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Know a gambler with a taste for elegance? These accessories were made for the gentleman who likes to display a touch of class and sophistication at the table.
Corum Bubble Royal Flush Watch, retail $3,495.00
available only through authorized dealers; visit corum.ch for a list of agents.
Watchmaker CORUM's royal flush-themed watch features automatic movement, a stainless steel case with automatic movement and 1.08cts diamonds, and a crocodile skin strap. CORUM also makes a casino-themed watch whose face resembles a roulette wheel.
Sector Poker Collection Watches, retail $449.95 - $494.95
available at www.amazon.com
The Swiss made watches in the Sector Poker Collection feature quartz movement and a removable bezel that can be used as a card protector. The chronograph face is available in a variety of colors and the strap is available in a variety of styles.
Zippo Lighters, retail $22.95 - $47.95
available at www.zippo.com
Zippo-- the gold standard in lighters-- makes several poker, casino and gambling themed lighters. Besides the gems in its WPT collection, the company also produces several other classy pieces.
Cufflinks
available on www.cufflinks.com
Few accessories convey class and sophistication as well as a handsome set of cufflinks. A variety of gambling-themed sets are available, including a slot spinner designed by Dunhill.
WSOP Moneyclip
available at www.shopwsop.com
There's no point in shifting in your seat to pull that fat wallet of your back pocket when you need to rebuy. Just keep your bankroll in this stainless steel WSOP moneyclip
For that special girl who plays like a lion and knows all your bluffs.
Silver 'All in for the cure' necklace, $49.95
available at store.worldpokertour.com
The sterling silver "All in for the cure" necklace features an enamel pink ribbon and the signature WPT logo with a pink spade. The charms hang from an adjustable cable chain. The World Poker Tour will contribute a portion of the proceeds from the sale the necklace to support medial research and promote awareness and protection of breast cancer.
Sometimes people to like display their love for poker with some artwork or glasses. Here are a few gifts that can spiff up the home.
Posters, $25.00
available at www.shopwsop.com
Know anybody that needs to fill some bare wallspace with some stimulating artwork? Waldemar Swierzy has created a collection of five hip images for the WSOP.
World Poker Tour Pinball, $4,794.95
available at store.worldpokertour.com
A dot matrix in the center of the playfield shows players their hole cards. Players get flop, turn and river cards by making ramp shots. The machine features the voices and images of Vince Van Patten, Mike Sexton and Courtney Friel.
WSOP Glassware, $6 - $10
available at www.shopwsop.com
Let your guests drink in style before you take all their money away. WSOP sells whiskey, tankard, giant pilsner, mini-pilsner and starbust mug glasses.
An essential gift for your home-game honey or an aspiring poker professional is a nice casino-style
chip set for his or her weekly game. Here are some choices for a variety of budgets.
While there are dozens of products attempting to cash in on poker's popularity this holiday season, only one item is truly essential to play the game: Playing cards. Plastic playing cards, like the kinds used in casinos, make great gifts because they last so much longer than standard decks. Here's a quick look at some of the best on the market.
COPAG, $15.00
available at www.amazon.com
The least expensive option, but that doesn't mean low quality; made of PVC plastic and feel almost identical to higher priced alternatives. They will last for years, but eventually one or two cards will develop a small crack along an edge.
GEMACO, $22-$25
available at www.kardwell.com
High quality plastic cards for the real serious player; slightly more expensive, slightly thicker than other plastic cards.
KEM, $22-$30
available at www.amazon.com
Another high quality plastic option, KEM cards are made of cellulose acetate; also slightly more expensive, but worth the cost for the serious home game. Company was recently purchased by the U.S. Playing Card Company, but there has been no noticeable change in quality.
Add a touch of class and elegance to your home game with some nice equipment.
WSOP Deluxe Folding Poker Table Top, $69.95
available at www.shopwsop.com
Simply place over your existing table to experience poker the way it should be done-- on a green felt surface. Measuring four feet across, the table top is 48 inches across and has chip and glass holders for eight players.
There's no shortage of gambling or poker books on the market. We combed through them all to offer you the best of 2006.
The American Casino Guide, $11.53
available at bourie.casinocitytimes.com
Published annually since 1992, the 2007 American Casino Guide, with $1,000 in casino coupons, is jam-packed with detailed information on every casino/resort, riverboat and Indian casino in the U.S. with useful advice from top gambling experts on how to play and win at the most popular casino games. The Guide comes complete with maps of all states showing where the casinos are located, plus detailed maps of Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Reno, and the Mississippi resort towns of Biloxi and Tunica.
Read'em and Reap, $12.89
available at www.amazon.com
Former FBI agent Joe Navarro reveals the body language of poker tells in the latest poker strategy book, Read'em and Reap. Navarro details what players can learn about the strength of their opponents' hands by simple observation. The information is a valuable asset to any poker player's arsenal, from the casual home game player to the high-stakes card room player.
