Every Hand Revealed

I learn a lot with this book. Is the first time that I have the real ideas behind the play of a superplayer. I wish this would be a video! Also the prize is right.

Getting some insight from one of the top names in professional poker is priceless. This is a one on one with Gus Hansen and his thought process as he progressed from day 1 to winning the Aussie Millions in 2007. The style of the book is easy to read, big fonts and every hand is illustrated, most of the show the flop, the turn and river. Off course there is substantial analysis before each card is shown and explanations of why actions were taking at each situation (check, raise, bluffs, and big laydowns). He has a lesson before starting each day of the tournament that relates to his mindset for a particular situation he'll face and then has conclusions and lessons learned at the end of the day.

The only thing you might argue is that it's too specific for the cards dealt and the situations faced each particular stage of the tournament and it might lack theoretical depth. However the book is what it is: one tournament, one player and how he won it!

I certainly picked tidbits of information that can be applied in any other poker hand and not the specific one described in the book. Plus Hansen has a few chapters analyzing the outcome, his decision making and the quality of hands played although they are thin by comparison to the rest of the book. All in all a pretty good book to get a feel for how big tournaments progress and how great players adapt to each situation.

After reading Gus Hansen's book "Every Hand Revealed" I found it to be an indepth look at the mind of a maniac. It really explains his logic for playing those "wtf hands?!" Why he would call using pot odds and probability. Aggressive play, yet avoiding the "all in" against opponents that could really rake him over the coals. The final table gets even more indepth, telling you why he played the way he did against Jimmy. It was a great read, and a different approach to TOURNAMENT poker. Please pass on this book if your looking for a cash game book.

If you've ever read the Harrington series, then read Every Hand Revealed, you will instantly realize the two contrasting styles. Harrington obvisously has the more conservative tight approach, while Hansen's only approach is to play as many pots as possible...no matter what he's holding. The man loves to bluff. Who else is brave enough to raise with 94o in mid position??

I give this book 5 stars, because it shows you what type of players you will envitably play against at the tables. K7o, Q8o, Hansen played them all. This book definitely gets you inside the head of a maniac player.

You should definitely pick this book up.It's an easy read, and quite enjoyable. Even though you know that Hansen wins it all, you still find yourself cheering for him to pick up a pot.

And the best part is that you're looking at actual hands. Not made up scenarios.

In this book several times poker champion Gus Hansen lets us in on his thoughprocesses around every hand he plays in a major tournament. You will get a lot of "Aha!" experiences when he explains his, at times, seemingly irratic play. A very entertaining book that is not too heavy on the head.