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Richard D. Harroch , Lou Krieger
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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; illustrated edition edition (10 April 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0764552325
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764552328
  • Product Dimensions: 23.7 x 18.8 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 17,164 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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“…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)

“…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)

"Covers all the basics of poker, how to play at home, video and internet poker and how to read your opponents." (The Observer, November 23rd 2008)

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Poker is America’s national card game, and its popularity continues to grow. Nationwide, you can find a game in progress everywhere. If you want to play, you can find poker games on replicas of 19th century riverboats or on Native American tribal lands. You can play poker at home with the family or online with opponents from around the world. Like bowling and billiards before it, poker has moved out from under the seedier side of its roots and is flowering in the sunshine.

Maybe you’ve never played poker before and you don’t even know what a full house is. Poker For Dummies covers the basics. Or perhaps you′ve played for years, but you just don’t know how to win. This handy guide will help you walk away from the poker table with winnings, not lint, in your pockets. If you’re a poker expert, you still can benefit – some of the suggestions may surprise you, and you can certainly learn from the anecdotes from professional players like T.J. Cloutier and Stu Unger.

Know what it takes to start winning hand after hand by exploring strategy; getting to know antes and betting structure; knowing your opponents, and understanding the odds. Poker For Dummies also covers the following topics and more:

  • Poker games such as Seven–Card Stud, Omaha, and Texas Hold′em
  • Setting up a game at home
  • Playing in a casino: Do′s and don′ts
  • Improving your play with Internet and video poker
  • Deciphering poker sayings and slang
  • Ten ways to read your opponent′s body language
  • Playing in poker tournaments
  • Money management and recordkeeping
  • Knowing when and how to bluff

Poker looks like such a simple game. Anyone, it seems, can play it well – but that′s far from the truth. Learning the rules can be quick work, but becoming a winning player takes considerably longer. Still, anyone willing to make the effort can become a good player. You can succeed in poker the way you succeed in life: by facing it squarely, getting up earlier than the next person, and working harder and smarter than the competition.

Foreword by Chris Moneymaker, 2003 World Series of Poker Champion.


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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars This will become the bench mark for all future poker manuals, 24 Nov 2000
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Do not be fooled or in any way put off by the title of this superb beginners manual on poker. While it is written in an extremely clear and easy to grasp way, it covers all the fundamental aspects and then some for the man or woman wishing to play any of the main poker variations. This book covers everything you will need to know to sit down at your first tournament or cash game, from betting strategy, what cards to play, poker etiquette and the all imporant positional considerations. Buy this book and it will MAKE you money.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Critically Acclaimed Masterpiece for High-Rollin' Prospects, 7 Mar 2005
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This book has exceeded even my highly set expectations after reading reviews from my predecessors. The entire poker spectrum is dealt with creatively and with skillful flair. Your pace of reading is never obstructed by incomprehensible sentences or theories. It reads like watching a good movie: there is no way to stop reading, unless you doze off after several hours, and you remain constantly fascinated wanting more. Notice however that if you're looking for advanced poker theories, this would not be the right choice for you. Any other player, from beginner to somewhat experienced, will gain a lot from this excellent reference guide. Bottomline: A must-have before plunging into the vast virtual library of poker literature.
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellence, 12 May 2003
This review is from: Poker for Dummies (Paperback)
After starting to play poker a home for a few quid, i decided to buy a book to clarify the rules and improve my poker. I was so impressed with this book, it had everything.
Don't be put off by the name, this book is for beginners and experts alike. It contains infomation about all kinds of playing, home, semi-pro and casino. I also has detailed chapters on lots of variations. I also gives you a detailed insite into how players will play, saving you a lot of cash!!:-)
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