Card Games All-in-One For Dummies®

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1. Table of Contents
   1. Cover
   2. Introduction
      1. Foolish Assumptions
      2. Icons Used in This Book
      3. Where to Go from Here
   3. Book 1: Taking a Stab at Card Games
      1. Chapter 1: Getting Familiar with Card Game Basics
         1. Talking the Talk
         2. Preparing to Play
         3. Making a Declaration
         4. Playing the Game
      2. Chapter 2: Going Solo with Solitaire
         1. Acquainting Yourself with Solitaire Terms
         2. Putting the Squeeze on Accordion
         3. Piling It On in Calculation
         4. Reserving Your Time for Canfield
         5. Striking Gold with Klondike
         6. Living La Belle Lucie
         7. Practicing Poker Patience
      3. Chapter 3: Creating Combinations in Rummy
         1. Rummy: Throw a Combo and Go
         2. Gin Rummy: Knocking Down Your Foe
      4. Chapter 4: Working toward a Run with Fan Tan
         1. Accepting Your Fan Tan Mission
         2. Playing Double-Deck Fan Tan
      5. Chapter 5: Nailing Bids with Oh Hell! and Romanian Whist
         1. The Lowdown on Oh Hell!
         2. Eyeing the Basics of Romanian Whist
      6. Chapter 6: Bowing to Trump in Euchre
         1. Acquainting Yourself with Euchre
         2. Picking Partners
         3. Striking a Fair Deal
         4. Determining the Trump Suit
         5. Jacking Up the Card Rankings
         6. Bidding for Tricks
         7. Tallying Your Score
         8. Playing for Bigger Stakes Alone
         9. Tricking for Points, Not Treats
      7. Chapter 7: Following Suit with Spades
         1. Grasping the Basics of Spades
         2. Digging Spades for Fewer Than Four
      8. Chapter 8: Handling a Heaping Helping of Hearts
         1. Getting to the Heart of the Matter
         2. Hearts with Three or Five-Plus Players
         3. After the Wedding: Honeymoon Hearts
      9. Chapter 9: Trying Some Children’s Games
         1. Outdoing Your Friends: Beggar My Neighbor
         2. Snap, Animals, and Slapjack, Oh My
         3. Declaring War
         4. Playing Fish and Friends
         5. When Lying Is Okay: Cheat
         6. Steering Clear of the Old Maid
   4. Book 2: The Lowdown on Poker
      1. Chapter 1: Warming Up with Poker Basics
         1. Establishing the Groundwork: Before You Put on Your Poker Face
         2. Understanding the Basics of Play
         3. Grasping Who Wins: Hand Rankings
         4. The Lowdown on Betting
         5. Comprehending the Rules of the Road
         6. Identifying What Your Opponents Will Be Like
         7. Playing in a Casino
         8. Distinguishing Casino Poker from Home Games
      2. Chapter 2: Applying Essential Strategies
         1. Knowing That Everyone Was a Beginner Once
         2. Keeping Track of Basic Poker Concepts
         3. Keeping Some Poker Perspective
         4. Coping When All Goes Wrong
      3. Chapter 3: Succeeding at Seven-Card Stud
         1. What to Do If You’ve Never Played Seven-Card Stud Poker
         2. Antes, the Deal, and the Betting Structure, Oh My
         3. Identifying Winning Hands
         4. Comprehending the Importance of Live Cards
         5. Going Deeper into Seven-Card Stud
      4. Chapter 4: Tackling Texas Hold’em
         1. Understanding the Basic Rules
         2. Looking at Blind Bets
         3. Getting to Know Hold’em in General
         4. Considering Starting Card Combinations
         5. Mastering the Art of Raising
      5. Chapter 5: Becoming an Expert at Omaha
         1. Playing Omaha/8 for the First Time
         2. Knowing When to Hold ’em and When to Fold ’em
         3. Going Deeper in Omaha/8
         4. What to Do When You’ve Been Raised
         5. Flopping a Draw
         6. Playing the Turn
         7. Playing the River
      6. Chapter 6: Trying Some Home Poker Games
         1. Setting Up a Home Game
         2. Selecting What You Want to Play: Your Game Options
         3. Poker Etiquette in Home Games
   5. Book 3: Staying North of the Border: Texas Hold’em
      1. Chapter 1: Just Tell Me How to Play: Texas Hold’em Basics
         1. The Order of Play
         2. Understanding Who Deals: The Dealer Button
         3. Dealing the Cards
         4. Posting Blinds
         5. Betting: Just the Lowdown
         6. Grasping the Importance of Your Bankroll
         7. Following Poker Etiquette
      2. Chapter 2: Beginning with Two
         1. Grasping the Importance of Position
         2. The Hands You Should Play, by Relative Position at a Table
         3. Considering the Players in a Hand
         4. Identifying Hands You Should and Shouldn’t Play
         5. Using “Fold or Raise” to Make a Call
      3. Chapter 3: Flopping ’Til You’re Dropping
         1. Fitting or Folding
         2. Betting the Flop
         3. Calling a Bet
         4. Raising the Dough
         5. Check-Raising
         6. Getting a Free Card
      4. Chapter 4: Taking Your Turn
         1. Watching a Hand Fill Out
         2. Keeping Track of the Action
      5. Chapter 5: Dipping in the River
         1. Final Betting
         2. Showing a Hand … or Not?
