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Swaynes Advanced Degree in Holdem
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Swaynes Advanced Degree in Holdem
Featuring new mathematical strategies and an in-depth analysis of the psychological aspects of Texas Hold’em, this poker textbook focuses on advanced skills for experienced and professional-level players. The result of years of study, this new method of step-by-step poker techniques and strategies helps players consistently beat the odds and play winning games. Every aspect of the game is analyzed and reported on in never-before-published approaches that are designed for all forms of Hold’em—online, electronic, and conventional table games.
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John Patricks Advanced Craps
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User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Decent
Very very heavy on money management and discipline. John seems to write for the masses as a whole, even in his advanced books, like this one. It took several readings and tons of underlining and bookmarks, but with book reading discipline I was able to find some real good strategies and gems that have paid off quite handsomely. He plays for a daily income and lives close to a casino, so what you learn will be the steady small kills. Maybe it’s just me, but I prefer his books on cards the most.
5 Stars Very conservative play but a winner
I read most of John Patricks books and they all are well written, he leans very hard on money management and discipline. If you enjoy leaving the casino with your money and some of theres this book is an excellent investment. I’ve used many straight forward betting systems of Johns and have had good returns. He really leans on Place betting, taking several hits and taking them down. I’ve down very well with that system. You will too.
5 Stars One of my “most recommended” books on craps!
If you understand the basics of the game but are still looking for a way to win on a consistent basis - John Patrick is your man. John’s theories are simple and straight forward. You have to have near-perfect knowledge of the game in order to win consistently. You need sufficient bankroll to have a shot. You should approach the game with a theory or plan for HOW you are going to play. Set win objectives and loss limits. And have the discipline to walk with a small win. Will you do what it takes to win? Probably not. And according to John, that makes you a dork. Hey - get over it. After all, he’s probably right.
On a personal basis, I’ve known John for about ten years now. He’s a class guy and one of the few in this business who actually does the things he writes about. This book is a “must have” for serious crapsters.
1 Star Not So Advanced!
I have read this book several times. I have tested all of the systems in the book at great length and all have had the same results. All of the sytems and methods outlined in the book are, in the long run, losers. The best thing that can be accomplished (and not by all the systems) is that you learn how to manage your money and to leave the table if you should have a short term win. The newer books on craps have been revised to include more disclosures, but all in all this one has no more value than any other I have read. If any of the methods outlined in the book actually made money Las Vegas would be a ghost town.
5 Stars Only Serious Players Need Apply
One of the few books available for the highly experienced player (aside from those on “dice control”), Patrick’s book contains some very intriguing hedging strategies. A must-have for any craps library.
