Modern Poker Theory
by Michael Acosta
Mentioned once across 1 show · first heard Jul 2025 on All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg.
The general take
Jason Calacanis is reading Modern Poker Theory and brought it up as a weekend recommendation, suggesting it's worth his time. The book covers GTO (game theory optimal) strategy, which he seems genuinely interested in exploring.
About
Modern Poker Theory is a comprehensive, rigorous guide to the most important aspects of No-Limit Hold’em. It is based around an in-depth examination of what is meant by game theory optimal play (GTO) and how it can be applied at the table. Understanding GTO is fundamental to being able to make accurate poker decisions and being able to exploit players who don’t. Modern Poker Theory uses modern poker tools to develop a systematic approach to the analysis of GTO. It organizes the ideas and concepts in an intuitive manner that is totally focused to practical applications. Next time you are at a table some of the players will have studied Modern Poker Theory and some won’t. The players who have studied Modern Poker Theory will, without doubt, have a better theoretical and practical understanding of No-Limit Hold’em. They will be the favourites in the game. Make sure you are one of them.
Who said what
Jason Calacanis👍 Recommends
…recommendations for books to read over the weekend
“Anybody got big plans for the weekend and any recommendations for people? I did some books to read. You guys got any shows or books you're reading right now? Any albums you're listening to? Any things you're obsessed with? I'm reading Modern Poker Theory by Michael Acevedo. Oh, really? This goes into GTO and that kind of stuff?”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg — Big Beautiful Bill, Elon/Trump, Dollar Down Big, Harvard's Money Problems, Figma IPOat 20:20
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