A Beginners guide to playing Texas Hold'em Poker.Starting with the basics. Included are many pointers for understanding the game, whether it is a cash game, tournament, internet or home game, this guide explains them all along with some of Gator's columns regarding this fascinating game of poker.

Pinochle has many variations. It is hard to find a strategy manual that addresses the way you play the game. This manual is for you if you play the four-card-pass-game using the following rules: *You play with a single deck. *You play with 4 players in two partnerships. *Your point counters are Ace, King, and 10, and each is worth 1 point (or 10). *Your minimum opening bid is 25 (or 250). *The auction winner (declarer) chooses the trump suit. *Declarer's partner passes 4 cards to declarer who looks at the cards before passing 4 back. Then meld is put down. *You use basic meld scoring. No bonus for a third leg of a marriage or pinochle. No super bonus for a double trump marriage. This manual shows you how to determine the best bidding range for your hand. It is based on the mathematical probability that your partner will have the card(s) you need to boost your meld. You can use this bidding system even if your partner doesn't. Also introduced are simple but optional bidding conventions. These bids allow you to describe features of your hand to your partner. The Table of Contents identifies the strategic turning points that occur throughout the game. The text suggests ways to take advantage of the opportunities available to you at each point. Both new and experienced players will find many ideas to sharpen their play.

Omaha eight or better high-low split (Omaha/8 for short) is a form of poker that continues to grow in popularity -- surpassing every other form of poker except Texas hold'em. Omaha/8 has much in common with Texas hold'em, but there are significant differences too. As a result, better players stand to make a significant profit in the game.

While dozens of books have been written about Texas hold'em during the past two decades, precious few have been written about Omaha/8. This book is an update to the hugely popular and successful "Winning Omaha/8." There are new chapters covering material that has never been discussed in any form of poker literature and the previous material has been made current to keep up with the game's latest developments. "Mastering Omaha8," which is both a reference and a tutorial, is a much needed and useful tool for poker players interested in improving their Omaha/8 game.

How to become a professional blackjack card counter. The good news is you don't have to be a mathematical genius to learn how to count cards, the bad news is many of the Hollywood movies depicting the life of a card counter as fast cash and penthouse suites make it all seem a little too easy. This book will give you a realistic look at what it takes to be a professional card counter. I will take you step by step through the entire process. As a former educator, I came up with a simple progressive learning model using a basic Hi-Lo level one count system that in combination will make it much easier for you to learn how to count cards. I broke the entire system down to make it as easy as possible so you can get into the casino quicker. Many times people do not even attempt to learn card counting because they think it is too hard. If they do attempt it, they get frustrated after a short time because the system is so complex they get lost in the mathematics. The only two things you need to be able to do to learn card counting are memorize and practice. This book isn't filled with hypothetical theories, it shows you the exact steps you need to take to learn to count cards. Now don't get me wrong, learning everything in this book will not be easy but most people can do it if they dedicate themselves to learning. However, card counting is much more than simply learning the process, the hard part is finding the right games and not being detected by the casinos. Those areas will be covered as well. Don't worry, the courts have ruled that counting is not cheating or illegal, but in Vegas they can throw you out because it is a private establishment, not because you are doing anything wrong. Counting cards is simply using your mind in a game of skill. If using your mind is cheating than I don't know how else to play. This book is for those of you familiar with blackjack that want to find out what card counting is all about. If you're tired of losing and are ready to take your game to the next level so you have the advantage over the casino, this book is for you. If you can already count cards, you may pick up a few tips here and there but you probably already know most of the content in the book.

Poker is much more than knowing the right strategies; it's also knowing how to actualize those strategies. The game is full of losing players who know how to play, yet can't seem to induce themselves to consistently make the right plays.

"Black Friday" and the current state of the U.S. economy have changed the sub-culture in which we live and play. The dynamics of the poker world have drastically changed. Internet poker is not the cash cow it used to be, thereby changing the face of live poker. The games got tougher as Internet pros gravitated to the live action, the only action they can currently find. A player looking to become a major winner in live poker this involves changes in skill sets and mindsets. For the B&M players it involves adjusting to the skills and styles of former online players.

