I Just Ran Bad

I Just Ran Bad... and Other Lies Poker Players Tell Themselves

Every poker player has an excuse.

"I just ran bad."
"The fish got lucky."
"I was card dead all night."
"There was nothing I could do."

Sound familiar?

In I Just Ran Bad... and Other Lies Poker Players Tell Themselves, poker author Larry McCracken takes a humorous and brutally honest look at the excuses players use to avoid facing the truth about their game. From bad beats and tilt to blaming luck, dealers, opponents, and even the poker gods themselves, this book shines a light on the self-deception that keeps players stuck.

Packed with relatable stories, poker wisdom, and laugh-out-loud observations from years in card rooms, this book will entertain recreational players while delivering valuable lessons that can help improve your results at the table.

Inside you'll discover:

• The most common excuses poker players make
• Why blaming luck can hold back your growth
• How ego affects decision-making
• The truth about bad beats, variance, and tilt
• Funny real-world poker situations every player will recognize
• Practical insights to help you become a stronger player

Whether you're a tournament grinder, cash game regular, or weekend warrior, you'll find yourself laughing, cringing, and nodding your head as you recognize some of your own poker habits.

Because sometimes... you didn't run bad.

You just played bad.

And that's where improvement begins.

Perfect for poker players of all skill levels, I Just Ran Bad... and Other Lies Poker Players Tell Themselves is an entertaining reminder that the biggest obstacle to winning poker is often sitting in your own chair.