Some people who play poker really enjoy just throwing down chips for a laugh, but there are always a few who take the game and turn it into an art form worthy of anyone’s respect. Here are just several of the biggest names in the history of poker, a source of both warning tales and amazing inspiration for the aspiring poker pro.
Ah, the poker night, a night of bonding between a group of friends, family or both as they play rounds of poker long into the night, betting everything from cold, hard cash to household chore duties. It’s a great way to meet new people or test how far your friendships will go, and like any social event, it’s all about the atmosphere, and as the host you’ve got a responsibility to ensure that poker night’s the best night of the week.
So you’ve just started out in poker, and everything looks more than a little confusing. That’s fine – poker is not as simple as playing snap, but it’s also no more difficult to learn than solitaire, and after picking it up you’ll soon be having a great time betting, bluffing and taking away the big wins.