Poker, the real deal : insider tips from the co-host of Celebrity poker showdown

**__Celebrity Poker Showdown__ co-host and world-class poker player Phil Gordon shows you how to look and play like a pro in this insider's guide to the poker world.**Like a secret society, poker has its own language and custom—its own governing logic and rules of etiquette that the uninitiated may find intimidating. It's a game of skill, and playing well depends on more than just a good hand or the ability to hide emotion. The first step toward developing a style of play worthy of the greats is learning to think like a poker player. In a game where there are no absolutes, mastering the basics is only the beginning—being able to pull off the strategy and theatrics is the difference between legendary wins and epic failure. Celebrity Poker Showdown co-host and world-class poker player Phil Gordon shows you how to look and play like a pro in this insider's guide to the poker world. Like a secret society, poker has its own language and custom—its own governing logic and rules of etiquette that the uninitiated may find intimidating. It's a game of skill, and playing well depends on more than just a good hand or the ability to hide emotion. The first step toward developing a style of play worthy of the greats is learning to think like a poker player. In a game where there are no absolutes, mastering the basics is only the beginning—being able to pull off the strategy and theatrics is the difference between legendary wins and epic failure. Like a secret society, poker has its own language and customs -- its own governing logic and rules of etiquette that the uninitiated may find intimidating. It's a game of skill, and playing well depends on more than just a good hand or the ability to hide emotion. The first step toward developing a style of play worthy of the greats is learning to think like a poker player. In a game where there are no absolutes, mastering the basics is only the beginning -- being able to pull off the strategy and theatrics is the difference between legendary wins and epic failure An overview of poker discusses both the game and its culture, explains the terminology, strategy, and etiquette of the game, and includes poker-related quotations from movies and books and anecdotes from poker history. By Phil Gordon And Jonathan Grotenstein ; [foreward By Jon Favreau]. Insider Tips From The Co-host Of Celebrity Poker Showdown -- Cover. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 280-283). A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader What is the greatest human achievement of all time?