rec.gambling.poker FAQ

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2.1.1 What are the basic rules of poker? What are the hand rankings?
2.1.2 What happens if two players have the same hand? How do you divide the pot?
2.1.3 What should I expect the first time I play poker in a casino or card room? What etiquette should I follow?
2.1.4 What is a poker tournament? How does one work? What is a chip race? What is a satellite?
2.1.5 What are some good books about poker?
2.1.6 What are some good magazines about poker?
2.1.7 NEW What are some good poker-related software programs?
2.1.8 NEW What do all these poker terms mean? Table stakes, no limit, all-in, the nuts, drawing dead, and a thousand more...