The Everything Texas Hold 'em Book: Tips and Tricks You Need to Take the Pot

by John Wenzel

Does your tell-all poker face keep you from winning the pot? Did you know that a well-played bluff can help you win every hand? Have you been unable to master the tricks, tips, and tactics necessary... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1593375794
• ISBN13: 9781593375799
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Everything
• Length: 271 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

Good solid advice that's an easy and enjoyable read.

This is a great book for the beginner/intermediate and a little something for the pros. I go to the local Indian casino 1 time a month to play at the 2-4 tables and by using this book as a quick refresher course I play a much more controlled game. There are a lot of one line finishes to most of the chapters that end up being a pearl of wisdom or an "Ahh..Haa" moment.I am a casual player who likes to have just a little edge and this book does the trick for me.

A great book on Texas Hold'Em

This is so far the best book of its type that I have read. The book starts off slow and basic, but it really gets going after 30 pages or so. Wenzel's writing style is concise, easy to follow, and entertaining. He gives great analogies, and specific examples of card play. All the odds, and intricacies of the game are covered, including how to spot "tells" on your opponents. But most importantly it reads so smoothly, you will look up and notice that you've already read 40 pages and substantially added to your poker knowledge. I wouldn't miss this book if you want to improve your game.

Well written book on Tx Hold Em

This book told me what I needed to learn. Some good quotes in the book as well.

Very good except for one thing.

I really liked this book and was pleasantly surprised by it. It is not one of those extremely basic beginner type books that does little more than explain the rules of the game and tells you to play tightly. It's quite a bit more advanced than that and I found myself agreeing with most things the author had to say. My only problem with the book and the reason I didn't give it five stars is his treatment of internet poker. He more or less claims it is rigged and is strongly against it. He also makes silly claims like it is impossible to play more than one table at a time well etc. Obviously he is more of a live game type of guy and that is fair enough but he is wrong about internet poker. The hundreds of internet millionaires are proof of that. I myself have made a substantial amount of money playing internet poker. That gripe aside, this is a very good book and well worth a read.

A Ton of Great Info.!

I have two shelves full of of holdem poker books including Super System 2, Hellmuth's book, Sklansky's books, TJ Cloutier's and others. Yet, Wenzel's book, believe it or not, may be the best of the bunch. His writing is so good, that it makes Sklansky seem like a hack. And while many beginners will pick up this book, I think intermediate players (such as myself) will get the most out of it. This is because Wenzel comments on and refutes many things that have been written in some of the other books. What's more, the book is easy to read, yet packed full of useful info. I also like that he doesn't just go forward step by step, but interjects all kinds of useful info. throughout. Thus chapter one is just as valuable as the final chapter. And again, the range of material that he covers is mind boggling. If you want a book that "tells it like it is," rather than just giving you a bunch of theory, "The Everything Texas Hold'em Book" is your baby. And because it's an "Everything" book, it will probably be overlooked by most poker players as being too basic, but this is a good thing, as it will give those of us who do read it a significant advantage over them.