If You’re Curious About Poker, You Should Read This
You’ve heard of Texas Hold’em online these days, right?
Some people laugh it off as a game of luck,
others call it the art of strategy and hand fighting.
“Harrington on Hold ’em is a book that opens the door to that art
is the book that opens the door to that art.
But not everyone can read a book in English, right?
So, in this series of posts
I’ll introduce the key strategies from the book one by one,
and summarize the key principles that can be translated into practical know-how.
Just follow along with the posts~.
The History of Poker and the Era of ‘Hold’em’
Poker originated in the early 19th century on a Mississippi River cruise ship
on a Mississippi River cruise ship in the early 19th century.
It was a simple game with 20 cards and only one bet.
But the game spread,
draw poker, stud poker, lowball, high-low, etc.
and countless other variations.
One in particular has taken the world by storm,
No-limit Texas Hold’em.
Thanks to TV and online coverage and the introduction of “hole cameras
poker has become a spectator sport,
and synonymous with “tournaments.
What makes “Harrington on Hold ’em” so special
Everything we see on TV and online is no-limit hold ’em.
“Harrington on Hold ’em is a systematic and realistic look at
is an organized, down-to-earth look at the real-world strategies for winning no-limit hold’em tournaments.
The strategy + problem-solving format is also appealing.
The hand problems at the end of each chapter are like practice drills.
The book is organized like this
In this two-volume series, Volume 1: Strategic Play focuses on early and mid-game strategy for
focuses on strategies for the early to mid-game of a No Limit tournament.
Recapping key takeaways
– Part 1: Why No Limit Hold’em is the “Cadillac of Poker
– Part 2: Understanding the different styles: offensive, defensive, and variance play
– Part 3: How to read your opponent’s ‘betting patterns’ and ‘poise’ at the table
– Part 4: Basic math strategies like pot odds, implied odds, and more
– Parts 5-6: Preflop and postflop betting strategies
– Part 7: How to Even Out Your Profits on the Turn and River
Each part will feature a “real-world example” so that you can use the
so you can build on the theoretical information and apply it.
“Volume 2: The Endgame focuses on late-tournament strategy.
Playing short stacks, heads-up, bluffing, making decisions based on stack size, and more.
The advanced strategies needed in the final table will be covered.
You might be wondering this after reading this post.
While you should know the basic rules, it’s explained without complex math, making it great for beginners too.
No. It applies to almost all forms of no-limit tournaments, including offline tournaments and home games.
Yes, it’s completely useful! While the game’s meta has changed, the core principle of identifying your opponent’s tendencies and adjusting your strategy accordingly is a timeless fundamental of poker.
Of course! Understanding basic concepts like pot odds and the ability to logically assess situations are far more important than complex calculation skills.
Finalize
“Harrington on Hold’em is a great compass for anyone who wants to go beyond simply memorizing hand rankings and develop into a thinking player!
Before we get into the nitty gritty, I thought I’d start with some terminology for those of you who are new to poker.
Betting, blinds, flop, river, pot odds… you need to know these terms before you can see the strategy.
In the next post, we’ll continue with a full-blown book review, starting with “Part 1: Why No Limit Hold’em is the Cadillac of Poker”.
Stay tuned for this series!
