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David Sklansky was born in 1947 in Teaneck, New Jersey. David inherited a propensity to mathematical and logical thinking from his father, professor of mathematics, that’s why he is often called “Einstein” or “Mathematician” in poker circles.

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After graduating from Teaneck High School he entered University of Pennsylvania, which he didn’t graduate from. The matter is that David started to spend most of his time on poker, where he achieved good results thanks to his knowledge of math. Some time later Sklansky moved to Vegas to start a career of poker player. By 1982, at the age of 29, David Sklansky won two WSOP bracelets.

The Theory of Poker By David Sklansky A product of Two Plus Two Publishing SIXTH PRINTING October 2004 1 About David Sklansky David Sklansky is generally considered the number one authority on gambling in the world today. Besides his nine books on the subject, David also has produced two videos and numerous writings for various gaming publications.

David’s writing career started with cooperation with Roger Dionni in writing of the book titled “Winning in poker”. After that he wrote and was the co-author of 12 more books about poker.

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One of the most popular books written by David Sklansky is “The Theory of Poker”. Some people call it “Encyclopedia” or “Bible” of poker. This book will help you realize what's worth special attention in certain situations when playing poker before making the decisions. The author thoroughly explains the game with the help of step-by-step instructions: preflop, betting rounds, bluff and so on.

By the way, “The Theory of Poker” by David Sklansky will be useful not only for those who play Texas Hold’em. The book also describes four types of poker: 7-card Stud, 5-card Draw Poker, Lowball draw poker and Razz. The author briefly describes each of the games for reader to get to know them. In the end of the book there is a glossary which describes the meaning of the words, that may be unfamiliar to the new players - flop, board, backdoor flush and others. Also, Sklansky gives some new terms: effective odds, implied odds, reverse implied odds.

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With the help of the book “The Theory of Poker” new players may know the rules of poker. “The Theory of Poker” will also be useful to those who already know some poker terms and strategies and want to become professional players.

  • Author: David Sklansky
  • Type of poker: Applicable to a large number of games
  • Level: Beginner
  • Year of publishing: 1978
  • Number of pages: 145
  • Language: English

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  • Five reasons why I've made money and continue doing this playing poker
    The psychology of poker
  • The fundamental theorem of poker
    Poker theorems
  • The probabilities of getting specific starting hands on preflop
    Poker mathematics
David Sklansky
Nickname(s)The Mathematician
ResidenceReno, Nevada, U.S.
BornDecember 22, 1947 (age 72)
Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S.
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)3
Money finish(es)23
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
27th, 1988
World Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)1
Money finish(es)3

The Theory Of Poker David Sklansky Epub

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David Sklansky (born December 22, 1947)[1] is an American professional poker player and author.

The Theory Of Poker David Sklansky

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Early years[edit]

Sklansky was born and raised in Teaneck, New Jersey, where he graduated from Teaneck High School in 1966.[2] He attended the University of Pennsylvania, but dropped out before graduation. He returned to Teaneck and passed multiple Society of Actuaries exams by the time at the age of 20, and worked for an actuarial firm.[3]

Poker career[edit]

Sklansky is a top authority on gambling. He has written and contributed to fourteen books on poker, blackjack, and general gambling.

Sklansky has won three World Series of Pokerbracelets, two in 1982 ($800 Mixed Doubles with Dani Kelly, and $1,000 Draw Hi) and one in 1983 ($1,000 Limit Omaha Hi). He also won the Poker By The Book invitational event on the 2004 World Poker Tour, outlasting a table full of poker legends, which included Phil Hellmuth Jr, Mike Caro, T. J. Cloutier, and Mike Sexton, and then finally overcoming Doyle Brunson.[4]

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Sklansky attended the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania for a year before leaving to become a professional gambler.[5] He briefly took on a job as an actuary before embarking into poker. While on the job, he discovered a faster way to do some of the calculations and took that discovery to his boss. The boss told him he could go ahead and do it that way if he wanted but wouldn’t pass on the information to the other workers. 'In other words, I knew something no one else knew, but I got no recognition for it,' Sklansky is quoted as saying in Al Alvarez's 1983 work The Biggest Game in Town. 'In poker, if you're better than anyone else, you make immediate money. If there's something I know about the game that the other person doesn't, and if he's not willing to learn or can't understand, then I take his money.'

