In chapter 10 of Advanced Texas Hold’em, Advanced Texas Hold’em, David Hamms explains what separates long-term winners from long-term losers, focusing less on individual hands and more on habits, mindset, preparation, and table selection. The Reality of Winners and Losers Hamms begins by noting that most poker players lose money over the long run. Only…

In chapter 9 of Advanced Texas Hold’em, David Hamms shifts from math-heavy strategy to the psychology of bad beats, explaining how they can distort decision-making and damage long-term results if you respond emotionally instead of rationally. What a Bad Beat Does to Your Mindset Hamms describes bad beats as emotionally disruptive because they can make…

In chapter 8 of Advanced Texas Hold’em, David Hamms explains how to read the flop and turn to decide whether to press for value, control the pot, or exit the hand. The chapter focuses on evaluating board texture, opponent count, hand strength, and how betting patterns reshape what ranges are plausible. The Flop Decision Point…

In chapter 7 of Advanced Texas Hold’em, Advanced Texas Hold’em, David Hamms explains how understanding odds and outs is essential for making profitable decisions after the flop and for controlling how much money you and your opponents invest in a hand. Outs: Knowing How You Can Improve Hamms begins by stressing that players must be…

In chapter 6 of Advanced Texas Hold’em, Advanced Texas Hold’em, David Hamms presents a practical starting-hand chart designed to help players quickly adjust their pre-flop decisions based on table conditions, position, and overall hand strength. Purpose of the Starting Hand Chart Hamms explains that the chart is meant as a reference tool, not a rigid…

In chapter 5 of Advanced Texas Hold’em, David Hamms explains how table type (loose, typical, or tight) should strongly influence which starting hands you play, when you raise, and when you limp. The main idea is to match your pre-flop choices to how many opponents you’re likely to face and how often raises happen. Using…

In chapter 4 of Advanced Texas Hold’em, Advanced Texas Hold’em, David Hamms analyzes the value of premium starting hands and explains how pre-flop strength, betting size, position, and opponent count all interact to determine long-term profitability. Focusing on the Top Starting Hands Hamms narrows the discussion to the top ten starting hands, arguing that while…

In chapter 3 of Advanced Texas Hold’em, David Hamms explains why the first two cards you are dealt largely determine your long-term success, even though any two cards can technically win a hand. The chapter argues that strong starting hands win more often, win bigger pots, and are far easier to play correctly after the…

In chapter 2 of Advanced Texas Hold’em, David Hamms shifts the focus to how players should think about winning at low-stakes no-limit Hold’em, emphasizing realistic expectations, emotional control, and long-term profitability rather than short-term excitement. Loose Play vs. Profitable Play Hamms explains that low-stakes games often give the illusion that reckless play is rewarded. Large…

In chapter 1 of Advanced Texas Hold’em, David Hamms explains how consistently winning players rely on discipline, patience, and controlled aggression rather than constant action or flashy play. The chapter focuses on building a solid foundation through a tight-aggressive style and understanding opponent behavior. The Tight-Aggressive Core Strategy Hamms emphasizes that strong players select good…