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"Poker is hotter than ever and it's a good bet these days that if you're flipping through the TV channels, you'll see a poker game being played, by amateurs, professional and even celebrities. If you're looking to try your hand at America's favorite card game then Play Winning Poker In No Time is the perfect beginner's guide to teach you all the fundamentals to confidently ""ante up""  in a casual game with friends, at a live action casino table or even online at any one of the popular Internet poker sites. With Play Winning Poker In No Time, you'll learn about: Texas Hold 'em Starting Hand Tactics Basic Seven Card Stud Strategy Common Poker Rules Internet Poker & Online Poker Sites Poker Tournaments Including the World Series of Poker Casino Poker Room Etiquette When to Bluff vs. When to Bet Spotting Poker ""Tells"" Poker Math Including How To Calculate Odds & Probabilities Betting Strategies to Maximize Pots The easy-to-understand explanations and illustrations won't bog you down in complex ""what if"" scenarios or confusing jargon. You'll simply obtain the basic knowledge needed to successfully play poker and win money. A unique, tear-out ""cheat sheet"" card is chock full of valuable poker information including a visual guide to  poker hand rankings or ""what beats what,"" a  color-coded starting hand chart showing which 2-card Hold 'em starting hands to play, and an odds chart showing the percent chance of improving your Hold 'em hand as new cards are dealt.   With Play Winning Poker In No Time, you will master the basics, win the game and take home the cash."

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Alison Pendergast is a successful business executive with more than fifteen years' experience in the field of educational publishing. She learned to play poker at a young age from her father, and over the years has perfected her game playing in both regular cash games and competitive poker tournaments all over the United States. She lives and works in Boston, Massachusetts, and enjoys playing poker regularly with her monthly poker group, online at PokerStars.com, or with her dad at her favorite poker room located in Foxwoods Casino in southeastern Connecticut. To offer feedback or comments, or just exchange poker stories, Alison can be reached by email at alisonpendergast@hotmail.com. A(c) Copyright Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

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