Playing With The Big Boys - A Woman's Guide to Poker (Paperback)

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

General

Imprint:	Ecw Press,Canada
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	October 2002
Authors:	Gregory L. Norris • Laura Van Vleet
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	180
ISBN-13:	978-1-55022-534-1
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Gambling > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Indoor games > Card games > General
LSN:	1-55022-534-0
Barcode:	9781550225341

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