With an estimated fifty million players in the U.S. and a hundred million worldwide, poker is more popular than tennis and golf. What is poker's big draw? In general it offers a rare blend of skill and psychology, also it is the luck of the cards. But the home game, despite its enormous following, remains largely neglected. Poker Nights is a practical guide for the happy amateur looking for that slight edge in his (her) play. It features instruction on a wide selection of poker games with an emphasis on gameplay and tips on strategy. There's also a comprehensive guide to the many poker variants including: Acey-Deucy (aka Between the Sheets) Anaconda (aka Pass the Trash), Auction, Baseball, Blind Auction, Blind Balls, Chicago Criss-Cross (aka Iron Cross), Danny, Drops, and Follow the Queen (aka Chase the Bitch). This book prepares players for virtually anything a dealer might call and ultimately allows players to combine the thrill of gambling with the spirit of bonding in "Thursday night" poker.
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Illustrations, (some col.)
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Höhe: 170 mm
Breite: 184 mm
Dicke: 10 mm
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978-1-84340-218-3 (9781843402183)
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Scott Tharler is a recreational poker player and his most recent claim to fame is winning both ways in Omaha with the nut flush and nut low. His first book, Under the Table, Collins and Brown, ISBN 1-84340-155-X is a guide to the rules, secrets, and rituals of the best drinking games.