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Killer Poker Online 2, $10.91
available at www.amazon.com
This book will change the way you play online poker. The author, John Vorhaus, avoids the tedious hand-by-hand advice prominent in most strategy books and focuses on the little things a player can do to prepare themselves for an online poker career/hobby. Fans of intense hand strategy will not like this book, but hobbyists and amateur online players will love it.
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World Poker Tour™: Making The Final Table, $10.85
available at www.amazon.com
Unless you are as good at reading your opponents post-flop as Erick Lindgren, you must be careful employing the ultra-aggressive style this book advocates. While the strategies are sound and useful tools in any player's arsenal, the "amass-chips-or-go-home-early" style is not for everyone, especially low-rollers who don't have million-dollar expectations.
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How to Win the World Series of Poker (or Not): An All-American Tale, $11.05
available at www.amazon.com
If you're looking for a feel good story about an amateur who fulfills a lifelong dream of winning the World Series of Poker - this is not your book. Pat Walsh is not Chris Moneymaker. He's simply an author with a publisher willing to front him the money required to learn about poker. Why? Because reading about an underdog is more fun than reading about champions. And Walsh is funny as hell.
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Beyond Bluffs: Master the Mysteries of Poker, $10.85
available at www.amazon.com
Description: James McKenna, whose first book, Beyond Tells gained a solid foothold in 2005, follows up that work with a look at bluffing. A practicing individual and group therapist for more than 30 years, McKenna focus on bluffing as an art and skill in itself eyed to timing and designed to throw opponents off guard and assist even the tightest player in varying his or her play--especially in a tournament situation.
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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Poker, $16.49
available at www.amazon.com
Teach Yourself Visually--Poker is a beautifully-illustrated book for beginners or as a gift for a friend or relative who must be "walked through" everything from what a flush is to table etiquette. It's a relaxing way to learn, and it's bound to increase the absolute beginner's level of confidence.
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Drawing Dead to a Gutshot: How to Talk Poker, $10.36
available at www.amazon.com
No matter how much poker you see on TV, no matter how much time you spend playing online, you are not going to get the full flavor of poker until you learn the language. Beginners who move from a home poker game to a casino should learn to "talk the talk" and understand poker lingo around them. This book can help.
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Gambling has been a central theme in some of Hollywood's best movies. If your loved one likes to play cards and watch movies, they'll be sure to enjoy these movies.
Rounders, $9.99
available at www.amazon.com
Classic poker movie. Matt Damon plays a reformed gambler who puts his relationship with his girlfriend (Gretchen Mol) on the line when he starts playing high-stakes poker again to help his friend (Edward Norton) clear some debts. Features great quotes like: "Listen, here's the thing. If you can't spot the sucker in the first half hour at the table, then you ARE the sucker." A must have in any gambler's DVD collection.
Ocean's 11, $8.99
available at www.amazon.com
A fun heist movie with some good casino scenes. George Clooney plays Danny Ocean, an ex-con who wants to rob the safe that holds the money to the Bellagio, Mirage and MGM Grand. An impressive cast, including Brad Pitt, Bernie Mac and Julia Roberts joins Clooney in this fun, fast-paced movie.
Casino, $15.99
available at www.amazon.com
You can't go wrong when you mix casinos, the mob and a stellar cast. Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci are mob-connected best friends in Las Vegas and Sharon Stone is the woman who is in the center of all the action. This intense movie is typical Scorsese and definitely worth adding to your collection.
Rain Man, $9.99
available at www.amazon.com
Dustin Hoffman is brilliant as the autistic Charlie Babbitt in this 80's classic. And Tom Cruise is watchable as the older brother trying to take advantage of Charlie's ability to complex math and count cards in the blink of an eye. The scene with Hoffman and Cruise cleaning up at the blackjack table is worth the price of the DVD.
Swingers, $7.99
available at www.amazon.com
This movie, which struggled in theaters for some unknown reason, became a raging success on video. It's the signature movie for twenty-something life in the 90's and features an outstanding road trip to a Las Vegas casino. You buy this for your loved one and you'll be money!
The Hustler, from $9.99
available at www.amazon.com
Perhaps the greatest gambling movie of all time. Paul Newman plays "Fast Eddie" Felson wrecks his personal life as he tries to beat "Minnesota Fats" (Jackie Gleason) in a high-stakes pool match. The movie won two Oscars was nominated for seven others. A must see for any movie fan!
The Color of Money, $9.99
available at www.amazon.com
Martin Scorsese directs this follow-up to The Hustler. Newman reprises his role as "Fast Eddie" Felson and takes young player under his wing and tries to show him the ropes in competitive pool. Newman won an Oscar for his role in this movie.
