Apologies after posting I realised that it sounded that I was asking you if one was better than the other and would put you in spot over your friend/coach.

I am planning to purchase both (as xmas presents) but was wondering which book is best to start off with or does it really matter, i.e. will a total beginner understand the strategies in Colin's "Sit n Go Strategy" book or will I need to read and watch your course first or vice versa.

Hope your not

Just to give you a little background of myself, I am not a total novice on poker (just Sit n Gos), I am a micro 6max cash player (constantly trying to better myself on this format too) and one of my goals for 2013 is to also learn another format of poker, and since watching your videos on DTB and liked your presentations, as well as watching a couple of Colin's over at Cardrunners, I wanted to to do Sit N Gos.

Also I will need to purchase and learn the SNGwizard too

Thanks HB

Read you reviews on previous posts, sounds very good

Is there any content in this book which is NOT covered in your many DragTheBar videos?

The book material heavily overlaps with my DTB vids. However, the book is more flushed out and "complete." Vids which by their nature are somewhat high level but a book really lets you get into the weeds.

I would be happy to discuss via PM or on Skype in more detail. I have had a lot of people from DTB buy it provide positive feedback. I have not had anyone yet say that they felt it did not bring something new to the table or was not worth buying since they had already seen my DTB stuff. However, there is a money back guarantee, so really no risk to check it out!

Best Regards,
zero

Zerosum79 books does give good frameworks for most spots and stages in sngs. It simplifies stuff both pre and post but sometimes these concepts can it also make harder to really understand in the long run. I think he addressed most stuff adequately in his book and I was too judgemental of him being a bad player/bad stats. His book clearly shows he knows how to play poker, allthough you see him struggle to dumb it down sometimes, because frankly, there are more 'dumb' players, that will save pennies/grind low stakes to buy his book then the 20$+ market that probably doesnt want the book/market is smaller.

Crushing Online SNGs therefore is a dangerous title because (1) it is very hard to do that these days anyways at the medium to higher levels and (2) you def need more then this.

Also there is like every book too much emphasis on pushfold allthough it is really important there are def some plays for medium to late stage missing in the book. On the other hand, I havent seen these been written down ever/alot anyways. The e-book is probably worth the money for most people that are looking for a SNG book.

Disclaimer, I havent watched his vids

GL with your venture, I hope you dont get shyt on for being honest about ur playing history, its a genuine route to take, unlike every other bookwriter in this business

Hey Meca,

Thanks so much for taking the time to review the book. I appreciate the time that it took out of your schedule for a task that probably was more for the community than of benefit to you directly. It was very cool of you to follow up.

Best Regards,
zero

Hello Greg, i bought your book i have received no link to download...your mail (customerservice@zerosumpoker.com) doesnt seem to be right because the domain is not alive...

I bought it. The result is it turned me into a winner.
Listen. If you didnt like the book, I know He will give you your money back. There is no risk? You guys have nothing to lose by buying this book. How do I know hed actually give you your money back? I emailed him and asked him to clear a few things up for me in his book. There were a few concepts I didnt get. He rewrote it in an email for me so I could understand it. Greg did not have to do that. I didnt expect him to. He took time to clear it up for me. I was actually pretty amazed. Not just one email, We have a string of emails back, and forth basically coaching me for free. I even asked a forth question And im sure ill get an answer. The videos help you understand the concepts of the book better. Calling shoves and shoving ranges are deffinately where this book shines. And that mystery of that is solved once you read this book. If you buy the book and dont like it im positive he would give your money back. Its worth more than the price. Im telling you buy it. Its simple to the point. And gets you winning. Im extremely happy with it. I think its better than Collins. Its put so much simpler. It covers everything pretty clearly, ANd if your hazy after it ask and he answers. Hes awesome. And he actually deserves the money for his work. Pluss I mean Hes willing to help for free. And that is so rare. Like I said I was so suprised when he started talking to me. He really is a good guy. Youll make your money back anyway.

Check your PM's on 2+2. I'll get things straightened out ASAP.

Regards,
zero

DISCLAIMER: I’m currently working with Greg on the 6-max hypers low stakes games.

I’ve also been a member on DTB for 1 month where I mainly watched Jared Tendler’s and zerosum79’s videos. After watching his videos on DTB, I had pretty high expectations for this book after Greg sent it to me. I was not disappointed. Once again, Greg differs from most coaches and other books I’ve read in one important aspect:

Instead of just telling you to do x when y, he explains how you can figure it out for yourself.

Thus; it’s possible to take the concepts from this book/ the videos and implement them to other formats. The price reflects this, imo.

I’ve also read most reviews here itt, and have little/no additions to what has already been mentioned as strengths and weaknesses in the book.

