The Total Poker Manual: 266 Essential Poker Skills

From Card Player magazine and poker aficionado Eileen Sutton comes the ultimate poker bible, The Total Poker Manual. This comprehensive manual demystifies the game, detailing everything readers need to know to play and win Texas Hold’em, Draw, Stud and more.

Whether it’s a friendly kitchen-table game with friends, or the high-stakes world of multimillion dollar tournaments, The Total Poker Manual is packed with strategies, and techniques to help you walk away a winner. The Total Poker Player Manual covers everything, from the basics of each type of game and the hands needed to win, to the insider tips such as specific strategies for different versions and how to beat the odds. These skills and many more are all accompanied by some of the most fascinating poker stories in history, from the riverboat gamblers to today’s international stars players.

Advanced Master Class articles from many of Card Player magazine’s leading contributors offer insight into topics such as playing big pairs, exploring poker’s mental game, beating low-stakes cash and more. Expert contributors include:

Vanessa Selbst Linda Johnson

Matt Matros Jennifer Harman

Ed Miller Maria Ho

Xuan Liu Leo Margets

Jared Tendler Randy Lew

Tommy Angelo Brian Rast

Kelly Minkin James Sweeney

Matt Matros

Detailed sections cover how to play online, in casinos, and in tournaments large or small, as well as how to run a game for fun at home. With high-quality design, intricate detail, and a durable, wipe-clean flexicover with metallic corner-guards—this manual is the perfect gift!