{"product_id":"52-ways-to-cheat-at-poker-how-to-spot-them-foil-them-and-defend-yourself-against-them-9780452289116","title":"52 Ways to Cheat at Poker: How to Spot Them, Foil Them, and Defend Yourself Against Them","description":"\u003cb\u003eThoroughly illustrated and researched, and enlivened with historical sidebars, \u003ci\u003e52 Ways to Cheat at Poker\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for anyone who plays cards for money--or anyone interested in the ingenious ways cheats steal your money while appearing to do nothing at all.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's no news that cheating pervades American culture. Americans cheat on taxes, tests, sports and spouses. But the largest arena for cheating may be at the poker table  With an estimated 60-80 million Americans playing poker every week--for the highest stakes ever--you can be sure that not everyone is playing by the rules  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this fascinating look at the card sharper's art--from its origins in Renaissance Italy to the high-tech methods of today--deception expert Allan Kronzek reveals 52 of the most diabolical scams ever invented. Topics include codes and signaling systems, hidden cameras and miniature ear pieces, false shuffles, cuts and deals, peeking and flashing, deck and card switches, culling, instant stacks, marked cards, location play, the cooler, and dozens of other devious devices. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Each chapter zeroes in on a single cheating concept and provides expert advice on how to spot and foil the scam (when possible ). You'll learn the secrets of \u003ci\u003eshade, flash\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ejuice--\u003c\/i\u003ethe subtlest marking systems; why cutting the cards doesn't guarantee an honest deal, how a crooked dealer can stack the flop in hold 'em, why casino card rooms are \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e 100% safe, and how cheating crews crush the opposition \u003ci\u003ewithout\u003c\/i\u003e marked cards or sleight of hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Plume Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780452289116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.00w x 0.40d","brand":"Allan Kronzek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36637483401372,"sku":"9780452289116","price":20.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_bc8df0f8-640f-405e-8463-9ef4d7857cad.jpg?v=1603844883","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/52-ways-to-cheat-at-poker-how-to-spot-them-foil-them-and-defend-yourself-against-them-9780452289116","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}