The Basics of Texas Hold'em: How to Play Online (Large Print): the Ultimate Guide for Learning, Playing and Winning! Large Type edition

Do you have a "poker face?" Well, even if you don't, you'll stand a better chance of winning at Texas Hold'em and online poker games once you've finished reading this comprehensive poker guidebook. Poker runs deep in author Spencer Bowman's bloodline because he grew up in a pre-computer era when entertainment was strictly "manual." Instead of playing computer games like today's kids do, Bowman and his siblings played board games and cards. After his grandfather taught him to play poker, Spencer advanced his playing skills by participating in his grandfather's friend's weekly poker games. Talk about trial by fire! Today, more and more people are learning to play poker because everything old is new again--especially, when technology provides easy online access! What exactly is poker and how do you win poker games? Bowman will explain it all to you, starting with the fundamentals and history of poker. Of course, you've got to learn to "talk the talk" before you walk the walk. Do you know what Ajax, Kojak, Canine, Five and Dime, and The Hammer means? No worries. Bowman walks you through the most commonly used poker slang so you'll soon be talking and playing like a poker expert. In this instructional guide, you'll find valuable pointers and information on basics like: o Betting strategies o Bluffing pointers and techniques o Making money at online sit and go's Bowman also includes a listing of favorite poke sites as well as a chapter to assist if you're gambling compulsively instead of wisely. It's easier than ever to play poker like a pro when you've got a lifelong poker buff like Bowman to break it all down for you.