With over 10 million players competing daily online, poker has become much more than a simple hobby gathering four friends around a table. Its rules may be simple, but the practice itself solicits a whole array of skills including technical mastery, the ability to anticipate and synthesize data, a dash of psychology, and of course, a whip of luck. All with millions of dollars at stake! A true cultural phenomenon, poker allows each player to challenge the greatest champions and compete for outrageous earnings with just a minimal investment. This reference book invites you to delve into the annals of poker offering a narrative of its history and legendary players, a detailed analysis of the basic rules, along with the most astute tips, which only an expert such as the author-a teacher and consultant to professional players-can provide. All with a single aim of turning each reader into a winner!