Poker S Strangest Hands

Romping through crooked games, dodgy players, exotic venues and incredible hands, 'Poker's Strangest Hands' celebrates the strange history of Poker's most celebrated tournament, its World Championship event and the characters who have graced it with their presence, compiles some of the strangest things said about the game and fully records the details of the strangest Poker Year yet, 2006. The Poker world is divided between those who believe the game to be the most skilled contest ever devised, and those who believe that success in the game relies on pure luck. Sharpe's thorough excavations through long forgotten archives of the game have uncovered the first ever Poker cheat, who was literally making a spectacle of himself in 1829; has unearthed the game which reportedly lasted for 24 years; exposed the US President who gambled away the White House crockery; and discovered that a certain member of the Royal family was very much amused by Poker. Whatever your view this book will appeal to the novice player who can barely tell his flops from his nuts, and equally to the connoisseur of the subtleties of Poker who has developed and matured his or her skills over many years.

What If You Were Able To Get Right Inside The Mind Of World-Famous Poker Pro Gus Hansen-- And Learn His Winning Secrets? Now You Can. One of professional poker's most intriguing and fascinating players, Gus Hansen has often been called "The Madman" for his crazy, fearless, aggressive style. But you can't dispute the fact that this poker superstar knows how to win--and win big. The holder of the inaugural Poker Superstars Invitational title as well as the only player to win three World Poker Tour tournaments, Gus won his fifth major international title when he became the 2007 Aussie Millions Champion, outlasting 747 players and nabbing $1.2 million. Now, for the first time ever, Gus analyzes the hands that he played during the tournament and reveals his secrets for winning in Every Hand Revealed. You'll learn: • An extensive, easy-to-follow analysis of the more than 300 hands he played during the Aussie Millions. . . • The radical, yet coolly logical, methods behind Gus's "madness" that have helped him to win consistently. . . • Each and every bluff, precise calculation, educated guess, and read of his opponents . . . • How to call large bets with seemingly unplayable hands. . . • When to raise out of position with garbage holdings. . . • How the prize structure should influence your play. . . • And much more! Offering unlimited access to one of the most successful, popular poker players out there, Every Hand Revealed will help you understand some of poker's most coveted secrets--and simply shows you the right way to play the game whether you're a beginner or a poker pro. Now with Gus Hansen by your side, you too can turbo-charge your game and watch it take off! Superstar poker pro Gus Hansen has shaken up the poker world with his loose, aggressive style. Called "The Great Dane" as well as "The Madman," the five-time international title-holder transforms his hands with cool logic . . .and flattens his opponents. Voted one of the world's sexiest men by People Magazine, Gus is an avid athlete, backgammon player, and poker commentator for both Danish and American T.V.

This instant classic relives the most incredible hands by the greatest poker player of all time. Great players, legends, and momentous events in the history of poker march in and out of fifty years of unforgettable hands. Sit side-by-side with Doyle as he replays the excitement and life-changing moments of the most thrilling and crucial hands in the history of poker: from his early games as a rounder in the rough-and-tumble Wild West years where a man was more likely to get shot as he was to get a straight flush to the nail-biting excitement of his two world championship titles. Doyle brings to life the high stakes tension of sidestepping police, hijackers and murderers, competes for hands worth more than a million dollars, and sweats out situations where his last dollar relies on the outcome of a card. Engrossing, captivating, riveting, and ultimately educational, this is a momentous and thrilling collection of great stories and sage poker advice from the living legend himself. 168 pages

