Poker Night How to Earn Beer and Bragging Rights from Your Poker Buddies

In family rooms across America, 70 million people are playing poker--and most could use a little help. Poker expert Greg Dinkin comes to their rescue with this fun and practical guide to the game. Almost all of the poker books on the market are geared to the professional gambler. But what if you just want to tighten up your game before Friday night? Poker Night offers the first friendly, straightforward take on poker aimed specifically at the home player, covering every aspect of the game from basic strategies to setting the mood. You'll grasp all the numbers you'll need in a chapter called Fourth Grade Math, and explore the psychology of bluffing, with tips on how to read your opponents' body language and pick up subtle "tells" from their words and behavior. Dinkin, a former pro and a motivational teacher, shows how to "play tight" to maximize your wins, set rules to prevent a game from turning ugly, and use simple probability to decide when to fold, call, or raise. He also explains the rulesfor popular games like Texas Hold 'Em, Omaha, and Crazy Pineapple. Hip, creative, and funny, Poker Night is guaranteed to spice up your social life and help you keep your shirt in the process.Dinkin, Greg is the author of 'Poker Night How to Earn Beer and Bragging Rights from Your Poker Buddies' with ISBN 9781400047406 and ISBN 1400047404.