Internet Texas Hold'em: Winning Strategies from an Internet Pro

Matthew Hilger

ISBN 10: 0974150207 / ISBN 13: 9780974150208

Published by Dimat Enterprises, Inc., 2003

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Synopsis:

On any given night, thousands of players are playing poker for real money on the Internet. This book is an excellent tool for players at all levels to be successful at limit Texas Hold’em with specific topics focused on Internet play.

A comprehensive overview of Texas Hold’em is presented including general poker concepts such as probability and odds, bluffing, raising and check-raising. Various deceptive tactics are also discussed such as inducing bluffs and calls, slowplaying, and buying free cards. You’ll learn the correct strategies for starting hand play as well as playing on the flop, turn, and river. You’ll learn the intricacies of playing on the Internet and the differences in strategies between Internet and live play. Finally, you’ll be able to practice all of these strategies on over 200 actual Internet hands.

Poker is a fun game, but it is even more fun when you win. This is a book for players who want to improve their game to win more money. If you only play a few hours a week or strive to take your game to an advanced level, this book should serve as a reference for many years to come.

About the Author: Matthew Hilger is from Atlanta, Georgia. He became an Internet poker professional in 2001. In his first full year he made over $100,000 playing online. He has logged over 7000 hours on the Internet, playing at limits from $1-$2 up to $30-$60 and many online tournaments. Matthew played in two live major tournaments in 2002 and won the 2002 New Zealand Poker Championship.

Prior to his poker career, Matthew worked in various accounting, finance, and consulting positions with Andersen Consulting (currently Accenture), Chiquita Brands International, and Bristol-Myers Squibb.

He completed a Master’s degree in Finance at Georgia State University in 1991 and also a Master’s degree in International Business from Thunderbird in 1996.

Matthew also enjoys composing on the piano and traveling. His travels have taken him to over 25 countries throughout Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and "down under."

Bibliographic Details

Title: Internet Texas Hold'em: Winning Strategies ...
Publisher: Dimat Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good