Poker - Seven Card Stud, High-Low Split: Intermediate [Paperback]

Andy Nelson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1989

A friend of mine is an excellent High/Low player. He told me, "High/Low split is less forgiving to marginal play than either straight high or Razz." That is true and that what this book is about. Rock solid play backed up by hard statistics. On page 10 and 11 are two statistical tables that changed me from a marginal player to a solid winner. This table will tell you what your percentages are to complete an eight low, a seven low, or a six low if you start with three low cards and get paired on fourth street. This table will tell you your chances of making a low if you get double paired on fifth street. This table is great information that is worth many times the modest cost of this book.

Editorial Reviews

Review

I have almost all of your outstanding books. They include Hold 'Em, Book One and Intermediate, Omaha Book One, Omaha, High/Low Split, Book One, Seven Card Stud, Book One and Intermediate. Your suggestion of keeping accurate records is most helpful. Your explanations are clear, concise and to the point. I would recommend your fine books to all serious poker players. -- Daniel Zwilling, Albuquerque, NM

About the Author

Andy Nelson cut his poker teeth on Seven Card Stud, High/Low Split, 8 or better. This is the game that got him started on a successful poker career. He developed a betting strategy, an understanding of what starting hands are winners and how to read his opponents.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Pokerbook Pr (March 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0945983069
• ISBN-13: 978-0945983064
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #369,636 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #7 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Entertainment > Puzzles & Games > Card Games > Poker

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Too little info; poorly organized and explained, April 3, 2002

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Frank Mclaughlin "frank mclaughlin" (Herndon, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Poker - Seven Card Stud, High-Low Split: Intermediate (Paperback)

The useful thing about this book is two pages of tables that show the odds of improving after three, four, five and six cards dealt in 7-card and 7-card high/low split. And there are some good basic points, partially explained, about the different betting rules when fighting for a split pot. However, there are a number of basic useful rules that are omitted (presumably those were covered in his "Intro" book, now out of print) AND he explains that "there are likely some errors" in his statistical tables for "I am not a trained mathematician."

The problem is that the material is poorly written and organized, partially explained and loaded with white space and off-the-topic comments. It is a small book with large, 12-point type and lots of blank space. I counted only 24 pages that actually contained poker information. Writing about "Fifth Street" when drawing on a low flush draw:
"Quite often the fifth street decision is a big one. When a great starting hand has caught some help and still has a chance to sweep, you are pressed to figure the odds and decide if you should continue. Supposed the A-3-6 of hearts has caught a black seven and a diamond queen. Should you play?
"You have counted four hearts that appeared, so there are six not accounted for. One other player has a better low porch than you have. Two fours, one two, and three fives have appeared. It is clear you now have a one-way hand since you only have about a 4% chance for a flush.
"This is one example of the pressure of fifth street. You do not have a good one-way hand, but it might make you a few dollars. You have to decide if it is worth the risk."

You also have to decide whether to buy this book--and that should be an easy decision. ...

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Yes this is not greatest book but it has value, November 30, 2005

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D. L. Hoffman (Ridgewood, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Poker - Seven Card Stud, High-Low Split: Intermediate (Paperback)

I am an 8/b enthusiast, so even though the 1 star reviewer makes valid points, this book still has value, because it emphasizes fundamentals that are essential to becoming a winner such as scooping the pot and avoiding one-way and weak hands. There are errors in the table and the book would benefit from better organization, but I have read everything I could get my hands on for 8/b and I found new and worthwhile information. However, I wouldn't recommend this without first reading other material. A better choice for the intermediate would be Todd Brunson's Chapter in Super System 2. Thanks Todd Brunson, for such a wonderful and concise explanation of the game!