The Game of Gin Rummy - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Rules and Tactics of Gin Rummy
The Game of Gin Rummy - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Rules and Tactics of Gin Rummy

Author: Various

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2015-05-06

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 147339483X

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This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of games and puzzles. The titles in this range include "25 Puzzles with Cards" "The Game of Draughts " "The Game of Patience" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "The Game of Gin Rummy" contains information on the rules and tactics of gin rummy. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Famous Gamblers, Poker History, and Texas Stories
Famous Gamblers, Poker History, and Texas Stories

Author: Johnny Hughes

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2012-08-21

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 9781475942170

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You have a great writing style, very credible, and entertaining. Those were dangerous times. Almost all of the guys are gone. A great book!... Doyle Brunson, Poker Hall of Fame, author. Hes as good a writer as he is a player. When it comes to poker tales...Johnny Hughes is your man.... Anthony Holden, London, President of the International Federation of Poker, author ... a captivating raconteur and avid historian...brings them to life with a unique flair and panache...(He) paints word pictures with witty, lush brush strokes reminiscent of Tom Wolfe... Paul Dr. Pauly McGuire, author ..the William Manchester of poker historians...a Hughes narrative is like lighting a lantern into the darkest recess of pokers subculture...provides the very best portrait of these unique real-life characters of anyone on record... Nolan Dalla, Media Director. World Series of Poker, author. ...the true story...of the beginnings of the phenomenon that poker has become... Crandell Addington, Poker Hall of Fame. Reading...is only paralleled by listening to him tell those stories in real time...like putting yourself in the same room as it all unfolded...when the mob ruled Las Vegas...the real stories... Ryan Sayer, OnTilt Radio, C.O.O.,and Host. www.JohnnyHughes.com

Hoyle's Rules of Games
Hoyle's Rules of Games

Author: Philip D. Morehead

Publisher: Berkley

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 9780451204844

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Provides rules, strategies, and odds for card, indoor, and computer games.

The Gin Game
The Gin Game

Author: D. L. Coburn

Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.

Published: 1977

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780573609763

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A tragic-comedy in two acts.

Scarne on Card Games
Scarne on Card Games

Author: John Scarne

Publisher: Courier Dover Publications

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780486436036

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In addition to complete rules and instructions for playing dozens of games, tables of probabilities and percentages, and the fine points of winning play, this book — one of the best on the subject — also contains some 60 pages of information on how to detect cheating.

The Doctrine of Chances
The Doctrine of Chances

Author: Stewart N. Ethier

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2010-05-19

Total Pages: 822

ISBN-13: 3540787836

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Three centuries ago Montmort and De Moivre published two books on probability theory emphasizing its most important application at that time, games of chance. This book, on the probabilistic aspects of gambling, is a modern version of those classics.

Card Night
Card Night

Author: Will Roya

Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal

Published: 2021-07-13

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 0762473525

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Learn when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em with Card Night, a collection of 52 classic card games, including rules and strategies. Featuring step-by-step, illustrated instructions, and two indexes that organize each game by difficulty and number of players needed, Card Night includes directions for playing all the most popular card games, including Hearts and Bridge, Rummy and Go Fish. In addition to providing the rules of standard game play, Card Night also details the fascinating stories and peculiarities behind some of the world's most famous card decks, some of which were used as currency, tools for propaganda, and even as a means for sending coded messages. Offering one game for each week of the year, Card Night is the go-to companion for weekly game nights, long car rides, and rainy days spent at home. Wow your friends and family with your game playing prowess and keep them entertained with fascinating details from playing card history.