In this Updated, New Edition, you'll learn how to play every hand from every position with every type of flop. Learn the 14 categories of starting hands, the 10 most common hold'em tells, how to evaluate a game for profit, the value of deception, the art of bluffing, 8 secrets to winning, starting hand categories, position, and more! Includes detailed analysis of the top 40 hands and the most complete chapter on hold'em odds in print. Over 400,000 copies sold! 224 pages

The only book book on low limit Texas Hold'em Poker you'll ever need--for beginners to advanced players. The Illustrated Guide to Texas Hold'em takes you from novice to skilled player fast. This low-limit Texas Hold'em book puts you in the game, giving you actual situations where a decision must be made, and you make the next move. Author and former gambling pro Dennis Purdy shows you the right answer to each hand with a clear explanation about whether you chose correctly--or not. Includes: The basics Pregame preparations The rules of good basic strategy Relative Win Rate Chart and Hand Rank Chart Practice Situations Glossary of terms Whether you're an absolute beginner or an experienced player looking to hone your skills, The Illustrated Guide to Texas Hold'em will have you betting smarter--and winning more money--in no time!

How do you win at poker? Study and practice! Become a consistent, winning poker player. The tips and advice in this book will give you the edge you need to dominate low and medium-stakes no limit hold 'em tournaments and cash games. Inside you'll find: Dozens of real life hand examples with step-by-step explanations and analysis; Simple, practical poker tips and advice that will immediately show you results at the table; Both conservative and aggressive poker play, and when to change gears; Early, mid and late-stage no limit tournament strategy; How to bluff effectively for maximum profit; How to read your opponents like a book; This book is for anyone that wants to achieve a competitive edge playing no limit Texas hold em, both live and online Internet play. Read this book and become a force to be reckoned with at your next poker game.

Texas Hold'em is the fastest, most popular game in America. The Illustrated Guide to No-Limit Texas Hold'em focuses on no-limit play, the staple of tournament play and casino poker games across the country. Comprised of 150 real-game scenarios, The Illustrated Guide to Texas Hold'em provides readers with a basic no-limit situation and let's the reader decide on the next move. Author and experienced poker player, Dennis Purdy, then walks readers through the correct or best answer to the hand on the table and a clear explanation for the rationale behind each play. Focusing exclusively on no-limit play, The Illustrated Guide to No-Limit Texas Hold'em is the perfect guide for both novice and expert.

Poker is a game of table position, flop texture, players in a hand, personalities, and so much more. This book teaches you how to identify and analyze those variables, become a great strategist, and have confidence in any poker situation. Decide to Play Great Poker is written by Annie Duke, the world's most renowned woman poker player, with John Vorhaus, himself a winning poker player and prolific author.

From the author of "The Winner's Guide to Casino Gambling" comes an in-depth analysis of the popular game of poker for the home or casino player. Using anecdotes from actual games to demonstrate playing techniques, Silverstang explains that poker is more than just a game of chance. With the proper skills and psychology, readers of this "poker's bible" will obtain the winning edge necessary to defeat their opponents.