I believe many Sklansky worshipers are offended that anyone would dare attempt a competing book on the subject of Texas Hold'em, but even Lee Jones says in this book that 'Sklansky & Malmuth have written the definitive text on medium limit hold'em.', therefore, that is not what this book is about. This is a book on solid, winning low limit hold'em, not middle or high-limit, and what it teaches is right on for the 4-8 game I play. I agree with about everyone else that this book should be read in conjunction with Sklansky and Malmuth's 'For Advanced Players', however, IT SHOULD BE READ(and read and read etc.)! I have read alot of highbrow criticism of this book from the glut of poker know-it-alls, some of it blatantly false, but I just simply disagree with it and I believe you will too if you read this book. He'll probably tell you some things you already know, but it never hurts to listen again. No one can beat the rake at a low-limit table without a tremendous amount of luck, and Jones doesn't pretend to tell you how.The upshot: if you're playing in low-limit games, read this book before moving on to more advanced books or higher limit games. You have to realize that a $2 raise pre-flop isn't going to get anyone with 2-7 offsuit to fold if they've already called the blinds! You have to adjust your strategy to fit your opponents at a low-limit table, and that is just what Jones addresses. People playing $3/$6 games need to start with the basics and practice with the basics before they jump to the $20/$40 game which is played differently.

Jones recommends playing low, suited connectors in almost any position, for instance.Yes, the book is somewhat basic, but that is no reason to pan it. If you're looking for a book that will teach you how to make a living playing poker, or a book that will explain to you how to read your opponents at the table, or a book that will teach you how to play with the big boys, look somewhere else.However, if you're somewhat new (less than 5 years) to the world of hold'em and casino poker and typically find yourself playing in the $2/$4 - $5/$10 hold'em games, then you should read this book.Jones clearly lays out the reasoning for his strategy, which you will find is one of much looser play than if you simply follow 'standard' hold'em strategy as laid out in 'Hold'em Excellence' by Lou Krieger and other common texts.

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