"Although poker is played with cards, it is a game that revolves around the exchange of chips, the objective being to acquire chips from your opponents' stacks, moving them into your own stack." With that simple advice in mind, Reiner Knizia will guide you through the fundamentals of poker, strategic play, and how to have fun at the table. This straightforward and fun book covers the basics of play as well as the most popular variants including Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Seven Card Stud, and Draw Poker. This book also includes tips on smart betting, how to enjoy play, and the best ways to make certain that your opponents' chips end up on your side of the table!