Poker: The Real Deal Book Review

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Ryan Carter

The Real Deal
By: Phil Gordon

Phil Gordon shows you how to think like a poker player.

A new player who starts out reading books that only deal with starting

requirements is missing out on a lot of information important to the growth of a

poker player. Phil Gordon agreed with that and in Poker: The Real Deal he covers

many of the topics a new player needs to know to think like a poker player.

Contrary to popular belief poker did not begin in 2002 with the start of the

World Poker Tour. Poker has a very rich and interesting history that most

players introduced during the poker boom are unaware of. In order to truly

understand poker you need to know where it came from. Gordon offers a brief

history of the game that that both new players and old will find interesting.

After covering the history of the game he uses the rest of the book the

information and methods that will transform you from a TV newbie to a real poker

player. His basic strategy guide offers a clearly written explanation that any

new player should be able to grasp. It also offers some interesting nuggets of

wisdom that makes it a worthwhile read for the more experienced player. If you

have ever been confused about the etiquette and procedures of either live card

room or online poker, Gordon also goes into details on these subjects. He closes

the book with an interesting account of the World Series of Poker main event.

Gordon uses a style that is easy to read while keeping entertaining and

amusing. If you are a fan of TV poker and are interested in stepping your game

up to a higher level, this is the perfect book to make than transition. It

covers enough basic material to not leave anyone behind, but also has enough

gems that intermediate players can appreciate it as well.