The Winner's Guide to Texas Hold'em
Published on 15. November 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-600-61522-4 (ISBN)
Description
How to play and win the most popular poker variant? With this practical book you will learn every component of this gripping game from tactics to betting strategies. Clear diagrams and tables provide at-a-glance advice for any situation. This complete guide provides the rules for beginners, as well as advanced tactics for experienced gamblers, with examples to test your understanding. Improve your reading of the cards, betting and competitors and maximize your winnings!
How to play and win the most popular poker variant? With this practical book you will learn every component of this gripping game from tactics to betting strategies. Clear diagrams and tables provide at-a-glance advice for any situation. This complete guide provides the rules for beginners, as well as advanced tactics for experienced gamblers, with examples to test your understanding. Improve your reading of the cards, betting and competitors and maximize your winnings!
How to play and win the most popular poker variant? With this practical book you will learn every component of this gripping game from tactics to betting strategies. Clear diagrams and tables provide at-a-glance advice for any situation. This complete guide provides the rules for beginners, as well as advanced tactics for experienced gamblers, with examples to test your understanding. Improve your reading of the cards, betting and competitors and maximize your winnings!
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Illustrations
100
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 162 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-600-61522-4 (9780600615224)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE Role of the dealer The blinds The betting rounds Showdown etiquette Hold' em variations Omaha A few sample hands BASIC STRATEGY Know your hole cards On the flop Tactics for fourth street Gambling on the river How to play the showdown When to go 'all in' TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE How would you bet if: Dealt a pair in hand or Ace and Jack kicker Your hand develops late Pair in hand, but weak chip stack ADVANCED TACTICS Tips for careful play When to fold Developing the pot with a good hand Aggressive strategies Bluffing When to raise Stealing the blind Playing a small pair UNDERSTANDING OTHERS Reading other people' s hands and potentia Spotting betting patterns Body language 'WHAT SHOULD I DO IF...?' Ace in the hole and a bad flop? Strong hole cards& weak betting I' m at the river with a weak hand? I spot someone trying to steal the blind? POKER AT HOME Hosting your own game nternet poker