Poker’s Strangest Hands
Poker’s Strangest Hands by Graham Sharpe, published by Pavilion Books on January 25, 2007, offers an engaging exploration of the peculiar history surrounding poker’s most notable tournament and its World Championship event. This 256-page book delves into the unusual characters and extraordinary moments that have shaped the game, highlighting a range of bizarre anecdotes and historical tidbits that enrich the narrative.
Readers will encounter a variety of intriguing stories, including the first known poker cheat from 1829 and a game that astonishingly lasted for 24 years. The book also touches on the contrasting views of poker as a game of skill versus one of luck. Whether you are a novice player just learning the ropes or a seasoned connoisseur familiar with the game’s intricacies, this edition provides a comprehensive look at the fascinating world of poker, making it a valuable addition to any gaming enthusiast’s collection.
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Romping through crooked games, dodgy players, exotic venues and incredible hands, ‘Poker’s Strangest Hands’ celebrates the strange history of Poker’s most celebrated tournament, its World Championship event and the characters who have graced it with their presence, compiles some of the strangest things said about the game and fully records the details of the strangest Poker Year yet, 2006.
The Poker world is divided between those who believe the game to be the most skilled contest ever devised, and those who believe that success in the game relies on pure luck. Sharpe’s thorough excavations through long forgotten archives of the game have uncovered the first ever Poker cheat, who was literally making a spectacle of himself in 1829; has unearthed the game which reportedly lasted for 24 years; exposed the US President who gambled away the White House crockery; and discovered that a certain member of the Royal family was very much amused by Poker.
Whatever your view this book will appeal to the novice player who can barely tell his flops from his nuts, and equally to the connoisseur of the subtleties of Poker who has developed and matured his or her skills over many years.
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