Comments on: Masters of Poker: Annie Duke’s Beginner’s Guide to Texas Hold’em

By: L. Howard

L. Howard — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:26:06 +0000

I am truly a beginner, and this DVD was exactly what I needed. Annie Duke has a great demeanor, and she clearly explains the basics of Texas Hold’em in a manner that shows why this game is so popular. She has fun with her topic, clearly explains the basics, and gets into a fair amount of strategy. She discusses things like why one should or should not bet on a given hand–especially depending on their position at the table. She also discusses etiquette, and goes into great detail on a wide variety of “what ifs” that can take place during a game.

Highly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: K. Dwane

K. Dwane — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:08:01 +0000

This is an EXCELLENT DVD for us beginner’s out there. Annie moves from table etiquette and terminology, through cards to start with and from what table position, to playing strategy. She covers a lot of information thoroughly so by the end of the DVD you’ll feel comfortable sitting down at a casino (or home game) without making a fool of yourself.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: E. Branscomb

E. Branscomb — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:24:31 +0000

Annie Duke covers all the basics those seeking to make the jump from watching the pros on TV to playing yourself need to know. She is very personable and covers even the parts requiring math skills at a pace anyone could follow.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Franky Z

Franky Z — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:21:35 +0000

A perfect guide for beginning and intermediate Texas Hold’em enthusiasts. A. Duke covers the basics of strategy and importance of thinking rationally when engaging the various betting positions, hands, flops and pot sizes. She also explains the relationship of win expectation when gambling to make a particular hand. A definitely recommended video to play successful poker.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Jane C. Nowlin

Jane C. Nowlin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:03:05 +0000

if you’ve never watched Hold’em on TV then you will find this video helpful but it is way too basic for anyone who has played in a casino or who has played at all in a home game with the exception of the small section on hand odds and pot odds… It is nicely filmed and moves along well but is just too basic
Rating: 3 / 5