Description
Take poker online the fun and easy way!
Five years ago, 50 million people were playing poker recreationally or professionally. Now that number is more than 100 million, including a huge influx of young people. Online betting is up nearly four-fold over the past year, with total wagers running over $30 billion. Winning at Internet Poker For Dummies provides the lowdown on the hottest game around, highlighting the best sites and virtual games and showing how to make secure online bets. The book covers setting up an account, securing funds, navigating a basic online poker game, using Internet abbreviations and lingo, observing online poker etiquette, playing popular online poker games such as Texas Hold 'Em and Omaha, devising a winning strategy, and participating in tournaments.
About the Author
Reviews
"easy-to-follow guide" and also "great value" (The Manx Independent, July 2006)
Book Information
ISBN 9780764578335
Author Mark Harlan
Format Paperback
Page Count 268
Imprint For Dummies
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 340g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 158mm * 15mm
Five years ago, 50 million people were playing poker recreationally or professionally. Now that number is more than 100 million, including a huge influx of young people. Online betting is up nearly four-fold over the past year, with total wagers running over $30 billion. Winning at Internet Poker For Dummies provides the lowdown on the hottest game around, highlighting the best sites and virtual games and showing how to make secure online bets. The book covers setting up an account, securing funds, navigating a basic online poker game, using Internet abbreviations and lingo, observing online poker etiquette, playing popular online poker games such as Texas Hold 'Em and Omaha, devising a winning strategy, and participating in tournaments.
About the Author
Mark "The Red" Harlan and Chris Derossi are avid poker players and the masterminds behind the next-generation poker software licensed to Gamesgrid.com.
Reviews
"easy-to-follow guide" and also "great value" (The Manx Independent, July 2006)
Book Information
ISBN 9780764578335
Author Mark Harlan
Format Paperback
Page Count 268
Imprint For Dummies
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 340g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 158mm * 15mm
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