About Today: Learn to Play Poker 1/31/11

From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor At just about this point every winter, I decide it's time to pick up a hobby. My only requirements for that hobby are: It must be entirely fun, with no educational subtext whatsoever, and it must go well with chips and dip.

How to Play Texas Hold 'Em  Poker, therefore, is a natural hobby to pick up. It's social! It involves your brain but doesn't require you to do anything un-fun! It's amazing I haven't learned it already. 10 Best and Worst Hold 'Em Hands Texas Hold 'Em Quiz: What Wins? See More About:  texas hold'em  poker rules  beginning poker

Top 10 Poker Tips  Not that amazing, actually. I can tell you exactly why I haven't learned yet. In my head, I should already be James Bond, destroying bad guys using only my poker skills as a weapon. Poker Etiquette 101 Poker Betting Basics See More About:  poker tips  poker strategy  bluffing

Win More Money Playing Poker  So that's one positive side effect of learning poker: Maybe I'll learn patience at the same time! Basic Poker Tells 6 New Poker Games to Try See More About:  poker tips  poker strategy  texas hold'em advice

How to Hold a Poker Tournament at Home  In any event, poker is a solid skill to have if you like having parties, but hate watching people stand around waiting for something to do. Essential Gear for a Home Poker Tournament Home Poker Games 101 See More About:  poker tournaments  home poker games