false 34612 1 Turn on the TV, drop by a newsstand, or just browse the checkout your local supermarket and you'll see firsthand that Texas Hold 'Em is the poker game everyone's playing. It's a game that's deceptively simple, yet within its easy framework you&#8217;ll find truth and trickery, boredom and fear, skill and misfortune&#8212;in other words, all the things that make life fun and worth living! <p> <i>Texas Hold'em For Dummies</i> introduces you to the fundamental concepts and strategies of this wildly popular game. It covers the rules for playing and betting, odds, etiquette, Hold'em lingo, and offers sound advice to avoid mistakes. This handy reference guide gives new and even seasoned players winning strategies and tactics not just for playing the game, but for <i>winning</i>. You'll learn: <ul> <li> <div>Rules and strategies for limit, no-limit, tournament, and online play</div> <li> <div>How to "play" the other players</div> <li> <div>The importance of your bankroll&#8212;recommended sizes and more</div> <li> <div>Hands you should and should not play</div> <li> <div>How to camouflage your play and dodge traps</div> <li> <div>When, who, and how to bluff</div> <li> <div>How to maximize your win with check-raising and trapping</div> <li> <div>The different approaches for playing in private games, casinos, card rooms, tournaments, and on the Internet</div> <li> <div>How to use mathematics to your advantage</div> </ul> <p> Texas Hold 'Em is  a game of both skill and chance. But it's a game that <i>can</i> be beaten, and whether you want to make money, sharpen your game, or just have a good time, <i>Texas Hold 'Em for Dummies</i> will give you the winning edge. 34583 2 10 2006 Texas Hold'em For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies)) total:7|5:4|4:1|3:2|2:0|1:0| 7 30 12 2 5 0 false false Tue Aug 18 09:37:57 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 18 09:38:40 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Sun Nov 04 18:03:45 -0800 2007 Sun Nov 04 18:10:17 -0800 2007 ...more...]]> 0 0 false false Wed Oct 28 17:20:35 -0700 2009 Wed Oct 28 17:20:41 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Mon Oct 05 16:43:43 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 05 16:43:43 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Sun Aug 30 06:42:51 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 30 06:42:51 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Fri Jun 12 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Jun 15 20:18:49 -0700 2009 Mon Jun 15 20:19:19 -0700 2009 1 0 0 false false Sat May 23 18:07:41 -0700 2009 Sat May 23 18:07:41 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Wed Apr 22 15:21:02 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 22 15:21:02 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Mon Nov 09 13:55:05 -0800 2009 Tue Mar 24 14:11:16 -0700 2009 Tue Mar 24 14:11:25 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Feb 24 07:43:45 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 24 07:44:42 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Tue May 13 12:13:36 -0700 2008 Tue May 13 12:13:37 -0700 2008 5 0 false false Sun Dec 30 19:29:01 -0800 2007 Wed Dec 12 11:52:04 -0800 2007 Wed Dec 12 11:52:08 -0800 2007