World Poker Tour: Shuffle Up and Deal

by Mike Sexton

A poker primer from the hosts and stars of the World Poker Tour, offering basic strategy, trivia, and an inside look at this runaway hit.

The World Poker Tour has revolutionized the game of poker by putting cameras under the table and raising awareness and enthusiasm to an international level. The World Poker Tour: Shuffle Up and Deal is aimed at the millions of passionate fans of the WPT, whether they're ambitious up–and–comers on the poker circuit, or casual players hoping to take the pot at their next Wednesday night game. Shuffle Up and Deal will be a solid poker primer, covering set–up, play, and basic poker strategy, along with many of the interactive elements of the WPT TV show: poker trivia, definitions of poker terms using examples from the show, profiles of WPT star players, insights into the world of professional poker, and an inside look at the show.

Genres: Nonfiction

197 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2005

Reviews

[Robin Wittman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very useful information! after i read this book, i decided to make some minor changes in my game, and won money in the next 3 tournaments that i entered!!

this is an oldie, but the basics of poker have not changed so much that the advice is outdated.

[Killercalico]

Looks like a good intro to tournament poker and the WPT

[Joel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mike Sexton got alot of people watching and learning the no-holdem game.He took it to the next level and got alot of people involved in the TV end. Put a tour together. Cool how all this went down.

[William Herbst · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent introductory strategy guide.

[Dancomfort · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice book, a bit unfocused. But it's a good account of the creation of the WPT, along with some good poker advice and some interesting anecdotes.

[Gabriel Goulet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy book to read. A lot of good advice and strategies for poker players looking to take their game to the next level.

Favorite quote:
"The guy who continues to put all-in wins every time but once."