Winning Strategies: Texas Hold 'em Poker
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Actor: Mike CaroDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 56 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-02-22
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Goldhill Home Media
DVD Reviews of Winning Strategies: Texas Hold 'em Poker
DVD Review: Pathetic.
Summary: 1 Stars
This DVD is a joke. Extremely basic beginner type material and presented in a way that is of absolutely no use to anyone. Caro gives a quick run down on which starting hands are considered playable but gives no indication on how to actually play them ie: which positions they are playable, whether you should raise or call and what to do with them following a raise etc. There is literally zero advice on playing after the flop or on fundamentals like pot odds/ counting outs etc and his garbage on tells is getting really old. This is one of the worst instructional DVD's on the market. Spend your money on any of the "Expert hold 'em" series by Fromm, Miller, Jacobs, Stoxtrader etc if you are serious about improving your poker game through DVD instruction. Why does this guy enjoy the status he does in the poker/ gambling world? He's not David Sklansky for crying out loud!DVD Review: very, very basic...
Summary: 2 Stars
This video is for extreme beginners and most of the material has been covered by Caro in his books "Fundamental Secrets of Poker" published nearly 15 years ago(1991) and the "Book of Tells" originally published in 1984; both good books but as a video it is lacking and there is nothing new, which is very disappointing. If you have only played in home games or have never played several viewings would give some good basic instruction and introduce you to some of the good common tells that beginners should know.
This video covers both limit and no limit holdem but doesn't really go enough in depth to cover either game well; it also includes a condensed section on tells. Although the games are structurally identical the differences are so great that most players watching this video will get into too much trouble watching it; he covers most of the basics in three or four minutes each leaving only experienced players understanding what's going on but as it is aimed for novice players it has little value to almost any player-he doesn't go into enough detail for beginners and and there is little new material for experienced players. Based on these shortcomings it gets a 2 rating.
It is unfortunate when one of the legendary figures in poker puts out mediocre products. His "Caro's Book of Tells" is still one of the greatest contributions to poker literature but this video gets a pass. If you are just starting out rent it from Netflix or your local video store. It is short and there are better Holdem videos out there. I think the Howard Lederer videos are much better than this for learning the game.
DVD Review: 5 Minutes worth viewing
Summary: 1 Stars
Save your $18 and don't add this one to your cart. There is very little substance in this video. Caro provides 10 interesting "poker tells" that are worth viewing but you stop at your local bookstore and spend 5 minutes reading his book on poker tells and get the same info.
The rest of the DVD is very, very basic hold-em strategy that even a novice should know.
Mike may be a genius but he isn't sharing much of his grey matter in this DVD.
DVD Review: Not very good
Summary: 1 Stars
Okay the Mad Genius has my utmost respect his pro poker tells video is awesome, but this was designed at teaching ppl to win and just doesnt do it. It does tell u about starting hands and thats it nothing on how to play after the flop. Most ppl think after the flop u either have the best flop and bet or you fold. This is incorrect and this dvd mentions nothing about flopping mid pair draws etc. It has absolutey nothing on post flop and gets a 1-5 fom meDVD Review: Good For Beginners
Summary: 4 Stars
Mike Caro's video provides a general overview of the game and general tips and strategies. While the video may be a bit basic for the frequent poker player, it provides some thoughtful tips for the casual or new poker players who are still seeking to develop the basic skills of identifying "tells" of similarly skilled players. This DVD is a good start at learning the skills of playing Texas Hold'em.
Description of Winning Strategies: Texas Hold 'em Poker
Go from beginner to winner! "I am going to show you more than just how to break even at poker. I am going to show you how to win big time!" Are you ready to unlock the secrets to winning big at Texas Hold'em Poker, the ultimate test of skill, strategy and composure? Millions of Americans have discovered it's the most exciting way to turn a tiny investment into a multimillion dollar fortune. Mike Caro, the legendary Mad Genius of Poker, will show you how to improve your game and take it to the next level. As the world's foremost authority on poker, his battle-tested strategies will give you the edge to play smart and win big! Whether you play in a casino or online, limit or no limit, Mike's "own the table system" will transform your game.General DVDs
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