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Modern Poker Theory by Michael Acevedo

Modern Poker Theory

Building an Unbeatable Strategy Based on GTO Principles

Michael Acevedo

D&B Publishing · Print & ebook · August 6, 2019

PokerProbability & StatisticsGame Theory
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Who it’s for
A rigorous guide to game theory optimal play, with theory kept close to practical decisions.
Themes
Game theory optimal poker, No-Limit Hold’em decisions
Genres
Poker, Game Theory, Probability & Statistics

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About this book

Modern Poker Theory is a comprehensive, rigorous guide to the most important aspects of No-Limit Hold’em. It is based around an in-depth examination of what is meant by game theory optimal play (GTO) and how it can be applied at the table. Understanding GTO is fundamental to being able to make accurate poker decisions and being able to exploit players who don’t. Modern Poker Theory uses modern poker tools to develop a systematic approach to the analysis of GTO.

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It organizes the ideas and concepts in an intuitive manner that is totally focused to practical applications. Next time you are at a table some of the players will have studied Modern Poker Theory and some won’t. The players who have studied Modern Poker Theory will, without doubt, have a better theoretical and practical understanding of No-Limit Hold’em. They will be the favourites in the game. Make sure you are one of them. Michael Acevedo, one of the world’s leading poker theorists, is a game theory expert who is renowned for creating cutting-edge content for the world’s leading players. The production of Modern Poker Theory is the culmination of many thousands of hours of his research work with the most advanced poker software tools available. It is poker theory for the 21st century.

GTO in Practice

A rigorous guide to game theory optimal play, with theory kept close to practical decisions.

Come here for

  • A systematic approach to GTO
  • Theory tied to No-Limit Hold’em decisions

Expect

  • An in-depth look at GTO and exploiting departures from it
  • Analysis developed with modern poker tools

Where it sits

Poker94%
Game Theory91%
Probability & Statistics30%

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Publisher categories

  • Poker
Authors
Michael Acevedo
Publisher
D&B Publishing
Published
August 6, 2019
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Game theory optimal poker · No-Limit Hold’em decisions
Reading lane
Poker