Tournament Poker Books

"This text is the first book ever written that explains tournament strategies which only a small number of players have mastered. It assumes you already know how to play poker well, but aren't knowledgeable of tournament concepts and when and where to use them. Some of the ideas discussed include the effect of going broke, The Gap Concept, how chips change value, adjusting strategy because the stakes rise, all-in strategy, the last table, making deals, The "System," and much more." -2+2

David Apostolico merges The Art of War with the playing of poker, drawing parallels between the famous text and the hugely popular game of probability and deception.

Book Description

The World Poker Tour™ has become the proving ground for amateur players to show that they are the real deal. The old strategies of conservative slow play are no longer effective as the new breed of players such as two-time WPT champion Erick Lindgren are dominating the tables with strong, aggressive play.

In World Poker Tour™: Making the Final Table, Erick demonstrates how to make the money. He provides step-by-step strategy from winning a satellite to taking advantage of hesitant players in the early rounds to managing your stack, playing the bubble, and successfully handling heads-up. This is not about survival, it is about winning. There are also sections on living the life of a pro after your first big win, poker math, and successful bluffing. If you want to know what it takes to be the last one sitting at the table, you can’t afford to be without this book.

About the Author

2004 WPT Player of the Year, Erick Lindgren has reached the World Poker Tour Final Table five times, the Professional Poker Tour Final Table two times, and has won many major online and casino-based tournaments. He is a member of a core group of highly competitive champions on the World Poker Tour, and lives in Las Vegas. Erick is also a featured player in the WPT video game World Poker Tour.