{"product_id":"poker-for-dummies-isbn-9780764552328","title":"Poker For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eKnow when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePoker 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. \u003cp\u003eMaybe you’ve never played poker before and you don’t even know what a full house is. \u003ci\u003ePoker For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow 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. \u003ci\u003ePoker For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e also covers the following topics and more:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003ePoker games such as Seven-Card Stud, Omaha, and Texas Hold'em\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSetting up a game at home\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlaying in a casino: Do's and don'ts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImproving your play with Internet and video poker\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeciphering poker sayings and slang\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTen ways to read your opponent's body language\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlaying in poker tournaments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMoney management and recordkeeping\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnowing when and how to bluff\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoker 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword by Chris Moneymaker, 2003 World Series of Poker Champion.\u003c\/p\u003e  Foreword.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART I: How to Play the Games.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: Poker Basics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: Essential Strategic Considerations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: Seven-Card Stud.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Texas Hold'em.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: Seven-Card Stud Eight-or-Better, High-Low Split (Seven-Stud\/8).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: Omaha.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: Home Poker Games.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART II: Advanced Strategy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8: Bluffing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9: Money Management and Recordkeeping.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART III: Computers, Casinos, and Cardrooms.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10: Poker Tournaments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11: Video Poker.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12: The World Series of Poker.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 13: The Computer: Your Shortcut to Poker Mastery.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 14: Internet Poker.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART IV: More Poker Fun.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 15: What's Behind the Sayings, Terms, and Myths.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 16: Learning More about Poker.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART V: The Part of Tens.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Read Your Opponent.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 18: Ten Poker Legends.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 19: Ten Keys to Success.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 20: (Almost) Ten Things to Consider Before Going Pro.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Improve Your Poker Today.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 22: Ten Real-Life Poker Lessons.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.  “…full of sound thinking about how to approach the game….informed by someone who’s been there and done it.” (\u003ci\u003ePC Format\u003c\/i\u003e, April 2005)  \u003cp\u003e\"....a readable introduction to all poker formats...\" (\u003ci\u003eMicro Mart,\u003c\/i\u003e April 2006)\u003c\/p\u003e Richard Harroch is an attorney and avid poker player. Lou Krieger is the author of two guides to Texas Hold 'em, the most popular tournament poker game.  Packed with expert tips on how to bluff successfully  \u003cp\u003eRake in the chips with this savvy guide to poker basics and beyond Whether you're looking for an edge in a friendly weekly game or aiming for the championship in a local poker tournament, this friendly guide shows you step-by-step how to bet, bluff, and play your way to the top, from seven-card stud and high-low splits to Omaha and Texas Hold 'em.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eUnderstand poker rules\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003ePlay popular poker games\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eKeep a \"poker face\"\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eRead your opponents\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eParticipate in poker tournaments\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eMake the most of video and Internet poker\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Dummies Way\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eExplanations in plain English\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\"Get in, get out\" information\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eIcons and other navigational aids\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eTear-out cheat sheet\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eTop ten lists\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eA dash of humor and fun\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet smart! www.dummies.com\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eRegister to win cool prizes\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eBrowse exclusive articles and excerpts\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eGet a free Dummies Daily e-mail newsletter\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eChat with authors and preview other books\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eTalk to us, ask questions, get answers\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989803286757,"sku":"NP9780764552328","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780764552328.jpg?v=1761785528","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/poker-for-dummies-isbn-9780764552328","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}