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