Cincinnati Kid, $9.97
available at www.amazon.com
Steve McQueen playing poker. It doesn't get any better than that. And oh yeah, Ann-Margret is in it too.
Casablanca, $20.49
available at www.amazon.com
Perhaps the greatest movie of all time. Humphrey Bogart plays Rick Blaine, an American running a bar/casino in Casablanca - a major exit port for Europeans fleeing the Nazis during World War II. Then former flame Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman) arrives with husband in tow trying to get to the U.S. as fast as possible. Bogart is forced to face his old feelings for Ilsa and decide if he's going to help them escape.
Shade, $9.98
available at www.amazon.com
Poker provides the backdrop to watch a high-profile cast including Sylvester Stallone, Melanie Griffith, Gabriel Byrne, Thandie Newton and Jamie Foxx. The movie isn't rocket science, so sit back and enjoy the ride.
Croupier, $18.99
available at www.amazon.com
Clive Owen stars as a struggling novelist who takes a gig as a croupier in order to pay the bills. Plunging into the London casino scene, he sees the entire world in dark metaphors of gambling and chance. But is the croupier really a dealer of fate or merely a sucker like all the others?
The Gambler, $13.48
available at www.amazon.com
If you looked up the definition of problem gambler in a dictionary, you'd see a picture of James Caan playing Axel Freed. Freed just has to gamble. The movie follows Freed's addiction, including his interactions with mobsters. Caan earned a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Freed, and his performance alone makes this movie worth watching.
Leaving Las Vegas, $12.99
available at www.amazon.com
OK. So this isn't really a gambling movie. But Nicolas Cage and Elisabeth Shue are brilliant in this movie that captures the darker side of Las Vegas.
Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, $14.99
available at www.amazon.com
Brilliant dialogue and acting mark this fun movie about working class Londoners who pool their money together for a high-stakes poker game that goes horribly wrong. They end up owing $500,000 pounds to some bad character, and decide to rob some drug dealers to get the cash. And that's where the real fun begins.
The Cooler, $9.98
available at www.amazon.com
William H. Macy plays Bernie Lootz, the unluckiest man in Las Vegas. In fact, he's so unlucky that a casino pays him to spread his bad luck across the gambling floor. But when he falls in love with a cocktail waitress (Maria Bello), everything changes.
The Sting, $18.99
available at www.amazon.com
One of the best "big con" movies of all time. Henry Gondoff (Paul Newman) and Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) run a magnificent scam on Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw) to avenge the death of a friend. This movie so much fun you'll want to watch it over and over and over again.
Poolhall Junkies, $7.47
available at www.amazon.com
Poolhall Junkies follows a hustler (Mars Callahan) and his friends through the high-stakes underworld of his local pool hall. Starting with some decent pool and violence, the drama turns as the hustler tries to appease his girlfriend and convince his younger brother (Michael Rosenbaum) not to follow in his footsteps.
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Phil Hellmuth's Ultimate White to Black Belt Poker Course, $149.95
available at www.blackbeltphil.com
Phil Hellmuth, the greatest Texas Hold 'Em player in history, will make you a consistent winner by bringing you powerful poker instruction in a way never done before: directly to your iPod, laptop, or portable media device. You will get 48 video downloads of Phil and be able to join him for a live telephone coaching call.
Read 'Em and Reap: A Spy Catcher's Video Guide to Reading Tells, $129.95
available at www.iamplify.com
FBI counterintelligence and counterterrorism agent Joe Navarro used his masterful skills of insight and intuition to catch spies and criminals for decades. In this unprecedented power poker course, he teaches you how to accurately use these secrets at the poker table to interpret cues based on scientific evidence, research, and Joe's own experience in the field. Posture yourself to be unreadable to even the savviest poker pro.
Phil Hellmuth: Black Belt Course, $79.95
available at www.iamplify.com
Black Belt poker players are true Samurais at the poker table. Feared, ruthless, and completely focused on winning, you are certain to secure huge profits by using your skills and instincts to conquer opponents. After absorbing the tactics and psychology that Phil explores in this lesson, you'll be ready to mix it up with anyone in the head's up setting. Crush your opponents as your climb the poker ladder. Be the next poker star on television. Invest the time and then invest the winnings. See you at the final table!
Phil Hellmuth: Brown Belt Course, $39.95
available at www.blackbeltphil.com
You've navigated through six hours of tournament play, the payoff is in sight. Is it time to press the gas pedal, or is it time to firmly hit the brakes? How do you get to the final table? Once you are there, how do you win it all? Tournament-style Texas Hold 'Em is filled with game theory and strategy that casual TV watchers never see. With the knowledge and tools of a Brown Belt master, you will be the one hoisting the cash prize into the air and celebrating the huge payoff.
