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Phil Gordon plays poker with the best players in the world. He has won -- and lost -- in tournaments and cash games around the globe, all the while studying the game and learning from every hand dealt. As the resident expert and co-host of Celebrity Poker Showdown, Phil has quickly become one of the most sought-after teachers of No Limit Texas Hold'em.
After fifteen years of keeping notes on the things he's learned, the greats he's played with, and the celebrities he's taught, Phil Gordon has poured every single thing he knows about No Limit Texas Hold'em into this little green book. Taking a page from Harvey Penick's bestselling book of golf wisdom, Phil plays the role of both teacher and student, offering up insightful tips on how to think about poker and how to develop a singular style of play. He breaks down the game into enlightening instructional tidbits and illustrative anecdotes that inspire the kind of persistence and motivation necessary to improve your game.
Sure to rank with Doyle Brunson's Super System, and David Sklansky's The Theory of Poker, Phil Gordon's Little Green Book deserves a spot on the shelf of every serious student of the game.
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"There are a lot of poker books out there (and I've read many of them ;^), but this one is my favorite, perhaps because my playing style is very much like Phil Gordon's. I also like that he doesn't take him self too seriously, a problem that is rampant among the poker set. "
— Susan (5 out of 5 stars)
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“In our minds, this book is an instant classic and a must-have for any serious student of the game. Everyone who reads it will come away a better player.”
— Howard Lederer and Annie Duke -
“Phil Gordon is one of poker’s premier players and has few peers as a teacher of No Limit Hold’em. I would hate to have to compete with anyone who accesses the information in these pages.”
— Erik Seidel -
“Phil Gordon and his Little Green Book made the difference between me losing money and winning money. It made me a winning player.”
— Hank Azaria -
“If you buy just one poker book, make it Phil Gordon’s Little Green Book…and I say that only partially because I owe him money.”
— Josh Malina
Phil Gordon's Little Green Book Listener Reviews
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" Not yet memorized, but no need to keep a poker face when playing on the computer... someone needs to write a book just about this version but this one lays out the basics and makes it fun to read, too. "
— Jason, 1/17/2014 -
" I like how this book reveals how Phil Gordan would play certain situations. He goes into why he plays how he does, but also confesses that there are plenty of reasons to play differently. "
— Yaocheng, 1/14/2014 -
" Great for beginning players. Could help intermediate players a little but not much. "
— Benjamin, 1/6/2014 -
" This small book is filled with some of the best, most understandable advice on No Limit Hold'em that I have read anywhere. It's essential and may stand as the best investment in the game I've made to date. "
— Cv, 1/1/2014 -
" Picked this up due to the fact I have to participate in the Texas hold em competition for this year's corporate challenge. I've never participated tournament before, only played for fun with friends. Gives me some ideas that I hope to incorpate . "
— Michael, 12/20/2013 -
" Loved this book and the Little Blue Book as well. I like how he walks you through multiple scenarios and gives you his mindset as he decides on a course of action. "
— Darrel, 12/4/2013 -
" This is a great instructional book for the casual or beginning player. It focuses on ideas and strategies without spending too much time on the math of poker. This was the first hold'em book i read, and it definately improved my game. "
— Dawn, 11/21/2013 -
" A fantastic, approachable, readable book on how to play poker that also has a ton of insight into the game. "
— Randy, 10/15/2013 -
" highly recommended for anyone interested in the game. very approachable and easy to understand. encourages reader to think of game as a series of scenarios, requiring constant re-evaluation of strategy, rather than just following rubric "
— Matt, 5/26/2013 -
" Good info for those learning to refine their "skills". "
— Rachel, 5/24/2013 -
" There are a lot of poker books out there (and I've read many of them ;^), but this one is my favorite, perhaps because my playing style is very much like Phil Gordon's. I also like that he doesn't take him self too seriously, a problem that is rampant among the poker set. "
— Susan, 5/6/2013 -
" I made the switch from playing Limit Hold'em to No Limit Hold'em and this book has helped considerably. It's really like seeing inside the mind of a great poker player. Unfortunately, it also shows while I will never be great, but at least I have fun trying! "
