Poker players are lazy – it’s why we like to make money by fiddling with cards and chips rather than working in an office. That’s why we’ll always prefer a DVD to a book, and that in turn is why Phil Gordon’s Final Table Poker is a success.

This DVD is a fantastic learning tool for a beginning to intermediate player, although more advanced players will not gain much from it. It discusses several techniques that seem advanced to a beginning player, such as folding easily-dominated aces pre-flop and not falling in love with a pocket pair.
Gordon accurately captures the atmosphere of a final table, and the cast of characters are humourous yet accurate. The internet young gun, the aggressive maniac and Chris Ferguson assemble at the table. Also try to spot the Jennifer Harman-based character. Hint: she’s the one with breasts.
My only issue with the DVD is not poker-related: there are adverts throughout the feature which is annoying when you’ve paid for the product, but please – if you are a player who knows how to play and wants to learn slightly more advanced techniques, I urge you to buy this.

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