Poker's elder statesman teaches the novice what to expect in the world of online play including providingmore than two dozen poker strategies and identifying online 'tells.' In a dozen concise but well-illustrated chapters he discusses the impact of televised poker and how online poker now ushers in a new era. One chapter offers a list of places to play with information on where you may learn to play or discuss the game and the benefits of online learning. Brunson discusses how to download software, fund your account, and how to get a taste by playing small money before advancing to bigger. The meatiest chapter focuses on the basic rules of play and procedures including how hold 'em, Omaha and seven-stud followed by an interesting discussion on why online play is worse than live play. Eight pages later, Brunson re-focuses with two dozen reasons online poker is better (including the practice factor, more hands per hour, no tipping required, playing for smaller limits). 192 pages Paperbound 2005