Mastering satellite play is a sure-fire way to leverage your bankroll and enables you to make small investments for shots at massive payouts. In this book, poker professional and satellite specialist Bernard Lee explains how. Inspired by Chris Moneymaker's epic 2003 WSOP Main Event victory (which he qualified for via a satellite), Lee gained entry to the 2005 Main Event via satellite and eventually finished in 13th place. Since this time, Lee, a Harvard University graduate, has competed in hundreds of satellites and main event tournaments across the world. He has over $2.5 million in career tournament earnings including over ten titles. In this must-have book on poker satellite play, Lee provides a detailed strategy for playing poker satellites. Lee discusses in detail: Strategy play during different levels of a satellite A formula for calculating the satellite ending level Short stack strategy on the satellite bubble Fascinating and instructive satellite scenarios and stories Deal situations and discussions For over a decade, Bernard Lee has been an active force in the poker media, contributing to such outlets as ESPN.com, Boston Herald, PokerNews.com, Card Player Magazine, Metrowest Daily News and The Bernard Lee Poker Show.

How Women Can Crack The Seemingly Closed Brotherhood Of Poker; Men do it. Boys do it. Even brothers and cousins and fathers do it. But for many women, it remains a mystery, a closed brotherhood of codes. Much has been written about poker, but this is the first book that focuses on the needs of women. This is a book for women, by women, who want to claim their seat at the poker table - and win The information in Playing With The Big Boys comes in an easy-to-follow, lively and practical presentation. Everything from the origins and basics of the game, to the variations, to strategies, and to the ways women can participate in tournaments is included. Readers will be led through the chapters by 'Laura, ' the card shark heroine: How did Laura get started? How did she become her local winner? What advice can she give to other women for their home games or for possible casino ventures? And how can women contend with husbands, boyfriends, Big Boys - and take their money Beyond the fundamentals of 5 and 7 card stud, blackjack, draw games, and Texas hold 'em, the authors investigate the unusual variants such as Chicago, Indian Poker, baseball, lowball, hi-lo, and Anaconda. hold them, and when to fold them. Bluffing gets its own separate treatment, as does the age old problem of how to manage a losing streak - or a winning streak

A FAMILY CARD GAME with simple gameplay that is quick and easy to learn CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY and discover new Black heroes you didn't know about till now BOLD AND COLOURFUL ILLUSTRATIONS on every card make it easy to recognize your favourite heroes DISCOVER MORE IN THE BOOKLET, from when Simone Biles first discovered gymnastics to how Queen Nzinga fought off Portuguese invaders Team up Usain Bolt with Simone Biles, match Mae Jemison with Katherine Johnson, join Jean-Michel Basquiat with Kara Walker. Collect illustrated cards of 44 of the most inspirational Black figures of all time and gather them into groups including space, sport, activism, art, science and literature. Based on Happy Families, this game will inspire children and parents to celebrate Black heroes, both contemporary and historical

Introduced shortly after the United States declared its independence, poker's growth and development has paralleled that of America itself. As a gambling game with mass appeal, poker has been played by presidents and peasants, at kitchen tables and final tables, for matchsticks and millions. ----- First came the hands, then came the stories -- some true, some pure bluffs, and many in between. In Poker & Pop Culture: Telling the Story of America's Favorite Card Game, Martin Harris shares these stories while chronicling poker's progress from 19th-century steamboats and saloons to 21st-century virtual tables online, including: * Poker on the Mississippi * Poker in the Movies * Poker in the Old West * Poker on the Newsstand * Poker in the Civil War * Poker in Literature * Poker on the Bookshelf * Poker in Music * Poker in the White House * Poker on Television * Poker During Wartime * Poker on the Computer ----- From Mark Twain to "Dogs Playing Poker" to W.C. Fields to John Wayne to A Streetcar Named Desire to the Cold War to Kenny Rogers to ESPN to Star Trek: The Next Generation and beyond, Poker & Pop Culture provides a comprehensive survey of cultural productions in which poker is of thematic importance, showing how the game's portrayal in the mainstream has increased poker's relevance to American history and shaped the way we think about the game and its significance.

Slotboom and Hollink join forces to produce the definitive guide to short-handed Pot-Limit Omaha poker, or tables with six or fewer players.

The exciting and challenging game of Texas Hold'Em Poker is gaining more followers daily-both young and old-who enjoy competing, bluffing, and most of all, winning. In this guidebook for both novice and experienced poker players, an avid poker player combines his knowledge of the game with his expertise regarding stats and probabilities to provide all possible outcomes of the cards, ultimately helping poker players around the world improve their chances of winning.

Sam Habash has been playing poker since he was a young boy, but in the last ten years, has focused mainly on improving his Texas Hold'Em game. He draws on his ability to gather and analyze statistics to provide poker players with probabilities and payback information. While offering little-known statistics like the likelihood of having an ace or king show up in a hand (62%) or the odds of receiving a pair (6%), Habash leads players through many different scenarios like the chances of receiving a second pair, flush draw, or complete straight.

The expert advice offered in this unique reference manual will help any poker player gain the extra advantage to come out ahead in their next game of Texas Hold'Em

Leading professional Jonathan Little excels live No-Limit cash game play. In this book he teaches readers how to master the intricacies of this fascinating game. Jonathan's first book in this series, Jonathan Little on Live no-Limit Cash Games, Volume 1:The Theory outlined how the modern professional plays the game. Now Jonathan has produced a second volume, allowing players to test their understanding of the nuances of playing NL live. The question and answer format allows the reader to examine each individual hand, consider the relevant factors and formulate their thinking about the best line to take. In this way the reader can compare his or her thought processes with those of a top flight professional. No-Limit play is all about successfully adapting your strategy based on: *The pre-flop action*Whether you are the aggressor*Whether you are in position*The relative stack sizes at the table Testing yourself by going through the examples in this book will enable you to make these adaptations instinctive.

