Barry Greenstein Ace on the River: An Advanced Poker Guide Book Review
About Barry Greenstein
Barry Greenstein Quick Facts
- Nicknames: The Robin Hood of Poker, The Bear
- Current Residence: Rancho Palos Verdes, California
- Date of Birth: 30 December 1954
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
Barry Greenstein Achievements
- Barry Greenstein boasts 2 World Series of Poker bracelets (2004 and 2005) as well as 31 money finishes
- In 2007, the totality of his live tournament earnings surpassed a massive $5,000,000.
- Won two World Poker Tour titles, namely the Fifth Annual Jack Binion World Poker Open and the 2006 WPT Invitational at the Commerce Casino.
- Was nicknamed ‘Robin Hood’ for donating all his tournament winnings to charities.
Barry Greenstein Ace on the River Book Review
Released in 2005 by Last Knight Publishing, Ace on the River offers a thought-provoking insight into Barry Greenstein’s career experiences and growth as a professional poker player.
This is more of a life skills manual for serious poker players than a simple theoretical poker strategy guide.
What are the strong points of Barry Greenstein ’s Ace on the River?
- A special section regarding online poker games
- Unique and easy to read with amusing and humorous personal anecdotes
- Provides a bigger picture of the game than mere a mere theoretical poker strategy guide
- A well presented layout with numerous full page colour photographs
Where does Barry Greenstein’s Ace on the River fall short?
- More of a coffee table memoir than an academic or technical strategy guide
- Lacking in sample hands
Who will benefit from Barry Greenstein’s Ace on the River?
This poker book serves as a guide to intermediate and advanced cash and tournament players. The target audience is undeniably high-stakes professional poker players.
Barry Greenstein’s Ace on the River provides a fascinating insight into the world of professional poker which will prove quite remarkable even to readers who do not play poker.
