Winning At Internet Poker For Dummies by Mark Harlan and Chris Derossi
Mfg: Wiley Publishing
Take poker online the fun and easy way! Five years ago, 50 million people were playing poker recreationally or professionally. Now that number is more than 100 million, including a huge influx of young people. Online betting is up nearly four-fold over the past year, with total wagers running over $30 billion. Winning at Internet Poker For Dummies provides the lowdown on the hottest game around, highlighting the best sites and virtual games and showing how to make secure online bets. The book covers setting up an account, securing funds, navigating a basic online poker game, using Internet abbreviations and lingo, observing online poker etiquette, playing popular online poker games such as Texas Hold 'Em and Omaha, devising a winning strategy, and participating in tournaments.
Discover how to:
Set up an account
Make secure online bets
Devise a winning strategy
Follow online etiquette
Participate in online tournaments
ISBN 0-7645-7833-2
Casino Gambling for Dummies by Kevin Blackwood
Mfg: Wiley Publishing
Bet Wisely, Beat the House, And Bring Home the Bucks!
Crazy about casinos, but worried about losing your shirt? Relax! This hands-on guide is filled with insider secrets and tips for maximizing winnings and minimizing losses in the most popular casino games - blackjack, poker, craps, roulette, slots and more. You get the scoop on everything from game rules and jargon to making the best bets (and knowing when to quit),
Discover how to:
Understand the odds
Develop winning strategies
Avoid gimmicks and bad bets
Manage your money effectively
Gamble on the Internet
Deal with the IRS
ISBN 978-0-471-75286-8
Texas Hold'em For Dummies By Mark Harlan
Mfg: Wiley Publishing
Read Your Opponents, Avoid Mistakes, and Win the Pot!
Want to play - and win - poker's hottest game? This practical, portable guide gives you all the insider tips and tricks you need to play at the table or online. From playing each stage of a hand and reading other players to betting, bluffing and minding your bankroll, you get everything you need to play smart and maximize your win!
Discover how to:
Make the right bets
Bluff your opponents
Check, call, raise, and fold
Look for tells and dodge traps
Read your hand
Play in casinos and tournaments
ISBN 978-0-470-04604-3
Poker for Dummies by Richard D. Harroch and Lou Krieger
Mfg: Wiley Publishing
Rake 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 seve-card stud and high-low splits to Omaha and Texas Hold'em.
Discover how to:
Understand Poker Rules
Play popular poker games
Keep a "poker face"
Read your opponenets
Participate in poker tournaments
Make the most of video and internet poker
ISBN 978-0-7645-5232-8
Teach Yourself Visually Poker by Dan Ramsey
Mfg: Wiley Publishing
Do you feel like you're up the river at a poker table? Can you tell a bad hand from a good one? Do you know a kicker from a Joker? With Teach Yourself Visually Poker, you can become an ace player in no time, whether you play at home, in a casino or club, or online! You'll learn the basic rules, terms, and strategies for such popular poker games as Draw, Stud, Texas Hold'em, and Omaha. Step-by-step plays teach you how to read your opponents, how to tell when to hold or fold, and how to bluff like a pro. Hand-ranking and odds charts help you to take your game to a whole new level.
Concise two-page lessons show you all the steps to playing the game and are ideal for quick reference
Color photos make learning hands, strategies, and variations a sure thing
Step-by-step instructions walk you through betting strategies and the play of typical hands