Phil Hellmuth can come off as a cocky guy, but let’s face it he has something to be cocky about. Hellmuth has won a record breaking eleven bracelets all in Hold ‘Em mind you. Although he has said statements like “If luck weren’t involved, I guess I’d win every one” you can’t help but appreciate his skill. The “poker brat” as he known has written a book titled Play Poker like the Pros. His book is not exactly what I would call helpful. It is boastful and unhelpful for the most part.
For starters I can do without the long-winded I am so great speech. Too much of the book was dedicated to reminding you why you should take his advice, probably to recompense for the bitter taste his antics leave in your mouth. The book goes into detail about his successful career and his conservative playing style. None of this of course helps the reader. If he and his editors felt it necessary to discuss this then they should have put it in the preface.
Hellmuth makes a big to do about pre-flop choices. He urges players to hold on to pairs, because they can mostly end up profitable. Well, thank goodness for those saps taking his...