Win at Poker
by Rubens, Jeff
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good+
- ISBN 10
- 0486246264
- ISBN 13
- 9780486246260
- Seller
-
WESTBANK, British Columbia, Canada
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
A tight and unmarked copy, " Poker is a game of percentages, and in the long run, every player gets his fair share of good cards but some players win more consistently than others, and in this fascinating book card expert Jeff Rubens tells you why. Win at Poker assumes no previous poker knowledge. It starts with fundamentals the rank of hands, and the mechanics of betting, and moves step-by-step to topics of greater complexity: how to play draw and stud poker; variations on these games and why they were created; how to play seven-card stud, high-low, spit in the ocean, anaconda, etc.; and most important of all, how to adapt yourself to any poker situation. Dozens of sample hands and brief quizzes simulate actual poker practice and sharpen your ability to formulate winning betting strategies. A full discussion of money management (i.e. betting) techniques enables you to distinguish favorable bets from unfavorable ones. In the long run, you can't do worse than break even at poker if you follow the guidelines set out for you here. Other exciting features of this book include insights into poker ethics and etiquette; sidelights on poker history and traditions; a special Appendix outlining "The Modern Laws of Poker," and an immensely useful Glossary and Index. This handy feature contains all the poker terms, both slang and technical, you need to know. ante, bicycle, case card, sandbag, showdown, and many more. This book does more than teach you how to play poker. it teaches you how to play winning poker. If you're a novice seeking a clear practical guide to the fundamentals, you'll find Win at Pokerinvaluable. If you're an experienced player looking for expert advice on how to increase your winning percentage, you'll gain new insights and improve your play.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- MAD HATTER BOOKSTORE (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 23218
- Title
- Win at Poker
- Author
- Rubens, Jeff
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0486246264
- ISBN 13
- 9780486246260
- Publisher
- Dover Publications
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1984
- Size
- 8 vo
Terms of Sale
MAD HATTER BOOKSTORE
About the Seller
MAD HATTER BOOKSTORE
About MAD HATTER BOOKSTORE
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- New
- A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
- Fair
- is a worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc....
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.