Texas Hold'em is the fastest, most popular game in America. The Illustrated Guide to No-Limit Texas Hold'em focuses on no-limit play, the staple of tournament play and casino poker games across the country. Comprised of 150 real-game scenarios, The Illustrated Guide to Texas Hold'em provides readers with a basic no-limit situation and let's the reader decide on the next move. Author and experienced poker player, Dennis Purdy, then walks readers through the correct or best answer to thehand on the table and a clear explanation for the rationale behind each play. Focusing exclusively on no-limit play, The Illustrated Guide to No-Limit Texas Hold'em is the perfect guide for both novice and expert.
Dennis Purdy, author of The Illustrated Guide to Texas Hold'em, left the 'working world' and moved to Las Vegas at the age of 35 to undertake a career as a professional gambler. He became an expert card counter at blackjack starting in 1978, eventually forming, teaching and leading several 'teams' in Las Vegas, achieving a winning session rate of 86 percent. Although he retired from full-time professional gambling in 1983, he still uses his skills to supplement his income. Mr. Purdy lives in Tacoma, Washington