This book lists all the equity values of the starting hand matchups of Texas holdem in an easy to read format. It is a unique new tool for the serious professional player or for the recreational player who enjoys studying the game. An equity value is the probability of a starting hand either winning or drawing against another hand. For instance, Ace-Ace (AA) has .819 equity versus King-King (KK). Players who have developed a good "feel" for these values will have a decided edge over those who don't. Some of the advantages of this type of tabular listing are the following: (1) it is easy to scan a single page for the best or worst equities for any hand,(2) values of particular interest can be marked and notes can be written on the pages, (3) finding a value is not dependent on the availability of a computer,and(4) the larger print is more readable compared to a typical display. The presentation format for listing the values is straightforward. There are 1,326 possible starting hands in holdem. They can be grouped into 169 primary hand categories after the two hole cards are checked for matching suits. All 28,561 possible matchups of these 169 hands are listed in these tables along with its equity value. The presentation format of the starting hands here is the standard poker notation where the highest card is listed first and the hole cards are labeled as suited (s) or unsuited (o). Each of the 169 hole cards combinations has a separate table on a separate page. The order of the tables in the book is in descending order by the rank of the first card and then the rank of the second card from Ace to two. Along with the equity values, each page also contains an image of a sample hand and a nickname for the hand. Many of the nicknames are well known, but some are new and were created just for this book.This is a great weapon to add to your arsenal. I've used tables like these for playing poker live or online for many years. It is a convenient way to assess a hands's chances in a showdown before, during, or after a game. It can help you to study poker and to improve your poker skills. There are many instructive questions that you can ask and answer using this guide. Against AA, is KK or 65s the better hand? Is AKs ever a favorite against a pair? Is K2o a favorite over 76s? Is AKs or JTs better to have versus low pocket pairs? Whether you are an experienced professional player or just starting out, understanding these values are critically important for optimal play for both the limit holdem and the no-limit holdem versions of the games.

PROVEN METHODS And Strategies To Winning WORLD Series Texas HOLDEM Poker Tournament! The beginning When playing Texas HoldEm poker, every player is dealt two cards face down - these are called your 'hole cards'. Then there is a round of betting where you can Check, Bet or Fold. This stage of the game is known as pre-flop and what you should do is dependent on those hole cards, or starting hand. When all the betting has finished three shared cards are dealt face up in the middle of the table. This is called the flop. The flop The middle After this there is another round of betting, then a fourth shared card - called the turn - is dealt. The turn There is another round of betting then a final shared card - called the river - and a final round of betting. The river Your best Texas Holdem hands will be made by using your hole cards and the five cards in the middle to make the best possible five card poker hand. Not sure what the best Texas Holdem poker hands are? You can visit the poker hand rankings page for more information! So, for example, if you have 9-9 and the shared cards are 9-9-A-5-2 you have four-of-a-kind. If the shared cards were J-Q-K-7-2 you would only have two nines. Sometimes the best texas hold em hand is made by the five shared cards on their own. If they were 10-10-10-10-A and you had 9-9 your hole cards would not play as there is a four-of-a-kind of higher value already showing. The end There are two ways a hand can end. One is when the players in a hand turn over their hole cards and the player with the best hand wins. This is known as a showdown. The other is that someone will bet enough that everyone else folds. This is how most hands end in Texas Hold'em and that's the magic of the game - you don't always need the best hand to win. Now let's recap... Okay, let's go over how a Texas Holdem poker hand works using only poker slang and see if you can keep up. Firstly, you are dealt your hole cards. Then there is a round of betting. Then the players remaining see a flop. Then there is another round of betting. Then you see a turn card. Then another round of betting. Then a final river card. Then one more round of betting. The best five card hand wins. Clear? Excellent. If not, have a read of our Poker Glossary. Comfortable with the rules so far? Ok Then Here's a few Tips; To be a truly great Texas Hold 'Em Poker player, you need to be able to read your opponents, ascertaining when they are bluffing and then they really have a solid hand. But learning some basic strategies and general rules will go a long way toward making sure you can at least hold your own in a friendly game. Two Things to Always Remember It may seem silly to be reminded of the following fundamental facts, but it's surprising how often players get swept up in the excitement of the game and forget the basics. 1. The two cards you hold are the only cards that set you apart from the other players and give you the chance to win. 2. All of the face-up cards are community cards, shared by you and every other player. It's vital that you focus on what those cards could mean to someone else at least as much as you focus on what they mean to you. In particular, keep your eyes open for your opponents' straight and flush possibilities. Usually, the first decision you make in a hand of Texas Hold 'Em Poker happens with your only knowledge being what your two cards are. When you look at your cards, be careful not to reveal anything with your reaction -- facial or otherwise. Taking a sharp breath, no matter how quietly you do it, can tell a wily opponent all he needs to know to have an advantage over you. . How do you know if your cards are good? Tags; Tags; Texas HOLDEM Poker, Solitaire, Gambling, Blackjack, Card Games