Greg has been instrumental in my understanding of the dynamics of hi/low Omaha games. His teachings allowed me to feel confident in my game regardless of the level of my competition. I started by reading the Scoop series of books, which are clear and detailed, with the relevant math and logic behind each action clearly explained. When I progressed to more difficult online big o games, I hired Greg as a coach and dove into his instructional video library. The library and lessons were, and continue to be, very helpful in understanding tougher spots against tougher competition. I have also seen dramatic improvement in my hi-low tournament results since I started working with Greg. Greg has something to offer any player at any level.
The Scoop books and video library will significantly benefit novice and experienced players. Greg expertly covers the basic and expert concepts of Big O. The valuable resources in the books and videos are for anyone looking for success at the poker table. My experience learning from Greg allowed my wife and me to travel the country for eighteen months with poker profits.
Greg’s coaching has been invaluable for taking my game to the next level. He meets me where I’m at and recommends tailored tweaks and strategies to tighten my game. Greg knows his students are all unique, and he puts in the time to listen, understand, and develop suggestions that will have the biggest impact, quickly. Whether you’ve been playing for 20 years or 20 minutes, Greg can help you elevate your game, boost your win rate, and achieve a deeper and more nuanced understanding of Big O. I can’t recommend working with him enough.
Invaluable experience!! When first reading Scoop Volume I, I called BULLSH** on Greg putting into print that a Phase 3 player can make 90-100 BBs per hour at a 90% win rate and that Big O is the lowest variance game being played right now. All the other math in Scoop I checked out so I read Scoop volumes II and III. I then hired Greg as a coach. He worked with me for 15-20 hours. Best poker money I’ve ever spent!!! I’m not a Phase 3 player, however I’ve played my last 1000 hours of pot limit Big O at an 85% win rate and 104 BBs per hour!! Amazing experience!! Amazing coach!! If you want to learn how to play Big O or want to learn how to CRUSH the game, I HIGHLY recommend Greg Vail as a coach and mentor!!
I can’t recommend Greg Vail enough as a PLO8/Big-O coach! When I started with him, I was struggling to find my footing in the game, often winding up on the losing end more often than I'd like to admit. However, Greg’s approach to coaching has completely transformed my play. His strategy is heavily data-driven, focusing on analyzing hands in depth and understanding the statistics behind each decision. Thanks to Greg, I’ve averaged 34BB/hour over a 60k hand sample! It's clear that he is the absolute authority in PLO8/Big-O. His insight and methodical approach to the game have not only boosted my earnings but also my confidence at the tables. I am incredibly grateful for his guidance and highly recommend his coaching to anyone looking to seriously improve their 4 or 5 card game!
When it comes to Big O, Greg is the number one authority on the game. His books and video series will put you miles ahead of 90% of the players you will meet at the tables. And if you want to take your game to the next level, his one on one coaching will help you to become the best player in pretty much any game you find. His insights on game play and math will transform your skill set to an unimaginable level. Whether you want to become a professional poker player or just a consistent winner, Greg has the formula for you.
I've been playing the game for years, and to see this book, as well as his subsequent book, take my game to the next level was astounding. I've had a great win rate in my local games but never ventured out to the big Vegas tourneys. After reading his first 2 books, I ended up 2nd in the PLO8 at the Venetian for 10K. A true testament to the refinement his books cause your game to go through to be successful.
My experience with Scoop! by Greg Vail is amazing; which means going from a net-looser to up-and-coming-winner in 5 card and 4-card hi-lo games at the low to medium stakes level with only a modest amount of work. The author's knowledge of these games is master-class and does an exceptional job conveying core concepts, required skills, and a global though process for poker overall. Not only has this material greatly improved my overall Big-O/PLO8 skillset but its given me new pathways to think about and improve my regular PLO and Holdem Game.
Every volume of this series has great information on how to play this game. Even more importantly, how to extract the most value and become a winning (or more profitable) player. I have recommended this book to every person that asks me for tips on how to become a better Big O player.
