Games: How To Be A Player

Newsweek, June, 2005 by Peter Suciu

It's the golden rule of poker: if you can't spot the sucker in the first five minutes... it's probably you. Practice with these e-games.

Donohoe Digital Tournament Poker 2005 Collector's Edition (PC or Mac) teaches the basics of the popular Texas Hold 'Em ($14.99; eaglegames.com ). Best for beginners.

6 Shooter Showdown Poker (Mobile) features a cowboy theme, with unsavory characters who shoot cheaters (price varies by carrier; hudson entertainment.com ). Good for those who prefer "Deadwood" to "Celebrity Poker."

World Poker Tour: Texas Hold 'Em (Mobile). Hiding your tell isn't a worry with this title ($4 to $6; mforma.com ) that lets you deal in up to five friends. Best for those with bad poker faces.

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