . Phil analyzes the game and the type of tenacity and motivation necessary to improve your game . Please read this guide , which includes the lifestyle of poker is the best thing to do .

Phil Gordon is a world class poker player , a respected teacher and author of Little Green Book and Little Blue Book. He has won more than $ 1.7 million in prize money in tournaments, including two World Poker Tour wins and five final table appearances in the World Series of Poker. He lives in Las Vegas