— Pam, 3/27/2013 -
" More of a beginner book "
— Brenda, 2/26/2013 -
" This should probably be the second poker book any serious player reads, or the first book if you've already got a good handle on the rudiments of solid play. Gordon does an excellent job of walking the fine line between math, instinct, and aggression. "
— Jeremy, 10/23/2012 -
" one of my favorite poker great read! Phil Gordon! not just a great player also a very GD writer this book is well done can't say that about all great player's. I can for Phil! an of coursse sklansky malamuth an bruson! ther's a few more! enough said! .. "
— Vito, 10/10/2012 -
" A great book to learn the beginning strategies of No Limit Texas Hold 'Em. "
— Adam, 4/26/2012 -
" Sure, sure I love SuperSystem, but Phil Gordon makes poker seem easy with this condensened easy to read book. "
— Jerrod, 1/26/2012 -
" great read for anyone wanting to one up the oposition "
— Rob, 9/20/2011 -
" I stopped about halfway through this one, bored and tired of all the thinking about poker that it obviously and by necessity involves. Still, I do think it improved my game a bit. "
— Norman, 9/17/2011 -
" Good strategy book, good format, quick read, good reference. Phil is a good story teller and he is definately someone who is life experienced different than most poker authors. "
— Mike, 8/1/2011 -
" Reviewed for Card Player (and I interviewed him as well). "
— Tim, 1/16/2011 -
" Excellent book to learn the basic concepts of No - Limit Hold'em. A lot of the specifics (raise sizes, 3 and 4 betting) are now outdated and a serious player will want to read a more current book, but this is an excellent jumping off point for the novice player. "
— Joel, 1/4/2011 -
" Nice tips in an everyday style. But not very hard or precise. "
— Raphael, 11/15/2010 -
" I made the switch from playing Limit Hold'em to No Limit Hold'em and this book has helped considerably. It's really like seeing inside the mind of a great poker player. Unfortunately, it also shows while I will never be great, but at least I have fun trying! "
— Pam, 11/9/2010 -
" I stopped about halfway through this one, bored and tired of all the thinking about poker that it obviously and by necessity involves. Still, I do think it improved my game a bit. "
— Norman, 10/17/2009 -
" Good strategy book, good format, quick read, good reference. Phil is a good story teller and he is definately someone who is life experienced different than most poker authors. "
— Mike, 6/16/2009 -
" This small book is filled with some of the best, most understandable advice on No Limit Hold'em that I have read anywhere. It's essential and may stand as the best investment in the game I've made to date. "
— Cv, 5/22/2009 -
" I like how this book reveals how Phil Gordan would play certain situations. He goes into why he plays how he does, but also confesses that there are plenty of reasons to play differently. "
— Yaocheng, 5/20/2009 -
" This should probably be the second poker book any serious player reads, or the first book if you've already got a good handle on the rudiments of solid play. Gordon does an excellent job of walking the fine line between math, instinct, and aggression. "
— Jeremy, 5/15/2009 -
" A fantastic, approachable, readable book on how to play poker that also has a ton of insight into the game. "
— Randy, 1/4/2009 -
" Not yet memorized, but no need to keep a poker face when playing on the computer... someone needs to write a book just about this version but this one lays out the basics and makes it fun to read, too. "
— Jason, 10/7/2008 -
" This is a great instructional book for the casual or beginning player. It focuses on ideas and strategies without spending too much time on the math of poker. This was the first hold'em book i read, and it definately improved my game. "
— Dawn, 7/30/2008 -
" great read for anyone wanting to one up the oposition "
— Rob, 2/25/2008 -
" Good info for those learning to refine their "skills". "
— Rachel, 12/28/2007 -
" Sure, sure I love SuperSystem, but Phil Gordon makes poker seem easy with this condensened easy to read book. "
— Jerrod, 4/5/2007
About Phil Gordon
Phil Gordon is a world-class poker player and teacher with two World Poker Tour championships and seven final table appearances at the World Series of Poker. Since 2001 he has earned more than $3 million in tournament prize money. His bestselling works Poker: The Real Deal, Phil Gordon’s Little Green Book, and Phil Gordon’s Little Blue Book, along with his teaching and commentary on forty-two episodes of Bravo’s Celebrity Poker Showdown, make Phil the preeminent poker teacher and writer in the world. He currently resides in Newport, Washington, with his wife and two young sons.