The Internet game and the live game, though related, have very different fundamentals, not to mention all the innumerable different nuances. And, because there are fewer weak players, every

Audley V. Walsh presents a fascinating overview of the popular street (and con) game of Three Card Monte, with contributions by magician John Scarne. There are multiple methods and card maneuvers used by tricksters of which the general public is unaware and magicians can incorporate into their acts Walsh (1894-1957) was a Vaudeville comic turned policeman, and an expert on gambling fraud.

James 'SplitSuit' Sweeney is a highly respected poker coach in the online poker community and have coached hundreds of students.
His brain child, Dynamic Full Ring Poker, is very well-received in the community and is universally lauded as the go-to poker book for ground-breaking strategies.
YOU WILL LEARN:
How to correctly run monster bluffs ... SECRETS REVEALED on page 277
How to hand read better by following CardRunners coach James "SplitSuit" Sweeney's hand reading tactics ... See page 110
How to estimate your opponents' hand ranges in a few seconds ... Go to page 107
How to exploit your opponents and their likely holdings ... SECRETS REVEALED on page 179
How to profitably c-bet, lead, raise, float, double-barrel, check-raise ... Read page 125
How to profile your opponent in a few seconds ... Go to page 22
How to 3-bet and 4-bet like a huge winner ... SECRETS REVEALED on page 57
How to interpret board textures ... See page 315
How to use pot geometry and stack-to-pot ratios (SPR) to CRUSH your opponents' strategies and bankrolls ... SECRETS REVEALED on page 109
And that's just the tip of the iceberg. There are more than 100 advanced tactics covered, all proven to work under the Las Vegas bright lights, the New York underground games, the internet, the college dorms, the kitchen home games, and much more.
You "don't" need advanced math "or" a high IQ to crush poker.
You need the right strategies and that's exactly what Dynamic Full Ring Poker delivers.
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Poker has been on a boom for almost a decade now, and writer Sean Chaffin's new book Raising the Stakes: True Tales of Gambling, Wagering and Poker Faces offers up stories of gambling and poker's unique history and lore. From underground games in Dallas to tales of the World Series of Poker to crazy stories like wagering at a Puerto Rican cockfight, Raising the Stakes features something for everyone interested in gambling, poker, or history in general. "There is just such a unique history and lore to gambling and poker," he says. "Some of these stories are really out of the mainstream and not too well-known. I just know there is an audience out there like me, who love that unique poker culture." Some of the book's features include: The Top O' the Hill casino, an underground casino in Arlington, Texas, that was a forerunner to today's modern casinos. The story of how it was raided by law enforcement and eventually turned into a seminary is one of a kind. Jack Strauss - his comeback story at the World Series of Poker spawned the phrase: "All you need is a chip and chair." Many know the phrase, but not the larger than life story of this amazing poker player, gambler, and big game hunter. The Amvets Club in Dallas - an underground poker room where many of the World Series of Poker's greatest players got their start. That history includes a gripping robbery and raid by law enforcement. And many more. In recent years, Sean's work and coverage of the industry have appeared in many publications including Poker Pro, World Poker Tour magazine, American Cowboy, Hooters magazine, Fort Worth magazine, H magazine in Houston, Poker Europa, Poker Player Newspaper, and more. He has interviewed and covered some of the biggest names and events in the poker world. For the last year, he has been a contributor to Casino Player, Strictly Slots, and Canadian Poker Player magazines. For several years, Sean has served as monthly crime writer for Advocate magazines in Dallas. He also owned a weekly newspaper in Rockwall, Texas, for five years. Chaffin grew up in Crandall, Texas, playing poker in his father's regular poker games. He is a native Texan who attended Texas A&M University, majoring in journalism and English. He now lives in Rockwall, Texas, with his wife Kathy and daughters Marie and Chloe. Beyond his magazine writing, Sean is editor of www.PokerTraditions.com, a site all about poker history, lore, and people. The site is re-launching with the book's release. ***** "Raising the Stakes takes readers from the saloons and back rooms of poker's early days to the high-stakes tables and televised tournaments of today. Its entertaining anecdotes and insider's perspective will leave even casual players itching to play a few hands." - Tom Wilmes, Deputy Editor, American Cowboy magazine "Sean's writing offers a unique insight into poker's past, present, and future." - Antonio Esfandiari, poker pro and ESPN World Series of Poker commentator "Sean Chaffin has a unique insight into casinos and gambling and is one of the go-to writers in the poker world." - John "Johnny Quads" Wenzel, Editor-in-Chief, Poker Pro magazine "Sean Chaffin is a lot more than a journalist. He's an incredible writer who understands the casino and gaming industry on a very deep level. When I need to assign a big story, I contact Sean." - Rob Wiser, Editor, Casino Player magazine "Sean Chaffin is one of my favorite writers for many reasons but mostly because he's a great story-teller. Lots of people can write but only the best can tell stories as if you were sitting around the campfire." - Paul K. Harral, Executive Editor, Fort Worth, Texas magazine "Sean has a unique voice that captures the seriousness of stories while also injecting bits of humor and irony. He does a good job of collecting oodles of information and condensing it into easily digestible short articles." - Christina Hughes Babb, Managing Editor, Advocate magazines-Dallas

