The sequel to poker’s most legendary strategy book. Doyle Brunson’s Super System 2 updates the original “Bible of Poker” with new chapters written by a roster of modern experts: Daniel Negreanu on Triple Draw, Jennifer Harman on Limit Hold’em, Todd Brunson on Stud Hi-Lo, Lyle Berman on Pot-Limit Omaha, and more. At 700 pages, it’s a complete poker education in one volume.
The original Super System (1979) was so far ahead of its time that Brunson famously regretted publishing it — it made his opponents better overnight. The sequel, 25 years later, brings the same approach with new voices covering the games that have evolved since the original.
What’s Inside
Structure — one expert per game
Each chapter covers a different poker variant, written by a recognized expert in that game. The lineup reads like a Poker Hall of Fame roll call: Daniel Negreanu on Triple Draw, Jennifer Harman on Limit Hold’em, Todd Brunson on Stud Hi-Lo, Bobby Baldwin on Omaha Hi-Lo, Lyle Berman on Pot-Limit Omaha, and Doyle himself on No-Limit Hold’em — reprinted from the original with added material.
The multi-author format means each section has genuine authority. You’re not getting one person’s opinions across unfamiliar games — you’re getting the best player at each game teaching their specialty.
Doyle’s No-Limit Hold’em section
Brunson’s NL Hold’em chapter is essentially a how-to guide for aggressive, unpredictable poker. It’s the style that made him famous — playing loose, attacking relentlessly, keeping opponents off-balance. The post-flop advice on reading opponents and playing specific hands (pocket Aces, Kings, small pairs, suited connectors) is timeless.
However, beginners should be cautious. This style works for Doyle because he’s Doyle. Copying his hyper-aggressive preflop approach at an online $0.50/$1.00 table will get you destroyed.
The mixed game chapters
This is where Super System 2 truly shines. You’ll rarely find books on Triple Draw, Omaha Hi-Lo, or Razz from world-class players. For mixed game enthusiasts — especially those playing at medium to high stakes — these chapters are genuine gems. The variety alone makes the book worth owning.
Doyle’s autobiography
The book includes an expanded autobiography section that’s genuinely entertaining. Doyle’s life story — from Texas road games to helping establish the WSOP as a major event — is poker mythology. For fans and history buffs, this alone is worth reading.
The Review
If you’re a mixed game player at medium-to-high stakes, Super System 2 is a genuine treasure. The variety of games covered, the caliber of contributors, and the depth of each chapter make it the most comprehensive poker strategy book ever published.
Hold’em-only players may be disappointed — the NL Hold’em section is largely reprinted from the original, and Doyle’s style doesn’t translate well to today’s online games. But the post-flop advice on reading opponents remains timeless regardless of era.
Doyle’s aggressive style is a masterclass in how he plays poker. It’s not a beginner’s blueprint. You can’t sign onto an online table and dominate like Brunson does in Bobby’s Room at the Bellagio. Start with Harrington or Jones, then graduate to Super System 2 once you have the fundamentals.
Beyond the aggressive preflop approach that may not suit modern online play, Brunson’s advice on reading opponents after the flop is where the real value lives. How to play specific hands in specific board textures, when to bet and when to trap — this is the kind of insight that only comes from 50 years of elite play.
About the Contributors
Doyle Brunson (editor + NL Hold’em)
Ten-time WSOP bracelet winner, back-to-back Main Event champion (1976–1977), author of the original Super System, and Poker Hall of Fame member. Arguably the most important figure in Texas Hold’em history. Passed away in May 2023 at age 89.
Daniel Negreanu (Triple Draw)
Seven-time WSOP bracelet winner, $57 million+ in live earnings, Poker Hall of Fame member. Known as “Kid Poker” and the game’s best ambassador. His Triple Draw chapter is one of the few expert treatments of the game in book form.
Chip Reese (Seven Card Stud)
Considered the best cash game player of his generation. Youngest-ever Poker Hall of Fame inductee. Brunson personally asked him to write the Seven Card Stud chapter in the original Super System (1979). Reese passed away in 2007 — this chapter is part of his enduring legacy.
Other contributors
Jennifer Harman (Limit Hold’em), Bobby Baldwin (Omaha Hi-Lo), Lyle Berman (Pot-Limit Omaha), Johnny Chan (preface), Mike Caro, Steve Zolotow, and Crandell Addington. Each brought genuine expertise in their assigned game.
Super System 2 is the most comprehensive poker strategy book ever published. The multi-expert format gives each game a genuine authority, the mixed game chapters are unmatched, and the autobiography is pure poker lore. Hold’em players may want more, and beginners should start elsewhere — but for serious, well-rounded poker players, this is essential. The Bible of Poker earns its name.