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Farha on Omaha: Expert Strategy for Beating Cash Games and Tournaments
Price:$12.42
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Triumph Books (IL) |
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Product Description
There are at least at many variations of poker as there are cards in a deck, one the most popular of these is the action packed "Omaha" game. Often considered one of the most exciting variations as it is not uncommon to have five or six players paying to see the flop - rather than the usual two or three - creating massive pots ripe for the picking, for those who know how to play the game.In "Farha on Omaha", World-Champion poker player Sam Farha presents readers with simple strategic tips that will turn transform them into top-class players. It also provides advice on how to come out on top in both cash games and tournaments.This is a must-have volume for all poker player who wants to turn an enjoyable hobby into a great game. |
Customers Reviews
2008-11-14
High Hopes
Perhaps my expectations were too high. Sammy is a great player, so I expected to get some great insight and guidance. This book did not follow through.
It is filled with generalizations and conflicting statements. Also, the book is divided into 3 sections (Limit Omaha, Omaha/8, Pot-Limit Omaha) where he basically rehashes the same ideas.
I did pick up some useful information about how to play the player as opposed to the cards, but that isn't enough to make up for all of the other weaknesses in this book.
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2008-10-03
Pretty terrible, really....
This book contains more stories about Sammy bluffing players off a hand than actual poker strategy.
This book WILL NOT improve your Omaha game.
First of all, the entire first section is devoted entirely to LIMIT OMAHA HI. Does this game even exist anymore? I haven't seen it on ANY of the major online cardrooms, and all the casinos near me offer Hi-Lo only. Just as obnoxious that there's an entire section written about a game that's all but extinct, is the glaring omission of any material on Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo, a game that is BY FAR more widespread than Limit Omaha Hi.
The material is also laid out in huge chunks with no smaller sub-headings in each chapter, making it a very difficult book to reference.
As of the writing of this review, Jeff Hwang's 'Pot-Limit Omaha Poker' -- a FAR superior book, with tons of RELEVANT information and strategy, is selling on Amazon for $3.40 LESS than 'Farha on Omaha'. Do yourself a favor and pick that one up instead.
Sorry Sammy. I love watching you on TV, but your book really stinks.
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2008-09-25
The Porsche of Omaha Tutorials
If Berry Greenstein has written the Cadillac of Holdem books, Sam Farha has written the Porsche of Omaha books.
Farha takes you from just knowing how to play Omaha to actually understanding the strategy of the game quickly, easily and in an entertaining manner.
He breaks down hand strengths before the flop, after the flop and through the river. He offers insights as to how most players approach the game and how to take advantage of the fact most people today use a Holdem mentality when the sit down to play Omaha (Mistake!!!).
I've only had the chance to play online since reading the book but definitely feel I'm one of the better players at the table already.
If you're looking for an alternative to playing Holdem in a game with lots of action and don't want to lose your butt learning, then I highly remommend this book!
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2008-09-19
DUH?
Sammy Farha is one of my favoriate professional poker players, however, this book, bearing Sammy's name is, quite frankly, a disapointment. Calculation errors, poor editing, questionable reasoning, and etc., to the extent I'm wondering who actually wrote this book and whoever edited it was, obviously, preoccupied with something else.
Sorry, Sammy, you are still my favoriate professional poker player, but I must call'em like I see'em: 2 stars, and only because I'm currently in a gernerous mood.
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2008-08-15
Not bad... for beginners.
I've read several poker books and I sadly have to give this one a 3.
It lacks some depth when it comes to hands reviews and in general it's not that useful.
Basically it tells you the gaming difference between Limit, Pot Limit and 8 or better Omaha, while not giving any real (and beyond pure-beginner stage) tips or how-to.
I wouldn't consider this book if you are not a complete beginner and a Farha's fan. You'll get disappointed!
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