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Gordon, Phil; Grotenstein, Jonathan

 
9780689875908: Poker: The Real Deal
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ISBN 10 : 0689875908 ISBN 13 : 9780689875908
Editeur : Simon & Schuster Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

The secret is out. Poker has become the hottest game in town. No longer viewed as the pastime of husbands seeking refuge from their wives, it is regularly played by an estimated 80 million people. Many play at home or online, but taking the game out of the kitchen and into the casino can be intimidating. That' s where POKER: THE REAL DEAL comes in. World-class poker player and co-host of the hit show CELEBRITY POKER SHOWDOWN Phil Gordon has paired with writer Jonathan Grotenstein to write this comprehensive guide to the game. In addition to introducing the most popular forms of poker and explaining the intricacies of this game of skill, they describe the ins and outs of poker psychology and groom the reader, from home player to seasoned professional, in a single volume. They examine the different breeds of players from the Rock to the Manic, detail what to wear, drink and tip, and profile the legends of the game with tips from some of the biggest names in poker today. This definitive guide to poker provides a rare inside look at the game in language accessible to players of every level.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The secret is out. Poker has become the hottest game in town. No longer viewed as the pastime of husbands seeking refuge from their wives, it is regularly played by an estimated 80 million people. Many play at home or online, but taking the game out of the kitchen and into the casino can be intimidating. That' s where POKER: THE REAL DEAL comes in.
World-class poker player and co-host of the hit show CELEBRITY POKER SHOWDOWN Phil Gordon has paired with writer Jonathan Grotenstein to write this comprehensive guide to the game. In addition to introducing the most popular forms of poker and explaining the intricacies of this game of skill, they describe the ins and outs of poker psychology and groom the reader, from home player to seasoned professional, in a single volume. They examine the different breeds of players from the Rock to the Manic, detail what to wear, drink and tip, and profile the legends of the game with tips from some of the biggest names in poker today.
This definitive guide to poker provides a rare inside look at the game in language accessible to players of every level.

Biographie de l'auteur

Phil Gordon is the co-host of Bravo's hit show Celebrity Poker Showdown and a world-class poker player. He has won more than $1,200,000 in tournaments in the last three years, including a first place finish in the World Poker Tour in 2002 and a fourth place finish in the 2001 World Series of Poker. The author of POKER: THE REAL DEAL, Gordon lives in Las Vegas.

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Éditeur
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Date d'édition
2005
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0689875908
ISBN 13 
9780689875908
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
176
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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