Poker Nation: A High-Stakes, Low-Life Adventure into the Heart of a Gambling Country

by Andy Bellin

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"Poker Nation is a travelogue to the quirky world of competitive poker, an exploration of poker obsession and addiction (not necessarily the same thing) and a primer on mathematics, poker lingo and technique. Entertaining and accessible." --USA Today Journalist and poker fanatic Andy Bellin takes readers on a raucous journey into the shut-up-and-deal world of professional poker. From basement games to the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, you'll look over his shoulder as he learns to count show more cards, read a legendary player's body language, hang in there when the chips are down, and take his beatings like a man. Even if you don't know the difference between a flop and a river card, Bellin keeps you in the game with his portraits of the colorful players, dreamers, hustlers, and eccentrics who populate this strange subculture. Along with learning what goes on behind the scenes in illegal poker clubs, you'll get great advice on how to play Texas Hold'em, today's game of choice for big-money players. show less

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Andy Bellin
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Common Knowledge

Canonical title*
Full House
Original title
Full House
Original publication date
2002
Dedication*
Für meinen Bruder Marco. der mich mein Leben lang inspiriert hat
First words*
Ich bin ein ausgezeichneter Pokerspieler.
Last words*
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Und ich bin ein ausgezeichneter Pokerspieler.
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Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir
DDC/MDS
795.412 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Games of chance Card games Games of skill Poker
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GV1251 .B45 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Recreation. Leisure Recreation. Leisure Games and amusements Indoor games and amusements Card games: Poker, patience, whist, etc.
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English, German
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Paper, Ebook
ISBNs
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