The viral sensation of 2018, as featured by ITV's Lorraine, The Sunday Times, The Guardian, Metro, MailOnline, The Sun, Buzzfeed, Bored Panda and many more. Pair up the dogs with their owners in this hilarious card game. Fifty cards depict fun photographs of the dogs and owners, and humorous texts are included in the booklet to provide clues about 25 people and their furry best friends. Why DO people look like their dogs? Is it shared personality traits, barely suppressed narcissistic tendencies, or do they grow together over time like old married couples? This game explores the intense bonds we develop with our dogs, which are far from only skin, or even fur, deep. Play as a memory game with the cards face down for added entertainment. Collect the most pairs to win! This is the perfect gift for dog lovers and a must have Christmas gift.

This illustrated deck of playing cards is perfect for dram after dram of whisky, or Whisky Poker - or any other card game. Featuring illustrations of 39 malt whiskies from around the world, plus 13 whisky-based cocktails, the deck is accompanied by a booklet giving detailed background to the world's favourite distilleries and recipes for all the cocktails. Perfect for a hand of cards or a handy refresher on how to mix an Old Fashioned.

"Secrets of Sit'n'gos" is the ULTIMATE GUIDE to one of the most popular forms of poker. Sit'n'go tournaments are single table events usually starting with nine or ten players and paying prizes for the top three finishers. ALL serious poker websites and casinos offer Sit'n'gos - a fun and profitable way to get started in poker without having to risk a lot of money or make many difficult decisions. This book will teach you everything you need to know whether you are a beginner or an experienced poker player, including: * how to go from being a novice to a winner using basic all-in or fold strategies * how to apply more advanced Sit'n'go concepts such as ICM to become an expert player * how to use computer programs effectively in making critical decisions * how to play optimally when heads-up (one-on-one) with high blinds * how to buiild a $200 bankroll to $100,000 in one year purely in Sit'n'go events Phil Shaw will guide you through the early, middle and late stages of play, with clear explanations of the strategies required for success at each.

Galison's Paper Dogs Playing Card Set features 50 Reed Evins Paper Dog portraits plus 2 cats for the joker cards! Galison playing card sets are packaged in a sturdy drawer style keepsake box perfect for gifting and easy storage. * Includes 2 decks of cards * Drawer Box Size: 5.75 x 4.25 x 1.25", 150 x 110 x 30 mm

The Killing Table's unique original contents reach beyond the basic fundamentals of playing the game of bid whist. Coverage includes the history, bidding techniques, philosophy, organizing card hands, pre-bidding thought process and etiquette.

Fifty thought-provoking questions about players' pasts will spark sweet memories and lively discussion.

CLEVER AND CONTEMPORARY ILLUSTRATIONS - 50 witty illustrations by Baltimore-based illustrator, designer and educator George Wylesol THE PERFECT GIFT - Design-led, high-spec illustrated product for maximum gifting potential LEARN ABOUT ART, YOUR WAY - These portable cards can be taken with you everywhere and encourage the development of a highly personal approach to art TEXT BY ART EDUCATOR - Accessible ideas for learning about art from practicing art educator DISCOVER THE SERIES - Collect the series with mindfulness-based Ways of Tuning Your Senses, and wanderlust-whetting Ways of Travelling, also by Laurence King Transform your relationship to art with 50 illustrated prompts. Rethink how you see - each card offers a different way of looking at anything from graffiti to sculpture, painting to tapestry. Have a fresh encounter with whatever artwork comes your way.

* MUST-HAVE for outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts, art lovers, travelers, and card players alike. * STURDY WOODEN BOX houses 54 gorgeously illustrated playing cards plus 1 intro card, this deck celebrates the great outdoors in style. * HIGH-QUALITY "blue core" which allows players to shuffle the deck over and over again with minimal wear and tear. * ILLUSTRATED elements in the deck depicts nature-the four suits represent growing trees, flowing water, majestic mountains, and the expansive sky. * HANDSOME gift package or self-purchase with a handcrafted feel, these fully illustrated playing cards and wooden keepsake box bring the beauty of the great outdoors to your fingertips!

PUT YOUR MEMORY SKILLS TO THE TEST to match 20 character pairs from the world of The Amazing Maurice film. The perfect challenge for Terry Pratchett fans - or anyone who loves a good card game. GET TO KNOW BELOVED CHARACTERS from Terry Pratchett's first Discworld (R) novel for kids! Meet everyone from heroes like Keith, Malicia and Dangerous Beans, to villains like Boss Man and rat catchers Billy and Ron. INCLUDES A BOOKLET identifying all the characters and telling their tales. THE PERFECT GIFT for Terry Pratchett fans! SCREEN-FREE FUN from one of the world's leading publishers of books and gifts on the creative arts. STURDY & ATTRACTIVE BOX perfect for gifting and storage. Match the pairs and meet the cast of the film based on Terry Pratchett's first Discworld (R) novel for kids! Follow the scheming Maurice and his band of rat-scammers to the town of Bad Blintz to meet fairytale-mad Malicia and some truly bad eggs! Get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding this town and learn about all the characters in this exciting matching game with an accompanying booklet.