My book, "The Video Poker Edge", will be released in August, 2005 by Square One Publishers. "Edge" was written after researching video poker and related topics for several years; integrated within the content are anecdotes, jokes, quotes, and little known facts. Square One's top notch staff produces quality books on a variety of topics; the Games/Gambling division currently has 6 authors.
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The vpFREE Administrator has generously allowed me to announce my book's release on this site; my publisher will send him a copy to review. Guru Dan Paymer, who is a member of the vpFREE Video Poker Hall of Fame, has also agreed to review "The Video Poker Edge" in his publication, "Video Poker Times". Mr. Paymer is the author of best-selling book, "Video Poker-Optimum Play".
My Background: Curriculum Director for a school district before returning to teach high school math (missed the student contact).
Gambling: I played table games exclusively (BJ, Hold'em, 5 and 7 card stud) before switching to video poker 7 or 8 years ago.
Research: Resources include books, magazines, newspaper articles, interviews, legislation, AGA Reports, court cases, written/verbal communications with gaming officials and legal authorities, and listening to online radio interviews ( Si Redd and others).
I Rules and Strategy
1. The Game of Poker: Historical information; basic rules for both video poker and live poker; hand hierarchy; dinosaurs and new machines
2. Strategy: Major Unit, includes the importance of differentiating between the concepts of "possibilities" versus "probabilities"; specific strategy differences for FPDW and 20/20 Deuces Games; analysis of several popular games; my strategy cards in three user-friendly formats
3. Money Management: Purists correctly contend that this concept is invalid if you stick to "player advantage" games; realists know that few play 100% accurately, positive games are disappearing and found only in smaller denominations, plus long-term results can kill short-term budgets
II Playing The Games
4. Selecting a Casino: Key considerations which vary from player-to-player; important differences between casino offers for locals and out-of-towners
5. Video Lottery Terminals: (VLTs) Extensive research on this controversial gaming device, which masquerades as a video poker machine. I interviewed GLI officials, corresponded with legal experts, conferred with gaming officials from several states and read everything I could find on VLTs. If you play in California, Washington State, New York's racinos, Canada or any place where the lottery is legal you'll want to read this! In New Jersey politicians want to legalize VLTs at tracks ("revenue share" with their favorite cash cow), but corporate casino owners in Atlantic City are opposed.
6. Video Poker Tournaments: Current and specific guidelines on how to gain an edge on the field in slot/VP tournaments
7. Preventing Foul Play: Detailed information on how to avoid becoming a victim
8. Choices of Casinos: Includes the pros and cons of playing in the following locales: Vegas (Strip, downtown or off-the-beaten path), Online, Indian Casinos, Commercial Casinos, Foreign Countries, Racinos, Riverboats (the cruise to nowhere) or Atlantic City
9. Best Games: Positive and near-positive choices as well as where to find them
III Beyond The Games
10. Etiquette/Protocol: Smoking, cell phones, lurking, saving machines, solicited/unsolicited advice and similar topics
11. Mechanical Information: Specific details about the following: MPU; processor chips; volatile/non-volatile memories; EPROM; bill validators; parts of a VP machine; levels of training for mechanics; gaffing and much more
12. The Future: Corporate directions (entertainment destinations, attracting conventions, revenue from gambling); new VP choices ; U.S. corporations in Asia
Appendixes
Glossary
Annotated Web Sites
Bibliography
Index
LD Boyd
Author of "The Video Poker Edge"
August 2005 Release
Square One Publishers
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