Author: Elkan Allan Publisher: Anova Books ISBN: 9781906032098 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 424
Book Description
The arrival of the Poker Encyclopedia reflects the growing popularity of this sport. Poker is now more popular than ever an estimated 50 million people play regularly in North America alone with more and more people playing at home and online. 'The Poker Encyclopedia' covers such topics as Alexander the Great (traditionally associated with the King of Clubs) Amarillo Slim, aggression, alcohol and Anna Kournikova (not a reference to her Poker playing skills, but an Ace-King in the pocket which doesn't go on to win. A pun on the initials of the tennis player who looked good, but never won a major title.) All this, and that's just under A. Lovingly complied and meticulously researched, this is the reference book worth going all in for.
Author: Phil Gordon Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1451641605 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 402
Book Description
Since reigning poker expert Phil Gordon’s Little Green Book illuminated the strategies and philosophies necessary to win at No Limit Texas Hold’em, poker has changed quickly and dramatically. Today, Pot Limit Omaha is the game of choice at nosebleed stakes. The players are aggressive, the games are volatile, the decisions are tough, and the pressure is relentless. This is Poker 2.0. In his Little Gold Book, Phil Gordon reexamines the game from the ground up. The key to competing with today’s top players is finding the post-flop edge, but to really understand this new playing style, you need to get comfortable with the underlying math. Don’t be intimidated. Gordon makes this challenging material as approachable and simple as possible. Beginning with the foundations of Poker 2.0, he unpacks the modern poker player’s tool kit, rigorously examines the new lines of play in No Limit Hold’em, dissects the fast and furious strategies of Pot Limit Omaha, and explores the winning poker mind-set that will take your game to an entirely different level. The golden age of poker is upon us. Phil Gordon’s Little Gold Book will shorten your learning curve, and if you’re willing to put in the time and the work, big bankrolls await.
Author: Michael Lewis Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company ISBN: 039333869X Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 313
Book Description
The author recounts his experiences on the lucrative Wall Street bond market of the 1980s, where young traders made millions in a very short time, in a humorous account of greed and epic folly.
Author: James Ernest Publisher: Overlook Press ISBN: 9781585676545 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 244
Book Description
We all know that money won is twice as sweet as money earned, and there are plenty of books that will help you if you want to mortgage the house to take on the $30-$60 table at the Mirage or the Taj Mahal; but most of us are looking for a friendlier species of the game, a chance to test our luck in the enjoyable company of friends, and, if we are favored with good fortune and they are not, to really, really rub their noses in it. Dealer's Choice is the ultimate guide to the world of low stakes poker, where fun and bragging rights count as least as much as the final tally. Starting with the elementary principles every beginner will need to know before swimming with the sharks-betting, bluffing, and the hierarchy of hand values-Dealer's Choice also includes invaluable tips on how to host the perfect poker evening (the relative merits of chips versus coins, what food to serve) as well as fascinating sidebars (great poker hands in cinema, trivia, unspoken laws of the game) and hilarious profiles of archetypal poker characters-the kinds of oddball one is bound to encounter sooner or later across the green felt. Every conceivable variety of poker is discussed in each of its variants, from established favorites like Baseball and Follow the Queen to truly esoteric mutations of the authors' own invention such as Frankenstein, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, and Hamlet (i.e., Jacks are low, Queens are wild, Kings dead). Renowned illustrator Phil Foglio has enlivened the text with spectacular line drawings. With worldwide interest in poker at unprecedented peak, Dealer's Choice gives casual players the chance to re-create, right in their living rooms, the excitement of the World Series of Poker... except without the five million dollar jackpot-but pizza and beer aren't bad either.
Author: Stewart Wolpin Publisher: New Chapter Press ISBN: 9780942257199 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 388
Book Description
Here's a chance to learn the 200 real rules of poker, including descriptions of the characters, the right food (pizza, cold cuts) and the wrong food to serve; betting strategies that keep the player from losing to much too early; dealing, talking; and the dos and don'ts of a minimal standard of behavior.
Author: Bennett Onika Publisher: ECW Press ISBN: 1770902309 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 192
Book Description
Your poker face is set. Now train your brain with memory-strengthening exercises that will increase your odds of winning. Going beyond the common poker strategy book, this one-of-a-kind guide utilizes basic memory techniques designed to enable a player to easily keep track of poker statistics during a live game. A variety of engaging imagery is provided, teaching players how to remember approximately 10 to 100 times the information an untrained player would have at a tournament. Covering everything from how often a player plays to memorizing tells, this is the ideal companion for both serious amateurs and professional card sharks.
Author: John Scarne Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0062731556 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 484
Book Description
A classic in its field, this is the essential, all-inclusive guide to today's card games, including poker, bridge, baccarat, solitaire, and dozens of others, as well as histories and variations in the games, odds, and tips on how to detect cheating.
Author: Walter B. Gibson Publisher: Crown ISBN: 0385076800 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 418
Book Description
From All Fours to Zebra Poker, this is the definitive, A-to-Z guide to contemporary card games. Shuffle your deck and get ready to discover your new favorite card game! Hoyle’s Modern Encyclopedia of Card Games explains the rules of all the most popular and timeless card games clearly and simply, using special symbols, charts, and drawings alongside written instructions. This accessible guide lists games alphabetically and includes extensive cross-referencing for all game variations. Plus, the unique glossary-index features definitions of terms and games’ alternative names. Whether playing solitaire or hosting a rowdy game night, Hoyle’s Modern Encyclopedia of Card Games is the ultimate card game resource.
Author: William N. Thompson Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 719
Book Description
This one-volume reference provides a comprehensive overview of gambling in the Americas, examining the history, morality, market growth, and economics of the gaming industry. This is the most complete encyclopedia of gambling, covering the industry in great detail including the players, the games, the venues, and the surrounding social issues. Updates in this second edition reveal the impact of technological advances on the games, the growing legislation regulating the industry, and the expanding global footprint of gambling across the world—from Manitoba to Montana. Author William N. Thompson postulates on the impact of gambling on local communities and shows how the U.S. gaming industry is tied to the global market, most notably gaming expansion in Macau and Singapore. The book addresses the various forms of gaming, such as casino-based and online gambling, sports betting, and lotteries. Additional content examines the social issue of problem and pathological gambling and addresses the rehabilitation programs available for the mitigation and treatment of gambling problems.
Author: Elkan Allan
Author: Phil Gordon
Author: Michael Lewis
Author: James Ernest
Author: Stewart Wolpin
Author: Bennett Onika
Author: John Scarne
Author: Jean Hugard
Author: Walter B. Gibson
Author: William N. Thompson