Introduction 1
Book 1: Taking a Stab at Card Games 3
CHAPTER 1: Getting Familiar with Card Game Basics 5
CHAPTER 2: Going Solo with Solitaire 15
CHAPTER 3: Creating Combinations in Rummy 35
CHAPTER 4: Working toward a Run with Fan Tan 49
CHAPTER 5: Nailing Bids with Oh Hell! and Romanian Whist 57
CHAPTER 6: Bowing to Trump in Euchre 65
CHAPTER 7: Following Suit with Spades 75
CHAPTER 8: Handling a Heaping Helping of Hearts 91
CHAPTER 9: Trying Some Children's Games 103
Book 2: The Lowdown on Poker 117
CHAPTER 1: Warming Up with Poker Basics 119
CHAPTER 2: Applying Essential Strategies 137
CHAPTER 3: Succeeding at Seven-Card Stud 149
CHAPTER 4: Tackling Texas Hold'em 163
CHAPTER 5: Becoming an Expert at Omaha 171
CHAPTER 6: Trying Some Home Poker Games 187
Book 3: Staying North of the Border: Texas Hold'em 197
CHAPTER 1: Just Tell Me How to Play: Texas Hold'em Basics 199
CHAPTER 2: Beginning with Two 217
CHAPTER 3: Flopping 'Til You're Dropping 229
CHAPTER 4: Taking Your Turn 241
CHAPTER 5: Dipping in the River 249
CHAPTER 6: Playing the Players 257
CHAPTER 7: Bluffing: When Everything Isn't What It Appears to Be 269
Book 4: Going Online to Play: Internet Poker 281
CHAPTER 1: Creating a Winning Combination: Poker, the Internet, and You 283
CHAPTER 2: Putting Internet Poker's Nuances to Work in Your Play 289
CHAPTER 3: Adapting to the World of Internet Poker 307
CHAPTER 4: Exploring Your Online Game Options 315
Book 5: More Than Just an Old Folks' Game: Bridge 331
CHAPTER 1: Going to Bridge Boot Camp 333
CHAPTER 2: Counting and Taking Sure Tricks 341
CHAPTER 3: Using Winning Trick Techniques at Notrump Play 349
CHAPTER 4: Introducing Trump Suits 365
CHAPTER 5: Starting with Bidding Basics 381
CHAPTER 6: Wrapping Up with Scorekeeping 391
Book 6: Trying to Beat the House: Casino Gambling 401
CHAPTER 1: Casino Gambling 101: The Inside Scoop 403
CHAPTER 2: Probability and Odds: What You Need to Succeed 419
CHAPTER 3: Managing Your Money in a Casino 429
CHAPTER 4: Minding Your Gambling Manners 441
CHAPTER 5: The Easiest Game to Beat: Blackjack 453
CHAPTER 6: Not Just For High Rollers: Baccarat 469
CHAPTER 7: Rolling the Dice: Craps 481
CHAPTER 8: Spinning Wheel Goes Round 'n' Round: Roulette 501
CHAPTER 9: Mastering the Machines: Slots 515
Index 533
