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Low Limit Texas Hold'Em Poker: Maximizing Winnings Through Optimization
by Carlos Abulencia
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In their new book, Carlos D. Abulencia and and his son, Carlo Abulencia, teach poker players of all levels the ins and outs of Texas hold'em focusing on low limit, non-tournament cash games, with a pacing and readability that is accessible to everyone, not just seasoned card players. From how to sit down at a table to all of the relevant playing minutiae, to sophisticated strategic poker concepts, and beyond.

Low Limit Texas Hold'em Poker By Abulencia--Good Beginner Book

I always like to see something new about poker. I mean a new, clear way of learning a game or how to become a dangerous, competitive (smart) player who understands the basics, develops discipline andHoward SchwartzHoward Schwartz, the "librarian for gamblers," is the marketing director for Gambler's Book Club in Las Vegas, a position he has held since 1979. Author of hundreds of articles on gambling, his weekly book reviews appear in numerous publications throughout the gaming industry.  Howard's website is www.gamblersbook.com  stays in action.

So it is with the arrival of Low Limit Texas Hold'em Poker (Maximizing Winnings Through Optimization) by Carlos and Carlo Abulencia (288 pages, paperbound, $19.95), which takes a potential player from the basics to more advanced concepts in 13 chapters.

Designed for the $1-$2 player up to the $9-$18 game, it contains much about those limits but nothing about tournament play. The first 86 pages take the absolute beginner through the fundamentals including an explanation of the value of poker hands; the antes, the flop, turn and river card and bankroll requirements.

What are the better starting hands? What about position? What are the table etiquette do's and don'ts. The authors do a fine job of preparing even the most nervous, shy player for what he or she will face.

You'll find a nice discussion of odds, outs and the risk vs. reward equation.

The book moves to more sophisticated moves and strategies (the check raise, semi-bluff, free card raise, trapping or slow playing, representing a hand); then follows with a vital section titled psychological warfare. This includes body language, reading your opponents, delays, changing gears. You'll see players make some of these moves on television--now you'll understand why all the little moves are designed to "smokescreen" your actual intentions.

A short chapter on the types of players you may eventually face should prove helpful. These include people like "the rock" and "the fish" or "the maniac." Learning how to avoid their moves and turning their weaknesses against them is a sort of card playing judo. It pays off in the long run.

Packed with ideas, tables, charts, some mathematics, bits and pieces the authors have learned the hard way make this a way above average teaching tool. It would make a good gift for a college student, relative or friend who would truly love to learn the game, but needs guidance through clear writing and examples of situation with sample hands.

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