Profiling Poker "Nitwits" [Paperback]

G. Ed Conly (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 27, 2003

Haven't you always wanted to understand what the 'nitwits' at your table are thinking to make them play the way they do? This book gives you the tools that experts employ to 'profile' poker opponents, like the F.B.I profiles criminals. You will also be able to use these techniques to quickly, accurately pinpoint tendencies in your opponents and profit from them.

Editorial Reviews

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Conly seemingly leaves no stone unturned in his analysis . . . What Conly offers is valuable information. -- Casino Detroit Magazine, March 2003

About the Author

After several years as a recreational poker player, G. Ed Conly became a professional proposition player in $2-$5 limit games in Colorado in 1996. He won the National Poker Room Employees Texas Hold'em Tournament in Mesquite, Nevada in 1998. Since that time Conly's focus has been on the psychology and mental fabric of poker players. He holds a degree in Physics from the University of Colorado.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: G. Ed Conly (January 27, 2003)
• ISBN-10: 0970546629
• ISBN-13: 978-0970546623
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,327,847 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Profiling to Help Your Game, November 27, 2003

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"djweigle" (Riverwoods, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Profiling Poker "Nitwits" (Paperback)

I was looking for a book that gave me insight into the strange thinking processes of my opponents when I came across Profiling Poker Nitwits. Conly goes into great depth in myriad aspects of what makes people think the way they do. I found after reading this book that I looked at people with a new ability to figure them out, and more easily predict the way they play. I was amazed at the detail with which Conly was able to disect different personality types and all the other things that make a person do what they do. He lays out his techniques for "profiling" people clearly, and makes you think of things that you've never even considered. I've been able to make better decisions, especially early in a session when I first encounter a tough situation against someone who I don't know at all. I highly recommend this book and also recommend reading it more than once. I know I'll get something new out of it each time I read it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learning to read opponents is key!, December 31, 2005

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Nightbird - See all my reviews

This review is from: Profiling Poker "Nitwits" (Paperback)

Wow! I have been reading alot of the recommended poker books to learn the pot odds, good starting hands, preflop, flop, and river play, etc... and I have become a winning player following all the suggestions in these books. Then, I came across Profiling Poker "Nitwits", read it, and tried these ideas as well with my game, and now my win rate has doubled! This book teaches you how to read your opponents, study their mannerisms at the table and while they are in a hand, and also helps you figure out based upon their appearance what kind of plays they would be inclined to make. Working on trying to figure out what your opponents will to do in any situation at the table, coupled with making the right percentage plays is definately key! I felt that something was missing from my game before I read this book...now I know. I had to learn to play the game from both angles, and I did. I'm thrilled this book came along...Thanks!

2.0 out of 5 stars Not much here, August 16, 2007

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Forrest Stratton "DigarD" (Tulsa, OK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Profiling Poker "Nitwits" (Paperback)

I'm looking for something to help me "prejudge" a new player to the table and he really doesn't give me much that would be helpful. I'm glad I didn't pay full price.