Tommy has written some awesome essays and I think I'm likely to enjoy his book. An excerpt that jumped out at me:
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There is one particular anticipation mistake that takes the cake. It’s the simplest one, and the most common. In a headsup pot, when you bet or raise, your opponent can only fold, call, or raise. If he folds, your next betting decision is not until the next hand. If he calls, your next betting decision is not until the next street. If he raises – and only if he raises – you must act now. That is why, when you bet or raise, there is strategically nothing to anticipate except a raise, and therefore, if you have not anticipated a raise, you not only made a mistake, you made the only mistake possible.
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:38 am Post subject:
I noticed that as well - I found this to be an excellent read. It is a neat way to think about poker. So much of the book rang true to me that I really liked it a lot.
I read this book as soon as it came out, but i dont think i got as much out of it as other people seem to. Much of it seemed so obvious....such as the example of anticipating a bet as in the example quoted earlier in the thread.
Perhaps i need to re-read it in a year's time when i have more experience or knowledge to really benefit....Many better players have said good things about this book, and about the author in general, so it must be something to do with my lack of understanding of the game.
It was an easy read though, pretty good for something before going to bed or on a plane.
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