Super System 1: A Course in Power Poker by Doyle Brunson and Allan Goldberg (2002, Paperback)

First and Foremost I have to say in no way am I educated enough on the subject of journalism or poker to give an academic review of Super System. Thank god this isn't political science quarterly. So for those intermediate poker players or those who want a fresh look at poker I recommed this book. By most stanards this is the greatest book ever written on the subject. However like Citizen Cane and The Republic there are certain nuiances that only the true fanatic can appreciate. It covers the standard games (holdem, limit holdem, 7 card stud, low ball, razz, and deuce to seven.) Doyle does a great job of assembling a team of professional poker players. He allows them to give their tried and true experiences of poker the way it used to be. Some of the rules have changed but the basic strategy is more still there. It interesting to hear some of the jargon that they use. They created the terms that we so commonly hear on tv today. As I said earlier I this is a good book and a good buy. If you are a newby to the game I might hold off and try something a little more modern this book might confuse you in a home game or even at the casino. But if you been on the band wagon for about a year or if your game is really stale give these legend a try you'll be more than satisified.
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Doyle Brunson is to poker what Babe Ruth was to baseball -- a larger-than-life giant of a man who not only helped to revolutionize and popularize the game he loved, but set the standard for achievement and excellence by which all other players are measured. Brunson won the World Series of Poker twice, but is perhaps better known for his greater contributions to the game. Twenty-five years ago, he co-wrote what has been called the "Bible" of poker -- "Super/System: How I Made Over $1,000,000 Playing Poker." He also pioneered higher virtues as one of the first respected voices in gambling to discuss the importance of honor and trust amongst his peers. Brunson came to personify the notion that gambling could be a respectable profession.
It should be noted that it has cost Doyle some sum of money in his own game by publishing this novel, and I couldn't be happier!!!

I have been playing poker for several years but never Texas Hold'em until within the last year. This book is the Bible of poker, you don't want to play until you've had a chance to read this one! It has given me insight and confidence that I never had before. I went from being an average player, winning occasionally to consistently taking down big pots and having a winning average. This book has really helped me take my game to the next level and I am sure that it can do the same for anyone who purchases it!!! I would definately and without hesitation recommend this book for anyone who really wants to play with the big boys, I'm not quite there yet, but it's definately on the horizon thanks to the Super System book by the man, Doyle Brunson!

Simply, a must-have for any poker player. Extremely in-depth read in many games of poker including No-Limit Texas Hold'em and Limit Texas Hold'em. This is, however, not a book for beginners. Start out learning basic strategy with Ken Warren's Texas Hold'em book before reading this one.

I loved this book made me play 100% better i uped my game so much with this book i will tell any new poker player to buy this book look on ebay and pick one up when you read this one pick up super system 2 by Texas Dolly Brunson and read it and you will play like the pros . Any pro will tell you to read this book the book that started it all as seen in the 1998 movie with Matt Damon Rounders also a great movie about poker. By Binkey2000