Verbal Poker Tells was published in June of 2014. Below are some book reviews. You can also go to this page to learn more about the book and purchase it in various ebook formats. For the paperback version, go to Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
“This book needed to be written, and it will never need to be written again. On behalf of all living poker players, and those yet unborn, I thank you, Zach, for compiling this treasure of profitable content, and for doing such a splendid job of organizing it and writing it up.”
– Tommy Angelo, pro poker player, author of Elements of Poker
“[10 out of 10 rating] It has already helped me in my game… I’m just beginning to work with this text and expect to use it as reference for years to come… Another excellent book.”
– Mason Malmuth, author & co-owner of TwoPlusTwo Publishing (full review here)
“Verbal Poker Tells… will change the way you talk… Elwood did a lot of research for this book, and my hats off to him for compiling this type of database.”
– Steve Ruddock, poker player and journalist, (click here for full book review)
“I highly recommend both books. Just one specific tell I learned from reading these books has made me thousands of dollars and I’m not even close to kidding.”
– T.J. Jurkiewicz, pro poker player (link to original tweet)
“Elwood delves deeply into both the content of players’ speech (what they say) and the manner in which they deliver their statements (how they say it), ultimately providing much insight for those looking for help deciphering the meaning of all of those declarations, questions, and other chatter coming from their opponents during hands.”
– Martin Harris, poker player and journalist, (click here for full book review on PokerNews)
“. . . a veritable encyclopedia of ways in which poker players reveal information when they open their mouths.”
– Andrew Brokos, pro poker player, co-host of the Thinking Poker Podcast
“I was skeptical that there’d be enough content for a book just about verbal behavior. But as I read I saw there were a lot of situations I didn’t realize could mean so much… I really liked it.”
– Daniel Steinberg, pro poker player
“An invaluable resource for live play.”
– Casey Diener, pro poker player
“”Zachary Elwood’s books are great; I learned a lot from Verbal Poker Tells. He doesn’t rattle off 300 tells to look for. Instead he goes in depth and explains how to draw information out of people using their words as ammunition.”
– James Hendrix, poker player
“Every hand at the poker table, players are telling you what they hold–literally. Now Zachary Elwood has put together the phrase book you need to understand them. If you work through the comprehensive examples you will get ten years worth of poker experience in a few days. This is an invaluable empirical treatment of an important source of live poker edge. “
– Aaron Brown, author of The Poker Face of Wall Street
“Useful for both amateurs and seasoned pros… Elwood’s follow-up book breaks down verbal behaviors into simple-to-grasp concepts that can easily be applied.”
– Paul “Vookenmeister” Gordon, semi-pro player
“Your books were an eye opener to me for tells and behaviors. I keep track of every bit of information you release. Thanks.”
– Nikolopoulos Athanasios, math teacher, occasional poker player
“I think both of your books are phenomenal and I’ve profitably used your instruction many times already, being astonished by how many people fail to realize the tells they have. Your books have made me a better player.”
– Mike Lynch, amateur poker player
“Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the verbal poker tells email course! I play 2/5 NLHE a few times a week and the last time I played, I absolutely saw and used some of the tells that you described. It’s so fun studying and then putting it to use live. Thank you.”
– David McPherson, poker player