Anyone else obsessed with poker literature? Currently reading Harrington on Hold'em!

hardongear said:

Old school stuff love it. From back then anything from Harrington, 2+2 Publishing is worth a read.

Now days I'd recommend Modern Poker Theory(link below). It's pretty much GTO based. I brought it a number of months ago but haven't opened it yet. Everyone recommends it thou.

Modern Poker Theory: Building an unbeatable strategy based on GTO principles: Acevedo, Michael: 9781909457898: Books - Amazon.ca

Modern Poker Theory: Building an unbeatable strategy based on GTO principles: Acevedo, Michael: 9781909457898: Books - Amazon.ca

www.amazon.ca

If you want checkout some online courses at decently cheapish prices check out Run It Once Poker. Phil Galfond is the owner, a high stakes player and one of the most respect players amongst his peers. Plus just seems like an all round good, decent guy and pretty knowledge away from the tables in the business world. Link below.

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Cheers!!!

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monkeytilter said:

Yes I always have a poker book "on the go", I tend to buy mine though
You can find second hand copies of old books for pennies.

I'm working through this right now, wasn't cheap but wanted it for ages..

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Sahbi1403 said:

Thanks for these great recommendations! I completely agree about Harrington.Regarding Modern Poker Theory, I’ve actually heard a lot about it and read several articles discussing its GTO strategies, but unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find a copy yet. Since I feel much more comfortable and master the concepts better when reading in my native language, I usually look for books translated into Arabic.I will definitely check out Phil Galfond’s Run It Once courses too. Appreciate the helpful suggestions, cheers!

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bullkk said:

I like read this book. This is wonderful.

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amirpc said:

The part of that book that holds up best is the stack size stuff. He keeps coming back to how many rounds of blinds you have left, and the right play changes a lot as that number shrinks. For modern preflop ranges hardongear's rec is the better source.

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fundiver199 said:

I would be a little cautious about poker books, that are more than maybe 5 years old, since the game has evolved so much. Of course some concepts like position or pot odds never change, but specific strategies do. Even the CC 30-day course is a bit outdated in some spots if I am honest.

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koalapanda said:

That is a classic choice! Harrington on Hold'em is legendary for tournament strategy, and studying the fundamentals like M-ratio and effective stack play is a game-changer. Enjoy the read!

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fundiver199 said:

I would be a little cautious about poker books, that are more than maybe 5 years old, since the game has evolved so much. Of course some concepts like position or pot odds never change, but specific strategies do. Even the CC 30-day course is a bit outdated in some spots if I am honest.

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martinoni said:

I only read some articles about poker, but never read a book about it

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Sahbi1403 said:

Absolutely! Harrington is a legend. The M-ratio is classic, but what makes the book truly amazing is how many other practical tournament topics it teaches."

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koalapanda said:

Articles are a great start! But if you ever want to dive deeper into structured theory, picked-up books or modern video courses can really bridge those gaps and help pull your whole game together.

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Sahbi1403 said:

You made a great point; while Harrington lays down the foundational mindset, modern courses are essential to adapt to today's aggressive online meta.

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koalapanda said:

Spot on! Conventional books like Harrington's are fantastic for building a solid foundation, but today's online game dynamics require a strong grasp of GTO and exploitative play, which are much faster to pick up through video courses or solver analysis.
Do you have any specific modern courses or solvers that you think are most worth it right now for helping with the transition from classic theory to the aggressive meta?

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Sahbi1403 said:

Hey everyone,My passion for poker has grown so much lately that I’ve started studying the game seriously. I’ve been searching for deep strategy references, and right now, I am reading Harrington on Hold'em by Dan Harrington and Bill Robertie. It is widely considered one of the most famous global references for tournament poker strategy.I’m curious to knowo you share this same passion for studying the game?Have you read any books on poker strategy?Have you read this specific book?Would love to hear your thoughts and recommendations!

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Sahbi1403 said:

Hola a todos, últimamente mi pasión por el póker ha crecido tanto que he empezado a estudiarlo en serio. He estado buscando referencias de estrategia avanzadas y ahora mismo estoy leyendo "Harrington on Hold'em" de Dan Harrington y Bill Robertie. Se considera una de las referencias mundiales más famosas sobre estrategia de póker de torneos. Me gustaría saber si compartís esta misma pasión por estudiar el juego. ¿Habéis leído algún libro sobre estrategia de póker? ¿Habéis leído este libro en concreto? ¡Me encantaría escuchar vuestras opiniones y recomendaciones!

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Sahbi1403 said:

Totally agree. For GTO solvers, PioSolver or GTO+ are excellent for deep desktop analysis. If you want something faster and cloud-based, GTOWizard is incredible for quick hand reviews and quiz modes. For structured video courses, check out Upswing Poker (especially the Lab) or Run It Once—both are perfect for adapting to today’s aggressive online meta.

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