THE WORLD'S #1 POKER MANUAL - Card Games

Poker Book, Professional and Public Poker
AND PUBLIC (CLUB AND CASINO) POKER
(All data are estimates based on author's direct experience)
Private Poker
(Worldwide)
Availability Whenever and
wherever game can
be organized.
Game stakes Any agreed-upon
stakes. Usually
controlled by the
good player. Most
flexible.
Casino Poker
(Las Vegas, Nevada)
Commercial Club
Poker
(Gardena,
California)
24 hours, 365 days. 24 hours (20 hours
on Sundays), 365
days. (On separate
days, each club is
closed one day a
week.)
$1-$2 up to no
limit. Established
by each casino
according to player
and market
demands. Flexible.
$1-$2 up to $200
maximum bet.
Established by law.
Least flexible.
Speed of play Very slow to fast. Fast. Very fast.
Betting pace Controlled by good
player. Betting pace
increased by
introducing game
modifications such
as twists, wild cards,
bizarre games.
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Controlled by dealer
and all players
collectively.
Generally fast paced
within limits of
games permitted.
Controlled by all
players collectively.
Some influence by
strongest players.
Generally fast paced
within limits of
games permitted.