Fri, 04/22/2011 – 00:16 – PokerPages Staff

#5 – Play Poker Like The Pros, by Phil Hellmuth
Phil Hellmuth has won the most WSOP bracelets of all time.  But before that, he was writing this book.  It teaches players strategies for all three major types of poker and covers sections on player’s behavior.  This book is ideal for a beginner but does contain strategies for all levels of player.

#4 – The Theory of Poker, by David Sklansky
This classic poker theory book is one of the best of its kind.  It is not a necessarily a strategy book but goes through the fundamentals behind the game.  There is also a section dedicated to mathematics which is useful for any player looking to take the game seriously.

#3 – Every Hand Revealed, by Gus Hansen
This book shows the secrets behind Gus Hansen’s 2007 Aussie Millions tournament win, showing that he analyzed 300 poker hands in total.  The book is a great read and surprisingly easy to follow, well written, and an insight into the mind of a poker genius.

#2 – Harrington On Hold’em, by Dan Harrington
This popular book is written specifically for Texas Hold’em players, and it is full of strategies and tactics based on mathematical principles.  The book covers numerous specific situations and explains how a professional would react when compared to an amateur, making it very valuable for those looking to get ahead in their poker game.

#1 – Doyle Brunson’s Super System
This book is regarded extremely highly by professionals, covering in its vast length (over 600 pages) stud, draw and community card poker.  It contains numerous advanced strategies and theories and has guest chapters throughout the book as well.  An essential purchase for any serious player.