7-Card Stud

By Roy West

Book Overview

Noted poker teacher Roy West gives his readers 42 lessons on how to play and win at seven-card stud in medium and low-limit games. His "Complete Course in Winning" includes instruction for each street... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1884466214
• ISBN13: 9781884466212
• Release Date: April 1996
• Publisher: Poker Plus Publications
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

The Best Beginner's Book For 7-Card Stud, Hands Down

Author Roy West's down-to-earth style makes for entertaining and informative lessons. If your goal is to learn 7-Card Stud, there is no better place to start. Whether you are brand new to poker or just seeking growth beyond your Hold'em / Omaha experience, this book will get you on the fast track to low-limit winning. By the time the reader has completed this book, he will have gained a superior understanding of the value and strength of the hand he his holding. For example, would you rather start T-J-Q off-suit or with a pair of 5's and an Ace kicker? Naturally, it depends greatly on the players at the table and the LIVE cards you are holding. West helps put all of these factors into perspective to help the beginner form reasonable conclusions as to where he stands.There is a great section on 3rd-street decisions that help the beginner avoid making the most costly mistake of all - playing through 3rd-street and beyond when they never should have been in the hand in the first place. Armed with the knowledge from this book, I won about $100 per session in the first five $3-$6 stud sessions I ever played in a casino. This book is a perfect primer and prelude to David Sklansky's Seven-Card Stud for Advanced Players. Please note that West's book is specifically designed for lower limits, while Sklansky's is geared towards $30-$60 games (and up).The information contained in this book is, quite literally, worth more than its weight in gold. It's been several years since I initially read it, but I do use it as a reference from time to time. I normally play $6-$12 and sometimes $15-30 these days. If I start running a bad streak it is to this book I return to help get me grounded again in the solid fundamentals. These days Roy West is a regular contributor to CardPlayer Magazine in column called "This and That About Poker." You can read his latest articles for free at CardPlayer's website, or pick up a free issue at your local card room. If you'd like to start playing winning low-limit 7-Card Stud, this book is a must.