The basic tools for success at Hold’em are presented in a way that is very easy to understand. Burton covers tournament play and money management, as well as the most common mistakes made by the novice or unskilled player. Along the way, he relates his own journey from the kitchen to the cardroom to the winner’s circle. Howard Schwartz of the Gambler’s Book Shop said, “Burton put together the kind of book that should be of interest to those who are about to embark on a trip into the world of low-limit poker.”

Burton put together the kind of book that should be of interest to those who are about to embark on a trip into the world of low-limit poker. As a novice who authors a website about gambling, he needed to study poker in order to write about it. But he did more than study; he immersed himself in it until he became a winning player. Still fresh from his education, he wrote this book for others who want to follow a similar path. Burton stresses the importance analyzing your own game, including the basics of proper play, the concept of position, when to check, check-raise, or fold and how to size up your opponents and their styles. He covers tournament play and money management as well as the most common mistakes made by the novice or unskilled player. Along the way, he relates his own journey from the kitchen to the cardroom to the winner's circle.

This is another great book in the Frank Scoblete Get the Edge series and, as a poker player, I am happy to see that Frank's line is now incorporating this game. Bill Burton, the casino guide for About.com, has done a great job of boiling down the essentials of Texas Hold em to a series of rules and betting strategies that I find right on the money. Even as a long time player, I learned a lot from Mr. Burton. This book is an excellent book for beginners and somewhat more experienced players. Burton is easy to read and the book should be one of the two or three must books for starting players to master. Good job all around!

"Get the Edge at Low Limit Texas Hold’em” is the most basic and simplistic book on Texas Hold'em to date. Bill's journey from the kitchen table to the casino poker room is every poker player’s dream.  Bill shows how easily it can be done by reading, studying and practicing.  This book will not guarantee that you will be successful but it will be one of the tools you will need if you want to be a successful Hold'em poker player

Many players think that they can depend on luck to be successful when playing the game, but luck is a very small par. Knowledge and skill are the most important part to being successful.  The basic tools for success are found in this book and they are presented in a very easy to understand way.  The majority of people who play poker come from the normal working class. They work from 9 to 5 and they use poker as a form of relaxation and enjoyment.

Hold'em Poker when played in the casino is not played against the house; it is played against the other players at the table.  The player who has the most skill and knowledge about the game will usually be the most successful along with the player who can demonstrate the most discipline and patience.

The explanations of the basics are easy to understand.  The book also walks you through all aspects of the game right down to the arrow chart which shows the most powerful hands to begin playing with.

Bill's experience, sincerity and just his overall winning demeanor can be felt and viewed in his writing.  He really wants to help the everyday player improve and raise the level of their game.  Bill would like to see everyone who reads this book start on their own journey to be a successful Texas Hold'em poker player. 

I am now doing so well at the casinos that all my friends wish to learn the game too!  I recommend your book to all of them. Just wanted to pass on my thanks... I hope for a lifelong game of fun and profit, and just wanted to let you know how you helped me get started!

Much thanks! 

Kate :-)