Phil Gordon's Little Green Book by Phil Gordon

Those who watch Bravo's Celebrity Poker Showdown may recognize Phil Gordon as the show's host. An accomplished No Limit Holdem tournament player, Gordon won the second season of World Poker Tour's final tournament among other reputable tournament games. His book reveals the strategies he used to succeed in these tournaments and gives readers some insights to his strategies.The layout of Gordon's book is typical of what one might expect to find when they pick up a how-to poker guide. It begins with the basics of the game, then goes into theory, and then reviews various betting rounds and poker hands. It would be safe to say that this book does a good job of touching on the various aspects of playing No Limit Holdem tournament poker without getting into any one area in great depth. This approach may appeal to some players and may also keep away others who prefer a more thorough covering.Unlike some books that focus squarely on strategy, odds, and betting tactics, Gordon's book covers his own personal style of playing No Limit Holdem tournament. While it does cover strategies and styles, it covers them from the perspective of the strategy and styles Gordon employs rather than the strategies and styles one might employ. Gordon holds little back in this telling book.Finally, the book does go into some tangential topics including tells, poker calculations, and the psychology of playing No Limit Holdem poker. These insights are worth a read, and Gordon reveals a few world-shattering tips one couldn't find in other poker books. Despite its shortcomings, this book is a worthwhile read for those intermediate to advanced poker players looking to gain additional insight into the game. It's not the poker book of the year, but serves as a solid book to supplement one's poker book collection.