Collins Gem Phil Hellmuth's Texas Hold Em

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Vegas isn't going be happy, either are your Thursday night poker buddies. Phil Hellmuth, Jr., seven-time World Series of Poker winner, demonstrates exactly how, to play and win Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Seven-Card Stud, and Razz-no matter what level of player you are. Play Poker Like the Pros is the perfect introduction to the world of poker as Hellmuth begins by laying out the rules and set-up of the various games and then moves on to basic and advanced strategy. He presents exactly which hands to play, when to bluff, and when to raise, and when to fold. In addition, Hellmuth provides techniques for reading other players and avoiding "going on tilt"-poker speak for staying cool under pressure. There are also special chapters for advanced players on how to beat Online games and an inside look at tournament play.

Phil Hellmuth, Jr. is a ten-time World Series of Poker Champion and all-time leading money winner at the World Series of Poker. In addition to appearances on the Discovery Channel, E!, ESPN, and Fox Sports Net, he has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Time, and Esquire. Phil also contributes to Gambling Times Magazine and writes for many poker websites. He lives with his family in Palo Alto, California.

"Phil Hellmuth gave me the best poker lesson I've ever received." -- Matt Damon, actor and co-star in the movie Rounders "Phil Hellmuth is the best poker tournament player that I have ever played against." -- Johnny Chan, Seven-time World Champion of Poker "Play Poker Like the Pros is the best poker strategy book ever written. -- "Amarillo Slim" Preston, Hall of Fame inductee and poker's greatest ambassador. "From the moment I first played poker with Phil I knew that I was witnessing something special." -- Doyle "Texas Dolly" Brunson, Poker legend and eight-time World Champion of poker