What has led to the rise of this game? Most likely, ithas been television and the media. On any given evening,the average person can flip on the TV set and find a pokergame being aired. The World Series of Poker, CelebrityPoker Showdown, and Ultimate Poker Showdown are risingin the ratings as we tune in to see professionals battle it outand compare our play to theirs.Nearly every home these days has at least onecomputer. The Internet has become our lifeline, in ways, forinformation, contact with the outside world, and – yes – ourportal to the world of poker beyond our kitchen table. Nowordinary people can log on and play poker with peopleTable of Contents3 Introduction5 History of Poker7 History of Online Poker9 Poker 10118 Playing Texas Hold ‘Em20 Position23 Pot Odds & Outs26 Playing the Flop31 Playing the River32 Betting35 Strategies38 Tells42 Bluffing45 Multi-Table Tournaments49 Sit and Go’s53 Limit Poker57 Some Things To Keep In Mind60 When Things Get Out of Hand62 Conclusion