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There are a number of ways to get better at no limit Texas hold’em. The best way is to practice. The more experience you get, the more situations you will see and the more opportunities you will have to get better.

Another way is to receive instruction from friends who play poker, but not everyone has friends with a great deal of expertise. Finally, you can read books on poker.

Poker Author David Sklansky

If you do choose to read poker books, you should read poker books written by the best. David Sklansky is one of the foremost authors in poker today.

If there is one name associated with poker books outside of Doyle Brunson, it is probably David Sklansky. His “Theory of Poker” and books on “Hold’em Poker for Advanced Players” and “Tournament Poker for Advanced Players” revolutionized the game.

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Joe Navarro knows when you’re lying. As you can guess, this may make him someone you might not want to play poker with. Fortunately, Joe is on your side. As a former analyst for the FBI, Joe spent years learning to pick up on subtle clues as to what a person’s behavior really means. In Read’em and Weep, Joe applies those skills to the poker table and shows you how you can get an edge.

Principles of Tell Spotting

The most important thing that Navarro stresses is that poker players need to be observant. Navarro teaches that players should get into the habit of being observant in their everyday lives, so that this habit will transfer easily to the poker table. He gives guidelines on how players can do this.

He also stresses that players must establish a baseline for their opponents’ behaviors. A shaking hand may be a tell or it may mean a player has a lot of nervous energy. What players should look for is deviations from normal behavior.

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Internet poker has taken over the poker world. While 20 years ago there was no such thing as Internet poker, today there are more Internet poker professionals than live poker pros. Due to the large pool of players and non-existent overhead, the temptation of the Internet game is too great for most pros to resist. It’s a popular choice for amateurs too. Those with busy schedules can enjoy poker action from their living room and not worry about how to get to a live casino.

John Vorhaus has been promoting his “Killer Poker” strategy for years, and finally brings it to the online game with his work, “Killer Poker Online: Crushing the Internet Game” For those looking for an edge in their Internet battles, this is a great addition to the library.

Vorhaus wisely opens his book by asking the reader what he is hoping to get out of Internet poker. Are you looking for fun? To challenge yourself? To make money? While playing great poker may help you achieve all these goals, knowing where you are coming from will allow you to identify the particular challenges and obstacles you will face along the way.

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