Kurzbeschreibung
Do you feel like you're up the river at a poker table? Can you tell a bad hand from a good one? Do you know a kicker from a Joker? With Teach Yourself Visually Poker, you can become an ace player in no time, whether you play at home, in a casino or club, or online! You'll learn the basic rules, terms, and strategies for such popular poker games as Draw, Stud, Texas Hold'em, and Omaha. Step-by-step plays teach you how to read your opponents, how to tell when to hold or fold, and how to bluff like a pro. Hand-ranking and odds charts help you to take your game to a whole new level.
Concise two-page lessons show you all the steps to playing the game and are ideal for quick reference
- Color photos make learning hands, strategies, and variations a sure thing
- Step-by-step instructions walk you through betting strategies and the play of typical hands
- Helpful tips provide additional guidance
Synopsis
Poker is hot and people will ante up for this book. Thanks to TV's "Celebrity Poker Showdown" and "World Poker Tour" and the huge popularity of online poker, "Card Player" magazine estimates that 100 million people play poker today, up from 50 million only five years ago. Unlike most books that include other gambling games or focus on the finer points, this is especially for beginning and intermediate players who want to get in on the poker action quickly, but knowledgeably. It explains the basics and popular variations like Texas Hold 'em and Omaha Poker in an appealing full-color format. With hand-by-hand explanations, strategies, and tips, it teaches people to play smart and win games. Dan Ramsey (Willits, CA) shares his extensive knowledge of home, casino, and online poker through hundreds of instructional photos and drawings to make learning and winning the world's favorite game easier. Ramsey has written dozens of how-to books for consumers and businesses.
