Product Description

A friend of mine is an excellent High/Low player. He told me, "High/Low split is less forgiving to marginal play than either straight high or Razz." That is true and that what this book is about. Rock solid play backed up by hard statistics. On page 10 and 11 are two statistical tables that changed me from a marginal player to a solid winner. This table will tell you what your percentages are to complete an eight low, a seven low, or a six low if you start with three low cards and get paired on fourth street. This table will tell you your chances of making a low if you get double paired on fifth street. This table is great information that is worth many times the modest cost of this book.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #996180 in Books
• Published on: 1989-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 80 pages

Review
I have almost all of your outstanding books. They include Hold 'Em, Book One and Intermediate, Omaha Book One, Omaha, High/Low Split, Book One, Seven Card Stud, Book One and Intermediate. Your suggestion of keeping accurate records is most helpful. Your explanations are clear, concise and to the point. I would recommend your fine books to all serious poker players. -- Daniel Zwilling, Albuquerque, NM

About the Author
Andy Nelson cut his poker teeth on Seven Card Stud, High/Low Split, 8 or better. This is the game that got him started on a successful poker career. He developed a betting strategy, an understanding of what starting hands are winners and how to read his opponents.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
(From the Introduction) This book is about basic poker. I believe that until we have a foundation in the rudiments of the game, we should try very little fancy stuff. We should know exactly what to do with each and every starting hand when we get the fourth card, the fifth card, etc. I don't mean approximately, I mean exactly. When we know how to play the basic hands, then we can add variations to our play. When our play reaches the point that we become predictable, then vary our play by 15 to 20% Plan to eventually play a particular hand a certain way 80 to 85% of the time. First, learn the basic, slid way to play, then add the flavor, the variations. Every rule has a lot of exceptions at the poker table. I am saying learn the best way first. Then mix in the deviations to confuse the opposition. Trust me, you will have them shaking their heads in confusion.

Customer Reviews

Too little info; poorly organized and explained
The useful thing about this book is two pages of tables that show the odds of improving after three, four, five and six cards dealt in 7-card and 7-card high/low split. And there are some good basic points, partially explained, about the different betting rules when fighting for a split pot. However, there are a number of basic useful rules that are omitted (presumably those were covered in his "Intro" book, now out of print) AND he explains that "there are likely some errors" in his statistical tables for "I am not a trained mathematician."

The problem is that the material is poorly written and organized, partially explained and loaded with white space and off-the-topic comments. It is a small book with large, 12-point type and lots of blank space. I counted only 24 pages that actually contained poker information. Writing about "Fifth Street" when drawing on a low flush draw:
"Quite often the fifth street decision is a big one. When a great starting hand has caught some help and still has a chance to sweep, you are pressed to figure the odds and decide if you should continue. Supposed the A-3-6 of hearts has caught a black seven and a diamond queen. Should you play?
"You have counted four hearts that appeared, so there are six not accounted for. One other player has a better low porch than you have. Two fours, one two, and three fives have appeared. It is clear you now have a one-way hand since you only have about a 4% chance for a flush.
"This is one example of the pressure of fifth street. You do not have a good one-way hand, but it might make you a few dollars. You have to decide if it is worth the risk."

You also have to decide whether to buy this book--and that should be an easy decision. ...

Yes this is not greatest book but it has value
I am an 8/b enthusiast, so even though the 1 star reviewer makes valid points, this book still has value, because it emphasizes fundamentals that are essential to becoming a winner such as scooping the pot and avoiding one-way and weak hands. There are errors in the table and the book would benefit from better organization, but I have read everything I could get my hands on for 8/b and I found new and worthwhile information. However, I wouldn't recommend this without first reading other material. A better choice for the intermediate would be Todd Brunson's Chapter in Super System 2. Thanks Todd Brunson, for such a wonderful and concise explanation of the game!