by Alex Tanner (Author)
Want to play poker? Intrigued by the talk of big pots, flops, blinds and bluffs? Seduced by the subtle nuances of a game that blends luck, skill and psychology? Or simply drooling over the possibility of that life-changing win? Whatever your motivation, The Virgin Guide to Poker covers everything you need to know to become a poker pro. Includes: - How to play the game and improve your skills. - The nuances of playing online. - Managing your bankroll. - Basic Texas Hold 'Em rules and strategies. - Poker terminology. - Hand 'walkthroughs'. - Identitfying player types, and understanding how to play against them. - How to spot a 'tell'. - Entering big-money tournaments. Whether you are a complete beginner or an intermediate player, The Virgin Guide to Poker has plenty of advice and tips and will bring you close to the thrill, the buzz and pure excitement of the game of poker. After all, it's not all about the cards you're dealt, it's how you play them.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Publisher: Virgin Books
Published: 08 Dec 2005
ISBN 10: 0753510936
ISBN 13: 9780753510933