Rules Of Poker – A Review (Part 2)
Here’s the continuation of the article in the last post:
There are several outstanding aspects to “The Rules Of Poker”. First, the book is thorough in covering seemingly every aspect of every game that poker has to offer. This in itself requires the entirety of the 276 pages of the book to detail. It also deals with “special” variations, such as Kill games that can be very difficult to understand for even some poker veterans. “The Rules Of Poker” also steps into what is to be expected from every part of the poker community, from the floor management to the “house” to the players themselves. Such thoroughness is very necessary in the world of poker, because rules can deviate from home game to home game and even from casino to casino.
Secondly, Krieger and Bykofsky could have made a very dry (and, thus, boring) treatise that wouldn’t have been worth the reading time. Rather than doing this, however, they have emphasized the points of the rules they set down by spicing the rules with anecdotes from the people they have talked to. This makes for every section of the book being worth reading, as the people who have actually been “in the trenches” demonstrate how and why they impose their particular rulings. While some may have liked a by-the-numbers rulebook, the tales spun by the TD’s as they implement the practices adds to the charm and readability of the book.
Finally, “The Rules Of Poker” goes as far as to address the current rules and suggest changes that should be made. In what was one of my favorite sections (and one where I was in agreement with their suggestions), Krieger and Bykofsky analyze some of the more volatile poker rules issues and offer suggestions for changes or outright removal of them from the game. The “F-word” rule is a particularly interesting one, with Lou and Sheree suggesting a usage of the rule that most could agree with.
“The Rules Of Poker” is a book that has been necessary for quite some time in the world of poker. If the rules (and their implementation) could be instituted throughout the poker world, then many of the disagreements that arise could be headed off or completely avoided. Lou Krieger and Sheree Bykofsky, at the same time, have come up with an entertaining work that will keep the reader’s interest while educating them on the workings of different aspects of the poker community and poker games themselves. Whether you are a budding tournament director, floor worker, professional or recreational player, “The Rules Of Poker” is a book that should be in your library and well worth continued readings and studying.
I guess he kinda liked the book, huh? Maybe I should go get a copy for myself. Why don’t you guys go ahead and get one and then maybe we can discuss it among ourselves? Who knows, we will probably pick up a point or two. At the very least, we will have an enjoyable read!
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Written by Sasha on February 21st, 2007 with
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