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Summary
This collection of poker wisdom from the greatest no-limit poker player in the world, two-time world champion and holder of ten World Series of Poker gold bracelets, is packed with fascinating stories and great poker advice. Doyle shares what he has learned over the years as a rounder fading the white line and risking his last dollar to survive as a professional poker player. Full of wild and zany characters, hair-raising adventures, and fascinating poker showdowns, this book highlights the psychology, strategy tips, and poker wisdom that led to Doyle becoming the greatest poker player of all time.
Author Biography
Doyle ‘Texas Dolly’ Brunson, two-time World Series of Poker champion, is the greatest poker player in the world and the most recognizable. He is the acclaimed author of the best-selling Super System, the best poker book ever written, and is constantly seen on television.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 11 |
| Poker for the Wrong Reasons | |
| The Profit Comes from People | p. 15 |
| Proving Who's Best | p. 21 |
| Gambling with Girls | p. 25 |
| Pride and Poker | p. 29 |
| A Winning Lifestyle | |
| Never Play Soft | p. 35 |
| Thoughts about Hustling | p. 39 |
| Broke is Not Fun | p. 43 |
| Honor in Gambling | p. 47 |
| Are You Ready to Win? | p. 51 |
| World Class Intimidation | p. 55 |
| Bad Habits | |
| Marathon Madness | p. 63 |
| Human Kindness | p. 65 |
| A Sad Tale of Superstition | p. 69 |
| Advice at the Table | |
| Calling: The Right Motive | p. 75 |
| Don't Take a Bluff Personally | p. 79 |
| Count 'Em While You Can | p. 81 |
| Power Poker | p. 83 |
| Why Raise the Limits? | p. 87 |
| No Feel for No-Limit | p. 91 |
| Weird Games, Real Money | p. 95 |
| Bluffing: The Pride and the Panic | p. 99 |
| Working Hard to Win a Call | p. 103 |
| Advice Away From the Table | |
| Leave Your Personal Woes at Home | p. 109 |
| Road Games | p. 111 |
| Being Too Proud of Your Bankroll | p. 113 |
| When Speculation Makes Sense | p. 117 |
| The Library Robbery | p. 123 |
| Winning: It's a State of Mind | p. 127 |
| Strategy and Tactics | |
| Shifting Gears | p. 133 |
| Adapting to the Situation | p. 137 |
| First Grade Hold 'Em | p. 141 |
| When You Play Tight, It's Your Secret | p. 145 |
| Staying in Action | p. 149 |
| Home Poker | |
| Rules for Home Poker | p. 155 |
| A Home Poker Dilemma | p. 159 |
| Getting More Chips than You Bargained For | p. 163 |
| A Smooth Game and Nobody Came | p. 167 |
| Home Games Need Leaders | p. 171 |
| Unfriendly Stakes | p. 175 |
| Sticking with the Rules | p. 179 |
| More Winning Wisdom | |
| Letting the Dog Die | p. 183 |
| Thanks for the Pleasure Players | p. 187 |
| Quitting While You're Ahead | p. 189 |
| There's No Limit Like No-Limit | p. 193 |
| The Ploy's the Play | p. 195 |
| Fun with Even-Money Bets | p. 197 |
| Should Everyone Gamble? | p. 201 |
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