I’ve only played 1k 9-mans and 3k hypers so far. Results are decent, but definitely better after working with Greg, watching his videos and hopefully now even more after reading his book. I’ll make sure to come back and posts some graphs when I hit 5k of each.

I would recommend the best of friends to buy it.

Best of luck to all at the tables,

Alex

Hey Greg I bought the book and filled in the "contact me" but I can't see the videos.

Hey man, just wanted to make sure you got the email that this was resolved. If not check your spam box, and if still not, pm me on here.

Best,
Greg

Hey Greg, I've got the email and everything is ok. Thanks

Hi, Greg

I wrote you via "contact me" form on your site, but I'm afraid you have not received this letter.
Can I discuss with you alternative payment (not Paypal)?
Pls, contact me at atlas999&gmail.com

Thanks

I'll email you.

Best Regards,
Greg

Hi, Greg

got it.
settled.
Thank you.

How applicable is this book to 6 person sngs? Is it geared specifically to 9 mans?

The focus is on 9 mans but their is value for 6 man player.

I have been answering this question a lot lately since I guess games are really moving toward 6max these days.

The way I break down a SNG is to look at different phases of the game. The book actually starts by using the ICM tax and effective stacks to motivate when these different phases occur. If you understand the material in the book for 9 max you will find that it really pretty easily translates to 6max. A few people have contacted me directly that already owned the book and I have spent a lot of time emailing with them about how to translate the book into either 6max, hypers, or MTTSng, including what topics to focus more on for their specific format, and how to create new Pivot points for their specific format.

Undoubtedly, there are some very specific things that are not addressed in the book for different formats. A key example would be the modifications necessary to deal with the influence of the more frequent blinds hitting you in the low blind levels in a 6 max. (late position stealing is a crucial concept here) There are also different bubble factors and payout structure etc. However, if you followed the calculations for 9max you can simply redo them for 6max and get new results! (The best way to learn IMO)

Based on the interest in the 6 max format it is very high on my list of supplementary modules that I would like to produce. I think that in the very near future (mid summer) you will find something that is directly related to 6 max formats on my site.

Unfortunately right now I am still trying to complete a supplementary classroom video series for the book. Its almost done (3 of the 5 vids are posted). They are free to anyone who bought the book, and if you have video access already you will not need to sign up again to get them. They should already be active on your account. With so many people having bought the book already, I felt that this is something that is higher priority than creating a new product.

Best,
zero

The project I described a few weeks ago is finished and I will be producing some 6max material in the coming month or two. Stay tuned.

Best,
zero

Any update on 6max?
Will it be turbo or hyper?
Would this be considered as upgrade (if we purchase the book now) or treated as a new book?

Thanks in advance

All great questions that I am wrestling with right now.

So far I am looking at a mostly video format with a specific text addition for each module. Right now I am specifically working on 6max hypers and expect that the 6max turbo's will follow that pretty soon after.

Pricing will be very competitive to other vid-packs on the market but I think you will be very happy with the price if you already have the book. I will have to see what the finished product looks like and delivers before setting a price but I don't expect it to exceed the current cost of the book.

I am very grateful to the people who have already taken a chance on my book and I am planning on some exclusive deals for them that will be discounted to the market price.

Best,
zero

I can tell you this book is amazing. It comes with charts and PBJ sheets (If your unaware you will understand after reading it or watching his videos) if you buy a training course which is really what it is and you play sngs it's an absolute must buy
It's very thorough

I would appreciate an update for 6max hyper turbos too

Right now I'm searching some new input on these & the table of content of your book seems really intresting.

btw: any chance to get a Kindle-version of it? I only could find this statement "Kindle coming soon" but haven't find it available yet

There have been a lot of changes in the last month, not all of which are officially announced yet.

I had meant to produce .epub, and .mobi (kindle) versions almost as soon as the book was initially released two years ago. Then I held off because I did a major revision of the text. Then I got sidetracked by adding more videos to the member's section.

I can now announce that a kindle version is on the way. I am paying to have it professionally laid out so it will be (I hope) very high quality. I also have a .epub version that is ready. I just need to post it to the member's section of the website, but I was hoping to put all three versions (.pdf, .epub, and .mobi) up at the same time. These will all be available to past and future purchasers.

Its a good time to be looking at buying the book since I have also recently reduced the price. I have always contended in this thread that it was well worth the initial sales price but the new $20 reduction (which just happened last week) should make it a lot easier for a wider audience of people to afford it. Professional Poker has gift cards that can be bought with Stars FPP's and the new price makes it possible to purchase with a single gift card.

Best Regards,
zero