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52 Ways to Cheat at Poker - How to Spot Them, Foil Them, and Defend Yourself Against Them (Paperback) Loot Price: R532
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52 Ways to Cheat at Poker - How to Spot Them, Foil Them, and Defend Yourself Against Them (Paperback): Allan Kronzek

52 Ways to Cheat at Poker - How to Spot Them, Foil Them, and Defend Yourself Against Them (Paperback)

Allan Kronzek

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Loot Price R532 Discovery Miles 5 320

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Itas no news that cheating pervades American culture. Americans cheat on taxes, tests, sports and spouses. But the largest arena for cheating may be at the poker table! With an estimated 60-80 million Americans playing poker every weekafor the highest stakes everayou can be sure that not everyone is playing by the rules!
In this fascinating look at the card sharperas artafrom its origins in Renaissance Italy to the high-tech methods of todayadeception expert Allan Kronzek reveals 52 of the most diabolical scams ever invented. Topics include codes and signaling systems, hidden cameras and miniature ear pieces, false shuffles, cuts and deals, peeking and flashing, deck and card switches, culling, instant stacks, marked cards, alocation play, a the acooler, a and dozens of other devious devices.
Each chapter zeroes in on a single cheating concept and provides expert advice on how to spot and foil the scam (when possible!). Youall learn the secrets of "shade, flash," and "juice"athe subtlest marking systems; why cutting the cards doesnat guarantee an honest deal, how a crooked dealer can stack the flop in hold aem, why casino card rooms are "not" 100% safe, and how cheating crews crush the opposition "without" marked cards or sleight of hand.
Thoroughly illustrated and researched, and enlivened with historical sidebars, "52 Ways to Cheat at Poker" is essential reading for anyone who plays cards for moneya or anyone interested in the ingenious ways cheats steal your money while appearing to do nothing at all.

General

Imprint: Plume Books
Country of origin: United States
Release date: March 2008
First published: April 2008
Authors: Allan Kronzek
Dimensions: 196 x 129 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 978-0-452-28911-6
Categories: Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Gambling > General
Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Indoor games > Card games > General
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LSN: 0-452-28911-4
Barcode: 9780452289116

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