Its an understatement to call poker a national obsession, and the World Series championship represents the games most enviable achievement. The 2005 tournament was covered by more than three hundred reporters from around the world and televised on ESPN. Its ratings blew away NBA coverage, and has NBC considering bringing the WSOP to network TV in 2006.In this exciting history, the authors use first-hand interviews, video footage, and written accounts to craft a comprehensive and highly entertaining account of the greatest tournament in the world, from its humble beginnings as a second-tier casinos publicity stunt in 1970 to the most coveted crown in a game that has swept the planet. They introduce colorfuland seemingly fearlesscharacters and chronicle some of the most gut-wrenching and heart-breaking momentsoften with millions at staketo be found in any event of its kind. Amazingly enough, while the World Series has been touched upon in numerous bestsellers, no one has ever written a comprehensive account of the history of the biggest poker tournament on earth.
Erick Lindgren, one of the most recognizable and successful players on the World Poker Tour, presents NoLimit Hold’em tournament strategies for surviving and thriving at the tables.
This followup to WPT: Shuffle Up and Deal from poker professional Erick Lindgren with contributions from other stars of the World Poker Tour provides the next level of poker strategies and insights for today’s poker players. The popularity of the World Poker Tour has driven the huge spike in amateur players entering NoLimit Hold’em Tournaments. As a result the old strategies of conservative slow play are no longer effective. Only the strongest and most aggressive players like Lindgren are reaching the final tables. In this book he will share what it takes to be the last one standing. This will be a must have for all poker enthusiasts.
Perfect for fans of the World Poker Tour as aired on Network Ten and is a hot Foxtel favourite
Australian poker champion Joe Hachem has just been all over the media after he won $10 million.
Erick Lindgren has won almost $2 million on the World Poker Tour, including two first place finishes.
The World Poker Tour television series has revolutionized televised poker by offering expert analysis, and varying camera angles and closeups of the players’ hole cards, creating a whole new brand of hightech, highstakes, highanxiety entertainment.
In Play Poker Like the Pros, poker master Phil Hellmuth, Jr., demonstrates exactly how to play and win-even if you have never picked up a deck of cards-the modern games of poker, including: Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Seven-Card Stud, and Razz.
Phil Hellmuth, Jr., a ten-time World Champion of Poker, presents his tournament-tested strategies to beat any type of player, including:
The Jackal (crazy and unpredictable)
The Elephant (plays too many hands)
The Mouse (plays very conservatively)
The Lion (skilled and tough to beat)
Play Poker Like the Pros begins by laying out the rules and set-up of each game and then moves on to easy-to-follow basic and advanced strategies. Hellmuth teaches exactly which hands to play, when to bluff, when to raise, and when to fold. In addition Hellmuth provides techniques for reading other players and staying cool under pressure. There are also special chapters on how to beat online poker games and an inside look at tournament play.
Written and read by Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Welcome to Texas Hold ‘Em – the hottest game around! Whether you’re new to the game or an experienced player, Ultimate Poker gives you everything you need to bring the excitement of Vegas right into your home. Poker is the greatest gambling game in the world becuase you play against other players, not against teh casino. If you’re smart & you’re patient adn you have the competitive spirit, you’ll get the edge in poker. But you’ve got to think like an athlete, think like a champion, and constantly keep improving your game. Hosted by Vince Van Patten and featuring tips and tricks from poker stars Chris Moneymaker (2003 World Series of Poker Champion) and Kenna James (World Poker Championship Event Winner). Special sections include: *Basic Play *Psychology *Position *Raising *And more!
All four pros teach the basic fundamentals of Texas Hold’em strategy, using on screen instruction and actual game footage. Learn how to read the board, manage your chips and when and how to bluff. A must have to the beginning player.
