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

NEW YORK - AUGUST 10: Poker player Barry Greenstein attends Fox Sport Net's 'Poker Superstar Invitational Tournament' on August 10, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images) 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.