Gutshot Gus
Visionary
Platinum Level
If I could only have one book it would be "The Theory of Poker" by David Sklansky.
It gets pretty deep on the math "nuts and bolts". If you are not into that point of view I think that" Little Green Book" by Phil Gordon does a good job of explaining the how to without all of the math that Sklansky uses.
It gets pretty deep on the math "nuts and bolts". If you are not into that point of view I think that" Little Green Book" by Phil Gordon does a good job of explaining the how to without all of the math that Sklansky uses.
Phoenix Wright
Legend
Loyaler
As with anything, I'd begin with some "classics" like this thread mentions. I don't think I've read too many "classics" in poker (if any!), so probably can't recommend them. I've read a lot of poker books, but either somewhat advanced ones or books loosely related to poker.
Perhaps a good poker book I've read which may be useful for a beginner is Play Poker Like The Pros (Hellmuth) even though it is an older book; it keeps things fairly simple and that is great for beginning
Perhaps a good poker book I've read which may be useful for a beginner is Play Poker Like The Pros (Hellmuth) even though it is an older book; it keeps things fairly simple and that is great for beginning
magister1
Rock Star
Bronze Level
Honestly as a new player I wouldn't bother with books. Almost all the advice on how to play is outdated. There can be some useful information like how to calculate pot odds and terms like that, but you can find that easily for free online these days.
You're better off watching training videos on YT or something modern and updated. I think Jonathan Little has a few books or courses that are updated for small stakes players but I haven't read them myself.
You're better off watching training videos on YT or something modern and updated. I think Jonathan Little has a few books or courses that are updated for small stakes players but I haven't read them myself.
vadimcs1495
Rock Star
Silver Level
Thanks a lot to everyone for the advice. I have already read some books from the above. I'll take a couple of books on note.
As for the materials on YouTube. I watch one poker player and I am going to experience on practice received knowledge . I hope I will succeed.
As for the materials on YouTube. I watch one poker player and I am going to experience on practice received knowledge . I hope I will succeed.