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The Rules of Poker: Essentials for Every Game

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Krieger and Bykofsy's book discusses tournament and poker room rules of poker, but they are not stated in a clear cut fashion. There are a lot of examples of applications of the rules, so if you are looking for a book to give you a fair understanding of how the rules should be applied, this is good, but because the rules are not presented clearly or in an order that is easy to follow, it has not been very usable during a poker game.

Also, while the rules are more for advanced players. There are no basic rules of poker here. It's all about tournament rules and casino games, such as what happens if you say "Raise" and only put in an underchip. As to whether a straight beats a flush, or even what a straight is, the book has no answer.

In the introduction, the authors even state: "This is not a poker instructional book, and we assume that you are not picking this up to learn the basics of play...Rather, we assume you know how to play.." Funny, you would think a poker rule book should be all about the very basics of play, for what are rules, if not the basic backbone of the game?

The Rules of Poker: The Essentials for Every Game does not even have the essentials of the most basic game of straight poker.

I have not found this book to be an authoritative answer to rules disputes. Also, there are no rules for the many different variations of poker often played in home games.

If you want a book of poker-room rules exercises, this is a fairly good book. If you want a book that clearly states authoritative poker rules when you need them, look elsewhere. Search "poker rules" for a selection of alternatives.

Excellent book. Very informative. A great reference book to have in my profession. Covers all areas of play and is laid out for quick reference.

If you are running a poker tournament or organising a 'home game' this book is excellent reference material. Whether learning the rules 'off by heart' or simply to dip into when there is a query during a game, this is book is well laid out and contains all the relevant rules and regulations.

Bykofsky and Krieger have written the ultimate poker argument settler. This is the clearest and most comprehensive book I know of, dealing with the rules of poker. It is divided into clearly marked sections making it easy to find the specific rule that applies to a particular problem or controversy.

It covers cash and tournament play and offers insight and clear direction based upon the research, experience and wisdom of the authors. I benefited from reading it immensely.

I hope it becomes the standard text and ultimate authority for poker rooms, tournament directors, public cardrooms and home games everywhere. This is a book the poker world surely needs.

Neil D Myers, Author, Quick and Easy Texas Hold 'em and Limit Hold 'em Hand by Hand

We play often on Saturday night and this has stopped all the fuss and muss over the rules. I am not much of a rule person in my personal life but when you are playing poker 'you gotta' love those rules - especially when they help me win!!!

This book is so easy to follow it is great for beginner and long time players alike.

Thanks for making the rules of the game so simple!!

must read for anyone working in the poker industry as a supevisor so they will learn a little diplomacy with their decisions.

I work as a poker dealer who has amassed many different poker rule books. I have found this book to be very clear and insightful in its approach to making floor decision in a poker room. The different annodotes break up the dry material as rules can be rather dry reading. I actually recommended this book along with another to a young man who is working in a poker room I play in to help him with his knowledge of poker rules. Overall, I would recommend this as one of the better rule books written.

This book is comprehensive and informative, while still being entertaining. You probably won't want to read it from cover to cover. The index is very useful and every rule of poker is covered. Hopefully, this will become the standard for poker tournaments and cash games the world over.

Book is great for settling disputes for home games.