Offering tips on hundreds of new games and poker variations, this book is for the poker player tired of playing the same game with the same stakes week after week. Topics covered include house rules, betting limits, the language of poker, updated rules, and how to handle lucky streaks. Variations of familiar poker games like five- and seven-card stud and draw games are included. Readers who want to move beyond their normal routine will be interested in the section on what to look for when changing from local quarter half games to higher stakes games at casinos or clubs. The book also contains useful menu suggestions for get-togethers, as well as a listing of the best and worst poker portrayals in Hollywood history.