Poker Nights : Rules, Strategies, and Tips for the Home Player
Poker Nights : Rules, Strategies, and Tips for the Home Player
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Book Description
This informal collection of lore and advice on a wide range of poker games places emphasis on strategy. The author assumes that the reader has knowledge of basic poker rules and card values, but focuses on poker as its played in a friendly home atmosphere, rather than high-stakes casino-style games. His books overall purpose is to encourage players to temper the thrill of gambling with the spirit of social bonding that typifies the best Thursday night poker evenings. Over the years, poker has evolved dozens of variations on the original five-card draw or seven-card stud. Readers will find the rules here for many of them, including Acey-Deucy, Auction, Chicago, Omaha, and Spit in the Ocean, to cite just a few. The books eye-catching sidebar features include tips on
- Bluffing fish and sandbagging friends
- Dealing with the math
- Deciding on house rules
- The biz of show . . . and more
Also offered is advice on what to learn first, rules and games to avoid, pot builders, and several other aspects of the game. Heres the authoritative poker reference, ideal for use among poker friends looking for fun and variety as they improve their game. 50 illustrations.
From the Back Cover
[back cover ]
Poker Nights is the perfect introduction
for beginners and gives a winning edge
to advanced players
Contains a huge number of game variations
Find out the winning strategies
for each poker variant
Learn when to bet, declare, call, or fold
The ideal companion for dealer’s choice poker
Scott Tharler is a freelance writer and an experienced recreational poker player who prefers poker among friends to the nerve-wracking big money games. He lives in Los Angeles.
Poker Nights : Rules, Strategies, and Tips for the Home Player
Poker Nights : Rules, Strategies, and Tips for the Home Player,Scott Tharler,Barron''s Educational Series,0764128884,Card Games - Poker,Gambling - Card Games,Games,Games / Gamebooks / Crosswords,Games/Puzzles,Poker,Social aspects,Games / Gambling / Card Games
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