TEXAS HOLD 'EM POKER TEXTBOOK
- MATHEMATICS, PROBABILITIES AND ODDS OF POKER by Thomas M. Green
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textbook (těkst'book') n. a book setting out basic knowledge of
an art, science or technique; a book designed to instruct;
a book that covers the basic elements of a subject.
an art, science or technique; a book designed to instruct;
a book that covers the basic elements of a subject.
This book is about the mathematics and strategies of Texas Hold ’Em Poker.
The emphasis is on the mathematics of combinations and probabilities specific to a deck of cards
and specific to the game of Hold ’Em.
It is about
- understanding permutations and combinations
- learning the rules of probability
- the probabilities of 5-card poker hands
- the probabilities of selecting a 5-card hand from seven cards
- the probabilities of the hands your opponents might hold
- the chances of making a hand with the Flop,the Turn, the River
- understanding expected value and pot odds
- the basics of player strategy and tactics
- playing the table; positions; number of opponents; stack size; bets; bluffs
- and more ...
- Numerous illustrations,
graphs, charts, and tables augment the discussions. | - The problem sets in most
sections ask (and solve) questions of interest for any serious player. |
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