Poker

Poker
Author: Phil Gordon
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2012-12-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1471103803

Like a secret society, poker has its own language and customs -- its own governing logic and rules of etiquette that the uninitiated may find intimidating. It's a game of skill, and playing well depends on more than just a good hand or the ability to hide emotion. The first step toward developing a style of play worthy of the greats is learning to think like a poker player. In a game where there are no absolutes, mastering the basics is only the beginning -- being able to pull off the strategy and theatrics is the difference between legendary wins and epic failure.

Poker: The Real Deal

Poker: The Real Deal
Author: Phil Gordon
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2008-12-26
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1847376002

The secret is out. Poker has become the hottest game in town. No longer viewed as the pastime of husbands seeking refuge from their wives, it is regularly played by an estimated 80 million people. Many play at home or online, but taking the game out of the kitchen and into the casino can be intimidating. That' s where POKER: THE REAL DEAL comes in. World-class poker player and co-host of the hit show CELEBRITY POKER SHOWDOWN Phil Gordon has paired with writer Jonathan Grotenstein to write this comprehensive guide to the game. In addition to introducing the most popular forms of poker and explaining the intricacies of this game of skill, they describe the ins and outs of poker psychology and groom the reader, from home player to seasoned professional, in a single volume. They examine the different breeds of players from the Rock to the Manic, detail what to wear, drink and tip, and profile the legends of the game with tips from some of the biggest names in poker today. This definitive guide to poker provides a rare inside look at the game in language accessible to players of every level.

Poker Night

Poker Night
Author: John Vorhaus
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2004-09-10
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780312334925

This smart, accessible guide to basic rules, strategy, and insider secrets shows how to win at poker, at home as well as in the casino and online.

Winning Concepts in Draw and Lowball

Winning Concepts in Draw and Lowball
Author: Mason Malmuth
Publisher: Two Plus Two Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 390
Release: 1993
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781880685075

The ultimate book for anyone trying to master these games. This book is for both the typical player and the professional. It is divided into sections designed to help all players grow and improve their games. Also, it teaches you how to think like a top player, which is absolutely essential to winning play. Topics include poker reasons, basic mistakes, basic strategy, technical plays, advanced strategy, jackpot games, killing the pot, psychology, game theory, high-draw mathematics, and advanced plays. Advice also is provided on bluffing errors, lowball value betting, profitable losing bets, playing patterns, going all in, acting the opposite, "running bad," raising with weak hands, getting maximum value, playing short-handed, and image plays.

Killer Poker

Killer Poker
Author: John Vorhaus
Publisher: Lyle Stuart
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2002
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780818406300

The first in a series of gambling books that will give readers a warrior approach to poker, leading journalist and poker columnist John Vorhaus begins by changing a player's state of mind, from a passive reactive player to a strong, proactive player, and then shows him or her how to dominate the game and crush opponents. Giving players the psychic edge and practical tools to play like an expert, as well as teaching them how to spot the weaknesses and strengths of other players, and how to use them to their own advantage, this book offers the attitude needed to win the game.

Poker Tilt

Poker Tilt
Author: Dutch Boyd
Publisher: Pocket Jacks
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2014-05-24
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 0692216073

DUTCH BOYD is a three-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner who has won and lost millions. Read his amazing true story of the sky highs and cavernous lows living the life of a professional poker player, and his struggle to hang on to his bankroll and his sanity.

Inside the Poker Mind

Inside the Poker Mind
Author: John Feeney (Ph. D.)
Publisher: Two Plus Two Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2000
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781880685266

Poker is a game of many skills and to become an expert poker player you need to master them all. They include selecting hands, playing position, projecting the proper image, and reading hands. However, many players who have mastered most of these skills still do poorly--at best they are small winners at lower limits. When they step up in limit and challenge the better players, they almost always fail. You see, having the skills is one thing, putting them all together is another. As the text will show, winning poker requires a lot of thinking as well as a thorough and systematic approach to the game, and that is what this book is about.

Big Deal

Big Deal
Author: Anthony Holden
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 419
Release: 2010-06-15
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1451604084

In 1988, best-selling biographer Anthony Holden spent one year living the life of a professional poker player. His mesmerizing account of that year went on to become a classic of the genre, an inspiration to innumerable poker players and poker memoirists who followed. Big Deal is his story of days and nights in Las Vegas, Malta, and Morocco, mingling with the greats, sharpening his game, perfecting his repartee, and learning a great deal about himself in the process. Poker, Holden would insist, is a paradigm of life at its most intense, a gladiatorial contest that brings out the best as well as the worst in people. The heroes and eccentrics of the poker world stalk the pages of this remarkable book, along with all the hairraising, nail-biting excitement of the game itself.

Poker Faces

Poker Faces
Author: David M. Hayano
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 220
Release: 1983
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780520050679

Killer Poker Online

Killer Poker Online
Author: John Vorhaus
Publisher: Lyle Stuart
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2003
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780818406317

"Killer Poker Online" is the second in Vorhaus's winning new series that willteach players how to adopt a warrior approach toward poker and will encouragethem to completely change the way they think about the game.