By Michael Bush
The book written by Matthew Hilger does more than shows those who
read it how calculate odds in poker. Hilger does this, but he also
explains the top ways to relate these odds so players can make superior
decisions. Most significantly the author explains the math behind odds
and percentages in a more mathematical view then the majority authors
who write on the topic.
Hilger explain the math behind fractions,
odds, percentages and how to convert them. He then gives hold’em
scenarios so you can do the math yourself. If you do a few of these
scenarios it will start to click for you and you will understand why you
should call or fold based on pot odds rather than just know when you
should.
Customizer → Monetisation → in_articleThe book is made up of two different sections. The first
section is about fixed-limit hold’em and the second section is about
about no-limit hold’em. This makes the book even more helpful than a
broad book of poker odds. Hilger is able to be much more specific about
using odds and applying them to strategies by using this technique.
Some
of the topics that are in this book include: backdoor draws, raising
draws for value, facing all-in decisions before the flop, protecting
your hand, the impact of stack sizes. Hilger shows his readers with
these topics that your don’t required to be an expert at math to use
odds to thriving at poker. Numerous people don’t wish to take the time
to read a book about poker math because they think that it may be over
their heads. You should be able to comprehend the concepts the first
time you read the book.
About the Author: Michael Bush is the Webmaster of http://smallstakespoker.net
Strategies and Tools for winning at Small Stakes Limit Texas Hold’em