Texas Hold'em Odds and Probabilities By Matthew Hilger - Book Review

The book written by Matthew Hilger does more than shows those who read it how calculate odds in poker. Hilger does this, but he also explains the top ways to relate these odds so players can make superior decisions. Most significantly the author explains the math behind odds and percentages in a more mathematical view then the majority authors who write on the topic.
Hilger explain the math behind fractions, odds, percentages and how to convert them. He then gives hold'em scenarios so you can do the math yourself. If you do a few of these scenarios it will start to click for you and you will understand why you should call or fold based on pot odds rather than just know when you should.
The book is made up of two different sections. The first section is about fixed-limit hold'em and the second section is about about no-limit hold'em. This makes the book even more helpful than a broad book of poker odds. Hilger is able to be much more specific about using odds and applying them to strategies by using this technique.
Some of the topics that are in this book include: backdoor draws, raising draws for value, facing all-in decisions before the flop, protecting your hand, the impact of stack sizes. Hilger shows his readers with these topics that your don't required to be an expert at math to use odds to thriving at poker. Numerous people don't wish to take the time to read a book about poker math because they think that it may be over their heads. You should be able to comprehend the concepts the first time you read the book.