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09-04-2013, 02:28 PM
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Racing Form Detective
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Ducy by David Sklansky
Has anybody read this book? Is worth the time and money? The reviews are mixed. I was thinking it might be something I could read in a doctor's office while waiting. What do you think?
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Some day in the not too distant future, horse players will betting on computer generated races over the net. Race tracks will become casinos and shopping centers. And some crooner will be belting out "there used to be a race track here".
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09-04-2013, 03:06 PM
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I would recommend William Poundstone's "Prisoner's Dilemma" instead...
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09-04-2013, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by thaskalos
I would recommend William Poundstone's "Prisoner's Dilemma" instead...
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read that! but thanks anyway.
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09-04-2013, 07:05 PM
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Sklansky's Theory of Poker, Holdem Poker for advanced players and No Limit Hold'em are among the best and most influential gambling books ever. Not all of his books are of the same quality though. I am referring to HOw to make 100K per year, Getting the Best of it and Poker gaming and life. Although I will certainly buy his new book, I do not expect to find anything new in it.
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09-04-2013, 07:34 PM
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I would not buy this book.
DUCY?
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09-11-2013, 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by barn32
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It's an acronym for "Do you see why?"
If you get one good idea out of the book, it's worth it. Sklansky books usually have something that's of use to most people.
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09-11-2013, 09:14 AM
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tmrpots
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Originally Posted by Pensacola Pete
It's an acronym for "Do you see why?"
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I'm well aware.
If you're really interested in this book, David gives a summary of its contents here.
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09-11-2013, 09:48 AM
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I bought the kindle edition.
Very disappointing book...
I find the praise to the author 'genius' really annoying as it covers several pages. I really do not think that I have anything to gain nor I am interested about Sklansky's SAT score or how accomplished his relatives are..
The book is full of stories, presented by an arrogant writer who thinks he is far smarter than his reader and overall does not provide anything new.
If you want my opinion, please do not waste your time and money...
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09-11-2013, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by DeltaLover
I bought the kindle edition.
Very disappointing book...
I find the praise to the author 'genius' really annoying as it covers several pages. I really do not think that I have anything to gain nor I am interested about Sklansky's SAT score or how accomplished his relatives are..
The book is full of stories, presented by an arrogant writer who thinks he is far smarter than his reader and overall does not provide anything new.
If you want my opinion, please do not waste your time and money...
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You mean $14.95 is too much to pay for the theories of a "renowned strategist"? 
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09-11-2013, 05:38 PM
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Poker tells part 12 coming later.......
David sklansky is outdated......
Off topic if anybody wants a good read try and find "shut up and deal" only book I ever read cover to cover
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09-11-2013, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by thaskalos
You mean $14.95 is too much to pay for the theories of a "renowned strategist"? |
I would say that the EV of this amount has to be negative ...
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09-11-2013, 05:59 PM
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Dead money
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09-11-2013, 06:26 PM
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Racing Form Detective
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At this point the difference between $14.95 and $1.99 is not a deal killer. It is losing how ever long it takes to read it from my life, if it is a bad book. Don't laugh too hard, you'll get there someday. 
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09-11-2013, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by wiffleball whizz
Off topic if anybody wants a good read try and find "shut up and deal" only book I ever read cover to cover
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Jessie May lacks the poker credentials and the writing skills to write that sort of book.
I recommend Tommy Angelo. 
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09-11-2013, 08:11 PM
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tmrpots
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If you're looking for an interesting read from a true character, check out Cowboy Wolford's book, " Cowboys, Gamblers and Hustlers."
It was at my local library and I read it twice.
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