         3. Watching for Mistakes
      6. Chapter 6: Playing the Players
         1. Classifying Players
         2. Looking for Tells
         3. Zeroing In on Specifics
      7. Chapter 7: Bluffing: When Everything Isn’t What It Appears to Be
         1. Bluffing Basics
         2. When to Bluff
         3. Who to Bluff
         4. The Semi-Bluff
         5. Getting Caught — Now What?
   6. Book 4: Going Online to Play: Internet Poker
      1. Chapter 1: Creating a Winning Combination: Poker, the Internet, and You
         1. Answering the Big Question: Why Can’t I Play Online Poker for Money?
         2. Recognizing that Internet Poker Is Still Poker
         3. Stepping Out of the Casino Mentality
         4. Crafting Your Identity
      2. Chapter 2: Putting Internet Poker’s Nuances to Work in Your Play
         1. Comparing the Real-World Game to the Online Version
         2. Getting a Feel for the Virtual Game
         3. Playing Your First Hand
         4. Speaking the Poker Dialect of Internetese
      3. Chapter 3: Adapting to the World of Internet Poker
         1. Grappling with the Ramifications of Speed
         2. Dodging (and Dealing with) Online Pitfalls
         3. Practicing Poker Patience Online
      4. Chapter 4: Exploring Your Online Game Options
         1. Melding in Ring Games
         2. Taking On Tournaments
   7. Book 5: More Than Just an Old Folks’ Game: Bridge
      1. Chapter 1: Going to Bridge Boot Camp
         1. Starting a Game with the Right Stuff
         2. Ranking the Cards
         3. Knowing Your Directions
         4. Playing the Game in Four Acts
         5. Understanding Notrump and Trump Play
      2. Chapter 2: Counting and Taking Sure Tricks
         1. Counting Sure Tricks after the Dummy Comes Down
         2. Taking Sure Tricks
      3. Chapter 3: Using Winning Trick Techniques at Notrump Play
         1. Establishing Tricks with Lower Honor Cards
         2. Taking Tricks with Small Cards
      4. Chapter 4: Introducing Trump Suits
         1. Understanding the Basics of Trump Suits
         2. Eliminating Your Opponents’ Trump Cards
         3. Noticing How Trump Suits Can Be Divided
         4. Counting Losers and Extra Winners
      5. Chapter 5: Starting with Bidding Basics
         1. Understanding the Importance of Bidding
         2. Surveying the Stages of Bidding
         3. Looking At the Structure and the Rank of a Bid
         4. Settling Who Plays the Hand
         5. Valuing the Strength of Your Hand
      6. Chapter 6: Wrapping Up with Scorekeeping
         1. Understanding How Bidding and Scoring Are Intertwined
         2. Keeping Track of the Score in Four-Deal Chicago
         3. Not Making the Contract: Handling Penalties
   8. Book 6: Trying to Beat the House: Casino Gambling
      1. Chapter 1: Casino Gambling 101: The Inside Scoop
         1. (Casino) Knowledge Is Power
         2. Entering the Casino: What You’re Up Against
         3. Navigating the Casino Maze
         4. Meeting the Casino’s Cast of Characters
         5. Maintaining a Safe and Secure Environment
      2. Chapter 2: Probability and Odds: What You Need to Succeed
         1. Defining Luck: A Temporary Fluctuation
         2. Understanding the Role of Probability
         3. Examining How Casinos Operate and Make Money: House Edge
         4. Calculating the Odds in Casino Games
      3. Chapter 3: Managing Your Money in a Casino
         1. Setting a Budget and Sticking to It
         2. Looking at Casino Credit and Its Risks
         3. Figuring Out When Enough Is Enough
      4. Chapter 4: Minding Your Gambling Manners
         1. Playing Well with Others: Minding Your Table Manners
         2. Enjoying a Smoke and an Adult Beverage
         3. Giving Gratuities to Dealers and Others
         4. Avoiding the Appearance of Cheating
      5. Chapter 5: The Easiest Game to Beat: Blackjack
         1. Dealing Out Blackjack Basics
         2. Preparing to Play
         3. Betting Your Bottom Dollar
         4. Playing Your Hand
         5. Identifying Common Mistakes
      6. Chapter 6: Not Just For High Rollers: Baccarat
         1. Counting Down the Baccarat Basics
         2. Stepping into Baccarat
         3. Avoiding Baccarat Time Wasters
      7. Chapter 7: Rolling the Dice: Craps
         1. Setting the Craps Stage
         2. Walking through Craps, Step by Step
         3. Relying on Strategy to Place the Best Bets
         4. Avoiding “Sucker” Bets
      8. Chapter 8: Spinning Wheel Goes Round ’n’ Round: Roulette
         1. Getting the Spin on Roulette Basics
         2. Betting: The Inside (and Outside) Scoop
         3. Reciting Roulette Etiquette
         4. Improving Your Odds
         5. Avoiding Strategies That Don’t Work
      9. Chapter 9: Mastering the Machines: Slots
         1. Understanding How to Play the Slots
         2. Identifying Differences in Slot Machines
         3. Getting a Handle on Slots Odds
         4. Stretching Your Money at the Slots
         5. Honing Your Slot Etiquette
         6. Playing for Comps
   9. About the Authors
   10. Connect with Dummies
   11. End User License Agreement

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