Poker For Dummies

Packed with expert tips on how to bluff successfully

Rake in the chips with this savvy guide to poker basics and beyond Whether you′re looking for an edge in a friendly weekly game or aiming for the championship in a local poker tournament, this friendly guide shows you step–by–step how to bet, bluff, and play your way to the top, from seven–card stud and high–low splits to Omaha and Texas Hold ′em.

Discover how to:

Understand poker rules Play popular poker games Keep a "poker face" Read your opponents Participate in poker tournaments Make the most of video and Internet poker

The Dummies Way

Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear–out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

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Foreword.

Introduction.

PART I: How to Play the Games.

Chapter 1: Poker Basics.

Chapter 2: Essential Strategic Considerations.

Chapter 3: Seven–Card Stud.

Chapter 4: Texas Hold′em.

Chapter 5: Seven–Card Stud Eight–or–Better, High–Low Split (Seven–Stud/8).

Chapter 6: Omaha.

Chapter 7: Home Poker Games.

PART II: Advanced Strategy.

Chapter 8: Bluffing.

Chapter 9: Money Management and Recordkeeping.

PART III: Computers, Casinos, and Cardrooms.

Chapter 10: Poker Tournaments.

Chapter 11: Video Poker.

Chapter 12: The World Series of Poker.

Chapter 13: The Computer: Your Shortcut to Poker Mastery.

Chapter 14: Internet Poker.

PART IV: More Poker Fun.

Chapter 15: What′s Behind the Sayings, Terms, and Myths.

Chapter 16: Learning More about Poker.

PART V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Read Your Opponent.

Chapter 18: Ten Poker Legends.

Chapter 19: Ten Keys to Success.

Chapter 20: (Almost) Ten Things to Consider Before Going Pro.

Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Improve Your Poker Today.

Chapter 22: Ten Real–Life Poker Lessons.

Index.

Richard Harroch is an attorney and avid poker player. Lou Krieger is the author of two guides to Texas Hold ′em, the most popular tournament poker game.

full of sound thinking about how to approach the game .informed by someone who s been there and done it. ( PC Format, April 2005)

"....a readable introduction to all poker formats..." (Micro Mart, April 2006)