As of 2015, his live tournament winnings exceed $1,350,000.[6] He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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World Series of Poker bracelets[edit]

YearTournamentPrize (US$)
1982$1,000 Draw High$15,500
1982$800 Mixed Doubles (with Dani Kelly)$8,800
1983$1,000 Limit Omaha$25,500

Publications[edit]

Sklansky has authored or co-authored 13 books on gambling theory and poker. His books are published by Two Plus Two Publishing. His book cover art often features hand guns. His 1976 book Hold'em Poker was the first book widely available on the subject of poker.[7]

  • Sklansky on Razz. 1983. ISBN0-87019-050-4.
  • Sklansky on Poker: Including a Special Section on Tournament Play, and Sklansky on Razz. 1994. ISBN1-880685-06-X.
  • Hold'em Poker. 1996. ISBN1-880685-08-6.
  • Sklansky, David; Malmuth, Mason (1997). How to Make $100,000 a Year Gambling for a Living. ISBN1-880685-16-7.
  • Getting the Best of It. 1997. ISBN1-880685-04-3.
  • Poker, Gaming, & Life. 1997. ISBN1-880685-17-5. Collection of articles that have appeared in Card Player and similar specialist magazines during the 1990s
  • Sklansky, David; Malmuth, Mason (1999). Hold'em Poker for Advanced Players, 21st Century Edition. ISBN1-880685-22-1.
  • Sklansky, David; Malmuth, Mason; Zee, Ray (1999). Seven Card Stud for Advanced Players. ISBN1-880685-23-X.
  • Sklansky Talks Blackjack. 1999. ISBN1-880685-21-3.
  • Theory of Poker: A Professional Poker Player Teaches You How To Think Like One. 1999. ISBN1-880685-00-0.
  • Tournament Poker for Advanced Players. 2002. ISBN1-880685-28-0.
  • Miller, Ed; Sklansky, David; Malmuth, Mason (2004). Small Stakes Hold 'em: Winning Big with Expert Play. ISBN1-880685-32-9.
  • Sklansky, David; Miller, Ed (2006). No Limit Hold 'em: Theory and Practice. ISBN1-880685-37-X.
  • DUCY? Exploits, Advice, and Ideas of the Renowned Strategist. 2010. ISBN978-1880685488.

References[edit]

  1. ^[1] pokerolymp.de Interview, german
  2. ^Staff. 'David Sklansky', Current Biography Yearbook 2007, Volume 68. H. W. Wilson Co., 2007. Accessed August 31, 2011. 'Sklansky attended Teaneck High School, graduating in 1966.'
  3. ^Schwarz, Marc. 'He wrote the book on Hold 'em; Teaneck native a poker authority.', The Record (Bergen County), July 12, 2005.
  4. ^WPT Poker by the Book synopsis Retrieved September 11, 2006.
  5. ^Michael Konik Bets for LifeArchived April 15, 2009, at the Wayback MachineCigar Aficionado, May/June 1998. Retrieved September 11, 2006.
  6. ^'David Sklansky's profile on The Hendon Mob'. The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  7. ^Colby, Ann (May 14, 2001). 'Pythagoras, Pi and Poker'. Los Angeles Times. Chris Ferguson is the new breed of player who uses math calculations, game theory and Internet resources to gain an edge over old-style, instinctive gamblers... 'Hold 'Em Poker, written by Sklansky in 1976, was the first book on a type of poker that today dominates play in California card rooms...'

External links[edit]

  • Two Plus Two, publisher
  • David Sklansky at World Poker Tour
  • David Sklansky at Poker Listings
  • 'David Sklansky'. Interview. Le Poker TV. Archived from the original on May 20, 2010.
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