American Casino Guide by Steve Bourie Casino Vacations Press This book consists of three distinct parts. The first is a description of various casino games and how to play them. In my opinion, this is the weakest section of the book; while it’s good enough to get a beginning gambler up to speed quickly, it […]

Amarillo Slim in a World Full of Fat People The autobiography of Thomas Austin “Amarillo Slim” Preston Do you dare make a bet with Amarillo Slim? You play his game with one condition for him. From Ping-Pong to golf or baskets in the gym Do you dare make a bet with Amarillo Slim?-John Lutz Ritter, […]

The Full Tilt Poker Strategy Guide: Tournament Edition by Richard Brodie et al I wasn’t expecting much from a branded book, but the impressive list of authors convinced me to give it a try, and I’m glad I did. So far I’ve read through the sections on hold’em (about half the book) and, while the […]

Harrington on Hold’em by Dan Harrington and Bill Robertie Ask any serious No Limit Hold’Em tournament player what book you need to read, and Harrington on Hold’em jumps to the top of the list. Known as “Action Dan” for his tight-aggressive play, Harrington won the WSOP main event in 1995 and made the final time […]