Every Hand Revealed

I have read quite a few poker books and for me, the sample (and real) hands are what I found most useful. So naturally, this book intrigued me. It reinforced some of the things I was doing, showed me some things NOT to do, and gave me some other good tips on how people think at different stages of the tournament. I am about 2/3's through the book and played in a 90 person tourney last night and won it. DISCLAIMER: Admittedly, it required some breaks and good luck (just like Gus mentions countless times in his book). However, by relating some of the situations I found myself in last night with the book, I think it definely helped. Much of what Gus shares I have read in other books as theory, but seeing it applied really solidified it for me. This book is so good that my recommendation is DO NOT BUY IT!!! I might find you at the same table someday. Enjoy.

not a bad read. not a book for novices. you need to have working understanding already of tournament poker and the nuances of just playing. but for those who are starting out or just want a different from their own, its a good look into the mind of gus. the thoughts of course are solid and fairly honest as far as i can tell.

For any tournament enthusiasts, this book is really great, fun reading. Gus's reputation is well known and he is very self explanatory in his actions, style of play, and even the times things don't work out as planned. I'm not a strictly by numbers or mathematics holdem player and Gus's use of math and percentages is minimal; pot odds, estimating possible opponent's hands, but never goes overboard. I like to switch from a tight to loose aggressive style and I've already started putting some of these plays to use. Although for tourney play, the book suggests ideas and strategies that can be applied to cash games such as position play, reraises, % to bet, and so on.

Overall, this one's a keeper!

Sitting down and starting this book, I didn't really have too many preconceptions as to what it was going to be like. I hadn't heard a lot of buzz on the poker boards about it either.

I sat down and started to read, it really did impress me. It lays out his thought process on how he wants to approach the day, the table, the hand. With all the hands laid out in order, it makes for a very easy read. This was a great thing, my wife who doesn't like the standard poker books, was really sucked in to this one as well.

Well played Gus.

I have read many poker books but this is a very particular one. Don't expect huge analysis but a honest review of all the hands of a tournament, the bad ones too. At the end the impression is that Gus wins by stealing many blinds and folding the right times (two times he folds AK preflop). Anyway a book to be read. Nice book Gus!