Phil Hellmuth: Green & Blue Belt Course, $29.95
available at www.blackbeltphil.com
Online poker is filled with hyper-aggressive, foolish players. You will be able to use your Green Belt skills to take advantage of their mistakes. While they are tapping at their mouse to mindlessly raise, you'll be lurking to use position and cunning to win their money. Sitting back and letting them bluff away their chips is a sweet sight, especially when you can surprise them with a re-raise on the River! Download this course now to start watching your bankroll grow. After you master Green...
Ken Einiger: Ken's Ultimate Blackjack System, $29.95
available at www.iamplify.com
Blackjack is hot! Blackjack tournaments have become so popular that they have begun to supplant poker in some venues, and Blackjack pits are busier than ever with hopefuls looking to make a big score at the tables. World Series of Blackjack Champion Ken Einiger reveals the tactics that he has used to win big at the casinos and to come out on top in countless tournaments. Why let those huge casinos take your hard-earned money? Ken lead you to being one of the players that the pit bosses fear. Uncover the proven money management system that gives you the best chance to win enormous windfalls. Master the concepts in this course and you will be leaving the casino with your pockets filled!
Phil Hellmuth: Purple Belt Course, $29.95
available at www.blackbeltphil.com
Some people associate the color of purple with a big, goofy, singing dinosaur. Master the Purple Belt, and you'll be a Tyrannosaurus Rex and have all of your opponents singing the blues! You'll have devised your plan to steal the blinds from late position, but not necessarily from the button as others try. As a Purple Belt, you'll know when to spring a trap by check-raising when everyone least expects it. These are the same ploys that pay for the pro's mansions and expensive cars. Download them now to start your own ladder toward success.
Phil Hellmuth: Orange Belt Course, $27.60
available at www.blackbeltphil.com
As an Orange Belt, you will become a budding poker warrior. Your hungry, patient style and relentless pressure will cause you to be feared at any table. Even amateur White Belts can play pocket Aces for profit, but you will now be piling your chips high after winning with mediocre hands such as pocket 3's or Ace-8 suited. There is no better feeling than winning a really big pot with a rather small hand. Make it happen often by enacting these Orange Belt techniques.
Phil Helmuth: Yellow Belt Course, $27.60
available at www.blackbeltphil.com
You are ready to hone your game and play smart poker. It is not only important to play the right cards, it is also vital to play against the right opponents. You will begin to see how using timely raises can match you up against the players that are most easily beaten. Poker is war. Prey on the weak, and avoid the strong. Their chips will look so pretty when they are in your pocket!
Phil Helmuth: White Belt Course, $14.95
available at www.blackbeltphil.com
The White Belt course provides the concrete foundation to all power poker players. Not only will you learn which hands will assure steady profits for your bankroll, you'll also begin to read your opponents by matching their styles with animal typologies. You'll uncover poker etiquette that makes you look and feel like a pro at the table. In addition, Phil will empower you to play one of the trickiest hands in poker (Ace-King) through every street like a superstar!
The Ultimate Casino Guide, $5.99
available at www.iamplify.com
World Champion Blackjack pro and Las Vegas resident Ken Einiger gives you all of the secrets that casino managers never want you to hear! Why let the big-money high rollers get all of the free rooms and special treatment? Even if you are betting small amounts, you can still convince the casino floor managers to reward you with comps that you can brag to your neighbors about! Find out how to spot the best casinos with the very best odds. Uncover the hidden truth about the slot machines. Learn how to leave the casino floor with money in your pocket and free show tickets in your hand.
Ken Einiger: Ken's Top 10 Blackjack Tips, $2.95
available at www.blackbeltphil.com
Tournament-style blackjack has grabbed the attention of a new generation of gaming enthusiasts. World Champion Ken Einiger gets you into the game with this primer of essential Blackjack tips. These gems are sure to ignite your Blackjack play and get you thinking like a savvy pro.
Antonio's Top 12 Poker Tips, $1.99
available at www.iamplify.com
Poker superstar Antonio "the Magician" Esfandiari hammers into your head the absolutely essential tips to make you a consistent winner at poker. Mastering these vital gems is sure to put you onto the path of poker success. Download and enact these tips today, and keep continually reviewing them as a reminder to focus your mind and your efforts each time you buy-in! This is certain to become the one download that you will come back to time and again to guide your game.
Antonio Esfandiari: Vegas, Baby, Vegas!, $1.99
available at www.iamplify.com
Poker superstar Antonio "the Magician" Esfandiari is one of the best poker players on the tour, and he's also known as one of the most accomplished "players" on the Vegas party scene! Antonio gives you the Vegas secrets that you'll need to make your trip to the Strip one of epic proportions. You simply have to hear about the most insanely hot clubs in Las Vegas, and how to play the game with the doormen to assure that you & your buddies get in. Please don't be one of those foolish tourists who take clubbing advice from some stale travel book.
