From Publishers Weekly
Created for the millions of World Poker Tour (WPT) fans itching to get in on the action, this book offers no-nonsense tips for playing like a pro. Sexton, a former poker champion and spokesman for the WPT TV Show, outlines the rules and winning strategies of No Limit Texas Hold'em, a game that guarantees thrills by allowing players to bet all of their chips at one time. Responding to the rise in popularity of poker in the past few years, from TV shows to online gambling, the book contends that anyone can become a master, and it details all the tricks of the trade, from learning how to read other players to knowing how much to raise the pot. Although the tips are sometimes too abstract to be helpful-like the section on following your instincts, which vaguely insists, "you must have enough heart to take risks based on your feel for the situation"-there is enough concrete advice to truly improve one's game. One especially insightful chapter, dedicated entirely to online play, outlines the unique strategies of winning in cyberspace. Dispersed throughout are profiles of former WPT champions and facts about poker's history, and a glossary of terms is included for those who want to master the lingo before settling down at the table. Fans of the WPT will savor the anecdotes of this behind-the-scenes guide and, whether they dream of becoming the next World Champion or simply enjoy casual poker nights with friends, readers will be better equipped to win their next game. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
From Booklist
Not another how-to book on Texas Hold'em. Well, yes, but this particular volume raises the bar for all future poker manuals. Sexton, a former professional poker champion himself, is now host of the Travel Channel's weekly series, World Poker Tour, which jump-started the transformation of poker from a friendly neighborhood game to a spectator sport. The brainchild of Steve Lipscomb--a documentary filmmaker who contributes the introduction--the WPT often attracts more viewers than the NBA. The success of the WPT gives legs to Sexton's teachings, making him more than just another poker player passing along his insights. In fact, Sexton's approach is even more friendly than Hellmuth's Play Poker like the Pros (2003); rather than focus so much on the psychological elements--sure, a key to success but not something everyone can master--Sexton sticks with the play itself, including when to play conservatively or to go over the top (raise the raiser). An interesting tournament breakdown and helpful glossary round out this poker primer. Mary Frances Wilkens
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Book Description
On the road, behind the scenes, and in your home, World Poker Tour™: Shuffle Up and Deal gets you in the game. This fun and exciting inside look at the World Poker Tour, written by Mike Sexton, America's most trusted poker expert and champion poker player, is your complete guide to No Limit Texas Hold 'Em. From the basics to the winning strategies of today's top players, World Poker Tour™: Shuffle Up and Deal has everything you need to one day make it to the Final Table, including: Mike's Rules on What It Takes to Be a Winner No Limit Texas Hold 'Em Tournament Strategies Winning Tips for Online NLTH Tournaments Guide to Setting Up a WPT Home Tournament Profiles of the Stars of the World Poker Tour Comprehensive Poker Resource Section
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