When the chips are down / by Alan Perrott

Date
17 Oct 2009
By
Perrott, Alan
Description

Talks to competitors at the Festival of Poker, Auckland, about what it takes to play professional poker. Portrays NZ's top player, US-born Lee 'Final Table' Nelson preparing for the event, discussing micro-expressions and tells, and the attitudes of serious players. Talks to aspiring players Richard Lancaster and Tracey Harris about the fun of poker and about superstitions. Gives the rules for Texas Hold 'Em poker.

Additional description

Includes illustration and portrait; supplement 'Canvas'

Source
New Zealand herald, 17 Oct 2009; sup.p.6-8; issn:
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