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.

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.

John Patrick's Casino Poker is a book for anyone who has enjoyed a friendly game at home, yet wishes to test his skill against varied (and hitherto unknown) opponents. The book is not for the novice or the high-stakes professional. It is meant for the intermediate player, instructing him in the skills required to "know when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em", how to watch for "tells" in other players, and how to keep from offering a tell. The book concentrates on "reading" your opponents' play style as well as on self-discipline and money management.

Aiding the average poker player to obtain above average results at the casino, this guide to some of the hottest games in poker goes beyond teaching the game itself for intelligent and direct strategies on how to win. In "Everything Casino Poker," acclaimed gambling expert Frank Scoblete looks at popular casino poker games--including video poker, Texas Hold'em, Omaha Hi-Lo, and Pai Gow--and analyzes ways to gain an edge to beat the house. Thoroughly examining the rules of each variant of poker and the statistics and strategies that surround them, the guide provides a solid foundation that will better the player's performance and experience, regardless of time spent at the casino tables.

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.

Fred Renzey is a high-stakes, expert poker player. On a daily basis he faces -- and beats -- some of the best players in the States in fierce poker room competition. Now for the first time, Renzey offers his perceptive insights on how to play winning poker. If you are a serious poker player who is determined to improve your game, this is the book for you! Renzey covers the four most popular casino poker games: Seven Card Stud, Texas Hold'em, Omaha Hi-Lo Split (8 or better) and Seven Stud Hi-Lo Split (8 or better) from two perspectives -- the theoretical best play of the hand and its practical application. His wealth of personal and practical experience will show you exactly what a winning poker player needs to know to conquer real-world opponents whose weaknesses and strengths must be reckoned with. This book deals with universal poker concepts, effective strategies for each game and 77 fully illustrated 'situations' that, when understood and played correctly, can make you one of the toughest players in the game.

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.