World Poker Tour(tm): Shuffle Up and Deal

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.