The Poker Coach - by Alec Torelli (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Make your own luck-lessons that show you how to play poker like a pro.

Are you ready to go all-in on learning to play poker like a champ? The Poker Coach is the ultimate in-home resource for card sharks looking to get serious and start growing their bankroll.

Whether it's developing essential strategies for managing odds, reading tells, or controlling your body language, the guidance inside The Poker Coach gives you everything you need to take your game to the next level. Each chapter dives deep into a different aspect of poker, like opening bets or poker psychology, helping you analyze your style of play as well as offering expert recommendations for developing your strengths at the table.

This complete guide to mastering poker includes:

• Manage your bank-Learn how to stay financially secure with professional insight into what you should be doing to avoid going bust.
• Practical gameplay tips-Shore up your weaknesses with advice that delves into the math behind poker and presents concrete strategies for getting the most out of every hand.
• Final exams-Show that you're ready for the top tables by passing tests that allow you to demonstrate that you've mastered critical lessons.

If you're ready to graduate from kitchen tables and casual play, then this is the book for you.

Review Quotes

"Alec is a great poker player and thinker. I've learned a lot talking to him about poker over his years. I'm sure this book will help you improve your game." --Andrew Robl, High Stakes Poker Pro

"Alec Torelli is that unusual poker champion who has great humility in the face of the complexity of the game. That is what makes him such an effective teacher. Because he is a lifelong learner, he is able to put himself in the shoes of someone newer to the game and communicate key concepts, tactics, strategies and mental models that will help speed up anyone's learning curve. I wish I had this book when I was starting out." --Annie Duke, WSOP Bracelet winner, best-selling author of Thinking in Bets

"Alec's passion, approach to the game, and playing style have always impressed me--and the results he's achieved during his career speak for themselves. Alec is a brilliant mind, a great communicator, a fantastic poker player, and one of the kindest people I've ever met--a rare combination in today's world. I highly recommend this book!" --Dario Sammartino, Pro Poker Player, 2019 World Series of Poker Runner Up

About the Author

Alec Torelli is one of the most respected poker players in the industry today. He has won over $1.5 million in tournaments and millions more in live and online cash games. Alec has been featured on ESPN, CBS Sports, Travel Channel, Poker News, and more. He and his wife, Ambra, split their time among their homes in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York City, and Italy.