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Paperback Deal Me In!: Online Cardoorms, Big Time Tournaments, and the New Poker Book

ISBN: 0782143644

ISBN13: 9780782143645

Deal Me In! Online Cardrooms, Big Time Tournaments, and The New Poker

Learn How to Play Smart, Stay Safe, and Have Fun with Online Poker "Under the gun, I had a nut flush draw on the flop, so I go over the top back into the small blind, the guy on the button smooth calls, and I catch the boat on fifth street " The above quote may not sound intelligible to you now, but it actually makes perfect sense to dedicated poker players. Deal Me In will have you talking the talk and walking the walk in no time. Whether you're playing with "funny money" or real stakes, you'll discover how fun and exciting online poker is, and how it demands much of the same strategies and skills as a live game. But with Internet poker you can play any time of the day or night, and choose from thousands of games to match your skill level and bankroll. Whether you're an experienced poker player new to the online scene or a complete novice, Deal Me In will help you get in on the action This complete and entertaining primer explains how to get started playing online poker in a safe and secure way, with an emphasis on the popular game Texas Hold 'Em. Touching on all aspects of online play, you'll learn how to: Connect to online satellites and big-time tournaments Grasp the basic poker rules and hand rankings Adjust to the intricacies of playing on the Internet Navigate the free-money cardrooms Take a seat at a virtual poker table Get comfortable with online poker room etiquette Establish a real-money account Figure out table stakes, "the rake," and other playing expenses Incorporate online strategy and specialty moves And much, much more Novice players will find the handy tear-out card just what they need to get up to speed on the hand rankings and the popular poker lingo.

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Customer Reviews

5 ratings

Great Raise for Novices.

I have to agree with the initial reviewer here and warn veterans not to waste their time with this work just in case they have it on their wish list. I'm not sure why I did as the book certainly does not pretend to be something it is not. What it happens to be is an excellent manual for youngsters or for brick & mortar veterans who have never played a hand online. Deal Me In is a totally comprehensive compendium of poker information. The book covers absolutely everything a beginner would ever want to know from the history of poker to the history of online gaming. Candid advice is given regarding the legal ambiguities of virtual gambling, and the author provides guidance on everything from depositing money to cashing out, what you hope to be, your millions. There's not a part of the online universe that Mr. McDonald does not interpret, so, if the reader is thinking about making the lucrative (or expensive) plunge into internet poker, I seriously encourage purchasing this one-besides, it's one of the few poker books available which remains cheaper used.

Helpful to a beginner, but advanced players should avoid

I have to admit that I was slightly disappointed when I read this book. I was looking for information on online game theory and what I got was alot of research about current online site trends, how to set up an account, plus a history of poker. In fact the only sections on strategy at all come during the last 20-30 pages or so. I grant this book 4 stars as it is well written, and the author does admit he is a writer who loves poker, not a poker pro. If you have no experience with online poker, please read this book it will save you tons of time and research. But if are already in the game, avoid this one and look for a book that goes deeper into tactics and strategy.

the real deal

This is the one book I would recommend to anybody who wants to start playing online poker. For real. I got this book as a gift, and it's the one I keep coming back to. Covers all the real world stuff about the online game, plus it's pretty funny.

extremely helpful book

This book helped me avoid making amatuer mistakes as a new online poker player! Added pluses are humor and author's clear knowledge of how the online poker business works.

cuts through the hype

What I really liked about this book is that it avoids all the hype and focuses on the online game, how to find the good deals and avoid the pitfalls. Funny and entertaining writing style, and an obvious love and respect for the game. Just well-written and has more depth about all the various aspects of online play - etiquette, history, legal stuff, real-money issues, etc. Strategy section is short but sound.
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