Royal Flush Poker: The Great American Game

by David A. Daniel

David Daniel's theory is this: you play the players, not the cards, emphasizing your strategy and attitude. This book contains valuable advice on the game for both beginner and "expert." Daniel... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1569800936
• ISBN13: 9781569800935
• Release Date: August 1997
• Publisher: Barricade Books
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A more personal guide to playing poker

As one who makes his living playing poker, I can honestly say this is a poker book like no other. It is no replacement for the basic literature on poker strategy. However, Mr. Daniel gives us a guide to playing poker on a personal level: "people poker." His advice on poker strategy, sizing up one's opponents, and sizing up one's self will be of use to poker players at all levels--beginner to expert. The book also includes an excellent set of appendices on poker odds, etc.. Finally, this book is not dry like most of the standard poker literature. (With all due respect to the brilliant authors of this literature, let's be honest--it can be a tedious, boring read.) The author's humorous, anecdotal style makes this book a pleasure to read. A real gem. Highly recommended.

A great foundation for poker

I first read this book as a poker novice, now after playing 2 years of home games and some casino hold'em and stud, a rereading of this book has helped me even more than the first time. Daniels' personal experiences make it entertaining while very informative. His points are made using real life as well as theoretical examples. The best part about this poker book is that it gives you the answer for every "when do I do this" question in poker...that answer: it depends! Daniels will train you on how to what factors to consider when playing poker at any level. I think I could go for a 3rd reading!