Poker Bets, Bluff, and Bad Beats

Name: Poker Bets, Bluff, and Bad Beats
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ISBN: 9780811827515

ISBN-10: 0811827518

ISBN-13: 9780811827515

Edition: 2001

Authors: A. Alvarez

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A smoke-filled room. The clink of chips breaking the silence of furious concentration. The occasional muttering of "check," "raise," and "fold," as staggering amounts are wagered on a simple hand of five cards. In this fascinating book, acclaimed writer A. Alvarez narrates the history of poker-its most amazing stories, unforgettable players, and incredible hands. From the first great Las Vegas poker marathon, in which Nick the Greek played Johnny Moss for five months straight, to the more recent World Series of Poker, Alvarez captures a subculture rich with legend. His lively text is combined with a colorful array of poker-inspired art, advertisements, movie stills, and photos to create an…

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC
Publication date: 2/1/2001
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 128
Size: 8.75" wide x 9.50" long x 0.73" tall
Weight: 1.804
Language: English