Thanks to television, the internet and the popularity of World Series Poker in Las Vegas, when Kill Phil was first pubished in 2006, tournament poker had become the richest sport in the world. The problem was that No Limit Texas hold'Em was dominated by a handful of experienced and skilled professional players. Kill Phil turned the tables on the pros by introducing a strategy that allowed even an absolute novice to compete against the best players in the world.
The Kill Phil strategy remains highly effective even when used in confrontations with the world's best players, but tournament play is evolving. This revised edition reflects the trends in tournament pokler by refining the use of the all-in move and providing adaptations that take into account the new style of hyper-aggressive play.