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Ok, sorry - One more newbie question.

I've just built up a bankroll of about $40 playing freerolls. I have enough money to play $1.25 SNG's and $.50 MTT's now (according to ferguson rules).

My problem is that i'm losing all the time :). Looks like my game is pretty -EV. Can anyone suggest a realllly easy book to read that would push me over into +EV for these low buyin games? Nothing fancy. Just something easy and simple enough for me to read that would get me over this hump.
 
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Is there just one first book you would recommend? I don't want to overload myself :).

I'm guess these are your top 3 choices for first read?

1. Getting Started in Holdem by Ed Miller essential primar, clearly written, good intro to how you need to learn to think
2. Little Green Book, by Gordon** comprehensive overview, well written/easy read
3. Texas Holdem odds and Probabilities by Hilger learn the math!

Thanks!
 
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I have enough money to play $1.25 SNG's and $.50 MTT's now

With a bankroll that small, my suggestion is that you skip the MTT's. I think they're incredibly hard to cash in as a beginner (and for me too).

As far as the SNG's, my suggestion is that you start with tournaments with the smallest number of players. Single table would be the best, if it's available.

With that in mind, any poker book that talks about starting hands and their positional value is enough to get you started. I started with a Sklansky beginner book, or maybe his low limit ring game book. Also, read everything at Cardschat. Here, you will learn how other players think. You can get some GREAT ideas and insights.

As far as play is concerned, it has been my experience that, unless you get on a really tight table, playing recommended starting hands and folding the rest will get you within sight of the money. That leaves you with the task of learning how to win the hands you decide to play post flop.

Keep reading books, take notes on the other players, and recognize and learn from your mistakes. Do this and good things are going to happen.

Meanwhile, keep winning the freerolls until you get positive cashflow on the paid games.
 
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