Mark Harlan 
Texas Hold’em For Dummies 

The most fun you can have learning Texas Hold’em (and we ain’t bluffin’)


Playing Texas Hold’em is about the most fun you can have with two cards in your hand. Navigating the slang, rules, and intricacies of the game can be challenging, though. With Texas Hold’em For Dummies, 2nd Edition, you’ll learn the tricks you need to know to win your first online or in-person game. From ranking the various poker hands to applying betting strategies, this book helps you build the skills necessary to achieve poker room success.


In Texas Hold’em For Dummies, you’ll learn to:


* Improve your chances at casinos and in online poker rooms

* Participate in a poker tournament with confidence

* Bluff, bet, raise, and fold in the right way at the right times




The perfect handbook for beginning poker players who want to play in-person or online, Texas Hold’em For Dummies is also an essential companion for more experienced players looking to brush up on the fundamentals and improve their skills.

About the author

Mark ‘The Red’ Harlan is an avid poker player and co-creator of the first company to offer legal online poker in the United States. Along with his hours at the poker table, Mark has also spent time as a software developer for leading Silicon Valley companies.