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A Feature on Several Useful Books About Poker

Today, people can use various highly creative and innovative means to learn the different casino games out there, especially poker, whose recent rise to popularity have suddenly drawn a steady influx of players into different casinos and gaming facilities worldwide. Despite the presence of these new means of learning poker, there is still no better way to have a deeper look and understanding into the game than using books. Anyone can argue this claim, but numerous people who still prefer the traditional way of learning can attest to the highly reliable and super credible information that only poker books can provide.

Right now, there is a vast and extensive poker literature that primarily aims to teach and spread the game into the different corners of the world. Among the most interesting books available today are "Take Me to the River," "Lessons From the Pro Poker Tour," and "Pocket Idiot's Guide to Tournament Poker." Although there are still other great and outstanding poker resources available out there, these books are enough to teach ordinary readers become extremely talented and highly knowledgeable individuals in the game of poker.

Published by Atria Books in 2006, "Take Me to the River" is full of very helpful real-life experiences from author Peter Alson, whose participation in the World Series of Poker in 2005 helped him become a somehow credible poker author. This book is guaranteed to help many readers out there, especially concerning the author's good and not-so-good experiences while competing in this prestigious major poker event. After going through the pages of this book, readers can actually see how it really feels to compete and be present in a real poker tournament. Aside from the informative aspect of this book, its entertainment value is another good reason to purchase this book.

Meanwhile, "Lessons From the Pro Poker Tour" was written by the experienced poker author David Apostolico. Published by Lyle Stuart in 2006, this book details the author's experiences from joining the prestigious Professional Poker Tour, an event where only the most established poker players and champions can compete. Simultaneously, Apostolico tries to provide readers with practical advices on how to compete in no-limit Texas Holdem tournaments.

Lastly, "Pocket Idiot's Guide to Tournament Poker" was also written by Apostolico, which primarily aims to simplify the somewhat complex aspects and elements of tournament poker. Published by Alpha Books, this outstanding poker resource starts with a lucid introduction of what tournament poker is all about. It then moves on to discuss significant topics such as the different types of poker tournaments, several poker strategies, and poker etiquette. After reading this book, readers can really know everything they need to know about tournament poker.