Long description
Poker cheats are everywherelearn their methods and how to defend yourself How do cheats win at poker? What are the swindles, the marking systems, and other devious tools of the trade? In this fascinating look at the card sharpers artfrom its origins in Renaissance Italy to the high-tech methods of todaysleight-of hand expert, Allan Kronzek reveals 52 of the most diabolical scams ever invented. Youll learn how cheats can rig a HoldEm tournament, why cutting the cards doesnt guarantee an honest deal, how cheating crews crush the opposition, and how to spot cheaters at work (when possible!). If youve ever wondered what card sharps do and how they get away with it, 52 Ways to Cheat at Poker has the answers that can help you and your game.
Review
aOver the course of this plainspoken, often entertaining volume, the reader will learn how to subtly deal from the bottom (or middle) of the deck; various ways to false-cut the cards; methods for colluding with your partners and a range of far more sophisticated maneuvers with rather enticing playoffs.... Anecdotes about such things as cheaters narrowly escaping detection (and, presumably, a whupping) enliven the pages, as do a sprinkling of germane quotes and jokes.... This little book could actually change your life. a
aKostya Kennedy, Sports Illustrated
aThis book has class, depth and covers a mountain of territory....For the price and the depth of material offered, this could be one of the best books of the century on the subject.a
aHoward Schwartz, Gamblers Book Shop
aProvides unique insight into the art of the cheat. In a game where the accumulation of knowledge is paramount, it doesnat make sense to miss out on this one.a
aChuck Blount, syndicated poker columnist
aKronzekas delightful compendium is a fun and witty guide to the nefarious methods card thieves use to, as they put it, aget the moneya a your money. He arms you with the knowledge youall need to protect yourself and he presents it with all the verve and snap of a crisply dealt card.a
aKarl Johnson, author of The Magician and the Cardsharp
aA remarkably fresh turn on a very old subject. Without doubt, the first book I would buy a friend who asks, aIam in a weekly poker game. Do you think anyone would try to cheat me?aa
a Jamy Ian Swiss, Genii Magazine
aOnce you start reading, even if youave never played a game of poker in your life, youall find yourself endlesslyentertained by the rich history and enticing lore of Americaas favorite card game. Of course the book is a perfect gift for anyone who loves poker.a
aPeter Block, Penthouse
aThe book is a pleasure to read and study.a
aMartin Gardner, MUM