Serious Poker
by Dan Kimberg
If you've been surfing around looking for poker information on the web, you've no doubt come across Dan Kimberg. For years, he's maintained Dan's Poker Page (now SeriousPoker.com) which has gained the respect of poker players everywhere. Now Kimberg has written 'A field guide to poker as it's played in casinos and cardrooms in North America and around the world.' This revised and streamlined edition features An Introduction to Serious Poker (including rules, etiquette and starting to play); Basic Strategy; Taking Poker Seriously, (advice on how to think about poker, understanding expectation and variance, money management and record keeping); Special Topics, which range from how tournaments work to how to avoid being cheated; and technical and reference material. Serious Poker fulfills the needs of serious poker players everywhere.
Poker History
The history of poker reaches back many centuries if you include games similar to poker but with different names. Poker as we know and play it today is a product of 19th century America. The following articles and bibliographies will point interested readers to an introduction to the history of poker and to the many books that have poker as their subjects.Bibliography of Poker Books by GenreRich McComas and other dedicated poker fans have compiled the best list of poker books on the web. Here is the list ordered by genre.
Bibliography of Poker Books by DateRich McComas and other dedicated poker fans have compiled the best list of poker books on the web. Here is the list ordered by date of publication.
Bibliography of Poker Books by AuthorIf you ever needed to see almost every book published about poker, here is your source. Compiled by Rich McComas, this extensive bibliography is organized by author last name.
The Spread of Gambling and PokerPoker became part of American culture as the game spread north and west of New Orleans. From the riverboats, to the streets of San Francisco, to the boom towns of the Old West, the game was a popular success.
The Origins and History of PokerPoker is one of the world's most popular card games. The question of who invented this great game may never be fully answered, but there are some tantalizing clues.