The Complete Book Of Casino Poker

Gary Carson's "selective aggression" technique will transform you from a casual player to a smarter and more dynamic opponent who knows how to bet and raise for maximum benefit. Master this strategy, and you'll force other players to make tough decisions, increase their chances of making a mistake, and profit handsomely when they do. Whether your game of choice is Hold'em, Seven Card Stud, Omaha, or Omaha hi/lo split, The Complete Book of Casino Poker reveals the strategic concepts that every pro needs to master--position, aggression, draws, and tells. You'll learn: - How to select the right game in the right room - Why position is the key to power and information - How selective aggression varies from game to game - Why slow-playing a big hand can be a costly mistake - And much, much more - More than 50 million Americans play poker, and over one million people per week watch the World Poker Tour on The Travel Channel.

For anyone from raw beginner to the advanced player, this book shows how to develop a dynamic poker playing style that can be adapted to varying table conditions. Photos.

Widely regarded as the world's best poker player, Johnny Chan has been beating the highest buy-in tournaments and big money cash games everywhere for the past twenty years. He is regularly featured on such television networks as NBC, ESPN, and Fox Sports Net. He played himself in the movie Rounders opposite Matt Damon. Because Johnny worked his way up to the top of the poker world by starting in the smallest games, he is the perfect person to teach you how to win. Whether you are a beginning or intermediate player, this book will help you to your road to expert status. Concise and easy to understand, Play Poker Like Johnny Chan covers all the popular casino poker games.

From the author of "The Winner's Guide to Casino Gambling" comes an in-depth analysis of the popular game of poker for the home or casino player. Using anecdotes from actual games to demonstrate playing techniques, Silverstang explains that poker is more than just a game of chance. With the proper skills and psychology, readers of this "poker's bible" will obtain the winning edge necessary to defeat their opponents.

The most complete guide ever to taking up poker and winning Comprehensive and easy to follow, The Mammoth Book of Poker enables even those new to the game to begin and win at home, in casinos, in tournaments and online. Written by leading card games author Paul Mendelson, and packed with top tips, this invaluable new guide helps you understand your chances, appreciate the percentages, and master the odds that your hand improves. All aspects of poker are covered, including: Online poker Texas Hold 'Em, Omaha, Seven-Card Stud, Hi/Lo Split and all other variants No-Limit/Limit Killer online play Casino play Advanced strategies Tournament play and listings With over 500 pages, The Mammoth Book of Poker gives all you need to know to get started and win from the outset.

Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate player who wants to move from live games to playing online, The Everything Online Poker Book is your user-friendly guide to the fundamentals of the game, along with tips and techniques that are specific to online play This insider's guide offers step-by-step instructions and real-world tips on: - Setting up an account and making secure bets; - Finding the right site, joining a table, and navigating an online game; - Online poker etiquette; - Figuring out the stakes and other player expenses; - Avoiding cheaters; - Finding poker resources on the Internet. The popularity of online poker is exploding, with some 2 million people playing on more than 300 sites every day! Whether you're a risk-taker or a more conservative player, The Everything Online Poker Book gives you everything you need to devise a winning strategy and cash in on the online action!

Recognizes that the poker industry has recently grown at a phenomenal rate. It wasn't that long ago that only a few places had small poker rooms. But times have changed. Today there are many locations throughout the country that offer poker, including several giant poker facilities. This explosive growth has created a need for quality dealers, which is immediately apparent to anyone who either plays poker or works in the industry. Dealing poker is an occupation that looks easy when performed by a top quality dealer. In fact, the best dealers not only perform their job in a seemingly effortless manner, they enjoy what they are doing. We hope that this text will establish a standard for the industry. It will assure that poker continues to grow and prosper. It is the ultimate book for anyone interested in a career as a professional poker dealer.

This new editions, featuring a major price reduction to just $14.95, includes double the number of machines as the previous edition—more than 200 of them!—plus a new chapter on slots clubs for players to get free comps! This easy-to-read winning guide teaches players everything they need to know about the world of slots and video poker, games that has grown so exponentially that they often account for more than 50% of a casino’s income! Covers everything about the game including the inside skinny on 200 popular machines and 21 actual winning strategies. Readers learn pro tips on finding machines with frequent and large payoffs, the history of slots, and a massive section on joining slots clubs and benefiting from their many comps including free trips and actual cash-back bonuses. Includes tons of illustrations, charts, photos, interesting tidbits, glossary and money management advice for every player.