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Girl's Guide to Poker Eliza Burnett

Girl's Guide to Poker By Eliza Burnett

Girl's Guide to Poker by Eliza Burnett


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Summary

Poker: everybody's doing it! Whether you want to set up a girls' card night, play online or have ambitions to take on the tournament tables, this practical guide shows you how.

Girl's Guide to Poker Summary

Girl's Guide to Poker by Eliza Burnett

Girls, poker is the new black! It's no longer a male-dominated pastime, but a fun and exciting game to be played by all. But what if you don't know an ace from an ante? Simply follow this easy-to-use guide and you'll be holding all the cards! No-nonsense, expert advice on all the rules, the ruses and the right moves with illustrated, step-by-step case studies show you how to make the right move every time. Learn how and when to bluff, check, raise and manipulate people to maximize your chances of success. Get to grips with tactics and terminology so that you know when to call, check, raise and fold with confidence.

About Eliza Burnett

Eliza Burnett is a freelance writer on the subject of poker and a Texas Hold 'em tournament player. She has been playing high stakes poker for over 10 years and has sat down with, and beaten, some of the greatest names on the modern-day professional circuit. She set up PokergirlUK.com in 2006 and provides poker seminars for women.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION Introduction & History. HOW TO PLAY NO LIMIT TEXAS HOLD'EM Introduction - the aim of the game,Basic rules - Playing the game,Basic rules - FAQ. TOURNAMENT PLAY. Different types of tournament, How tournaments work / chips / Blind structures, Tournament tips, Tournament play vs cash game play, Battle of the sexes - Women only. BASIC STRATEGY. Starting hands - premium hands, Starting hands - Weak kicker trouble, Position - Using it to your advantage, Strategy - Playing tight, Strategy - Playing aggressively. INTERMEDIATE STRATEGY. How to get action, Tournament tactics, Bluffing, Bluffing - How much? Trapping, Learning to fold. ADVANCED STRATEGY. Playing with a low chip stack, Playing with a medium chip stack, Playing with a big chip stack, Check raising, Odds, Outs, Knowing where you stand, Bluffing - The continuation bet, Playing different hands - The nuts, Playing different hands - Drawing hands, Changing gears, Playing the bubble, Making the final table, Heads up. YOU AND YOUR OPPONENT. Table image,Types of player.Tells. Table manners, How to win and lose gracefully,Tilt,Gender advantage 1 - The female brain, Gender advantage 2 - Female intuition, Gender advantage 3 - Flirting. GIRL POWER. Female pros, Advice from female pros. MISC. Home games, Playing online - Find a game, choose a name, Bankroll management and tracking results, General cheating and collusion, Online collusion and how to spot it, Maths of poker,Charts. FAQ. GAME ANALYSIS. Case studies. ALL IN! Hand nicknames. Glossary of terms. Index.

Additional information

GOR002154329
9780600615910
060061591X
Girl's Guide to Poker by Eliza Burnett
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Octopus Publishing Group
2007-07-15
176
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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