A Book Review of Edwin Silberstang's "The Winner's Guide to Casino Poker"
There are numerous poker books available today. These books offer a wide range of information about the game of poker starting from the advanced strategies of the game down to its very fundamental elements. These books vary depending on how the different authors have written them.
One of the most noticeable poker books is "The Winner's Guide to Casino Poker," by Edwin Silberstang. It was published by Signet Publishing in April 2000. The book was written uniquely by the author because it focuses on the basic elements of the different poker variations. One good thing about this book is that it doesn't focus only on a single kind of poker. It does rather offer basic information on some of the most played poker variations.
Some of the most popular poker variations discussed includes the Texas Hold'em, the 7 card stud, and the Omaha Hi/Lo. In addition to the aforementioned games are the Low ball, the Crazy Pineapple Hi/Lo, and the 7 card stud Hi/Lo. Beginners as well as poker enthusiasts would surely learn a lot of things from this book.
Another plus to this book is how Silberstang allotted some of the book's pages in describing the ambience and atmosphere inside casinos and other gambling establishments. With these, readers can truly have a bird's eye view on how it really feels to play poker. Readers can also familiarize themselves to the game through the information regarding the different terms used in poker.
By reading "The Winner's Guide to Casino Poker," readers can learn the basic strategies in poker as well as the different betting styles and techniques. This book is recommended for starters who have yet to have a very firm grasp of the different poker variations mentioned above. Meanwhile, it can also help other poker players refresh their knowledge about the basic elements of the game.
The book used very simple words that would really accommodate starters. Another good thing about this book is that it doesn't amplify the game of poker. It maintains the simplicity and beauty of the game. This book is also good because it facilitates learning. The element of bluffing, which is one of the most important aspects of the game, was discussed pretty well.
On the downside, the book seemed to be titled inappropriately because it really does not provide too much information regarding ways on how to be a sure winner in poker. What it does provide is a basic outlook on the different poker variations. This information does not guarantee a reader to become a winner at an instant.
"The Winner's Guide to Casino Poker" is a good book for those readers who want to learn easily about the basic aspects of poker. In this book, they can find out all the basic information they need to start playing poker. Meanwhile, advanced players may find this book less interesting because limited information is given about the advanced strategies in poker. However, having this book is still a good thing.