Texas Hold'em for Dummies Contributor(s): Harlan, Mark (Author) |
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ISBN: 047004604X ISBN-13: 9780470046043 Publisher: For Dummies OUR PRICE: $14.44 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2006 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Covers betting, odds, etiquette, and lingo Read your opponents, avoid mistakes, and win the pot! Want to play -- and win -- poker's hottest game? This practical, portable guide gives you all the insider tips and tricks you need to play at the table or online. From playing each stage of a hand and reading other players to betting, bluffing, and minding your bankroll, you get everything you need to play smart and maximize your win! Discover how to Make the right bets Bluff your opponents Check, call, raise, and fold Look for tells and dodge traps Read your hand Play in casinos and tournaments |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Games & Activities | Card Games - Poker - Games & Activities | Gambling - Table |
Dewey: 795.412 |
LCCN: 2006927731 |
Series: For Dummies |
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.16" W x 9.16" (0.78 lbs) 288 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Want to play -- and win -- poker's hottest game? Turn on the TV, drop by a newsstand, or just browse the checkout your local supermarket and you'll see firsthand that Texas Hold 'Em is the poker game everyone's playing. It's a game that's deceptively simple, yet within its easy framework you'll find truth and trickery, boredom and fear, skill and misfortune--in other words, all the things that make life fun and worth living Texas Hold'em For Dummies introduces you to the fundamental concepts and strategies of this wildly popular game. It covers the rules for playing and betting, odds, etiquette, Hold'em lingo, and offers sound advice to avoid mistakes. This handy reference guide gives new and even seasoned players winning strategies and tactics not just for playing the game, but for winning. You'll learn:
Texas Hold 'Em is a game of both skill and chance. But it's a game that can be beaten, and whether you want to make money, sharpen your game, or just have a good time, Texas Hold 'Em for Dummies will give you the winning edge. |