The Ultimate Edge, by Mark Billings, tells the little-known story of four men who became instrumental in changing the face of contemporary professional blackjack, winning the admiration of players the world over, and the disdain of casino bosses everywhere. Through traditional narrative and detailed examples, deep technical insights, and his own instinct for the game, Billings tells a compelling tale of improbable friendship, cutting-edge blackjack, and good old human obsession. In The Ultimate Edge there is something for everyone: the general reader, blackjack enthusiast, or even the professional gambler. Mark Billings' book reads like a novel, teaches like a textbook, and entertains like a good Hollywood movie. Told with wit and filled with insider secrets known only to a select few of blackjack's elite, The Ultimate Edge recounts the gambling adventures of four unique men you will not soon forget.

Italian card games are fun and a great cultural and socializing experience. Italian Card Games for All Ages will help you become familiar with Italian cards and with some of the most popular games played today in Italy. This handy reference will introduce both the beginner and the advanced card player to fun, century-old games, including traditional games for large groups and simple children's games. It includes how to play: - Briscola - Scopa - Tresette - Sette e Mezzo - Bestia - Cocincina - Faraone - Miseria - Petrangola - Scartino and some fun and simple children's games. Every game can be played using a standard deck of 52 cards, but if you wish to have a truly Italian experience, get a deck of regional Italian cards and have some fun A glossary and small Italian-English dictionary are included.

This book is the complete package when it comes to No Limit Hold'em. Filled with starting hand strategies, NEW poker theories, professional secrets, reading your opponents correctly while making the proper adjustments against them, advanced concepts on position, money management, poker math and odds, tournaments vs. cash games and how to be successful in both and so much more. No matter what level you play at you'll find something new to improve your game.

This 1944 book of card tricks focuses on simplicity, quick results, a minimum of skill, and audience appeal. Included are: This Card Gets Around, Back Up ; New Ace Control; Military Mixup; Delayed Discovery; Hindu Slop Shuffle; Perfect Prediction; What a Coincidence ; Tell How It's Done; W.W. Color Change; Miracle Discovery; Numerical Discovery; and Instantaneous Four Ace Transposition.

From the man who literally CREATED the poker ebook market and its poster child, "Let There Be Range" ("a two-thousand dollar poker manual for high-stakes poker professionals"), "The Pot-Limit Omaha Book" provides a sound theoretical framework for no-limit holdem players looking to cut their teeth on PLO and don't want to be at disadvantage.
YOU WILL LEARN:
How to crush the short-handed PLO games
Which set of starting hands to play
How to play aces without busting your bankrolls
How to 3-bet and 4-bet like a PLO expert
How to bluff big and get rewarded for it
How to AVOID common mistakes such as blinds play and failing to think ahead
How equity equalization is the most important concept in PLO
And that's just the tip of the iceberg. There are more than 50 advanced pot-limit omaha tactics covered, all proven to work under the Las Vegas bright lights, the New York underground games, the internet, the college dorms, the kitchen home games, and anywhere you can think of
You "don't" need advanced math "or" a high IQ to crush poker.
You need the right strategies and that's exactly what The Pot-Limit Omaha Book delivers.
Order today. Our winning circle awaits you

This book will teach you how a professional poker player analyzes the facial expressions, body posture, physical gestures, and verbal statements of opponents in a live poker setting. Besides cataloging the most meaningful behavior, this book also gives a mental framework for thinking about and remembering poker tells. It also contains other tips on general poker psychology, including methods of deceiving and manipulating opponents, and methods for becoming "unreadable."

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.