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The Rough Guide to Poker By Iain Fletcher
The Rough Guide to Poker By Iain Fletcher

From the earliest written references of Poker in 1834 to this year's World Series of Poker where millions of dollars are at stake The Rough Guide to Poker has it all. The history of the game it's most famous players and valuable insider advice tips and strategy to help you become a winner are all included. With over 100 million players worldwide whether you're a seasoned player or a novice The Rough Guide to Poker has what you need.

Features include:



Detailed explanations on how to play the multitude of Poker variations.



Poker Superstars from Nik the Greek and Amarillo Slim to celebrity players Matt Damon Ben Affleck and James Woods.



Major Poker events including the Poker World Series held every July in Las Vegas and the World Poker Tour.



Poker in Literature the movies in music on TV and the "culture" of Poker.



Comprehensive references for Poker magazines websites TV programs blogs and more.



Synopsis

"The Rough Guide to Poker" is the ultimate companion to the world's most famous card game. This essential guide tracks the game's history from its early beginnings on the Mississippi riverboats right up to the current global boom in online playing and televised tournaments. Known for its mystique glamour and notoriety the guide looks at the game's most famous poker faces from playing legends Johnny Moss and Thomas Amarillo Slim Preston to US President Richard Nixon and Hollywood celebrities Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck. There is also section on the rise in popularity of women players including actress Linda Fiorentino who won her part in Men In Black in a poker match. The guide also looks at the global fascination with poker from its starring role in recent blockbuster movies to the current buzz in celebrity TV poker. The heart of the guide looks at the many different versions of the game with detailed explanations on how to play and plenty of useful insider advice tips and secrets on how to become a successful player. From the glamorous casinos of Las Vegas to the top online poker sites - this guide looks at the very best places to play the game and comes complete with a full glossary of poker terms to make sure you get the most from your hand and that's no bluff!



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