Cheating At Texas Hold'em by John Born

Cheating At Texas Hold'em is the most comprehensive and revealing book ever written on cheating, protection, and advantage play in modern poker. If you have ever faced a massive bet on the river and wished you knew exactly what was coming next, this book explains how some players do know — and how you can protect yourself.

Renowned sleight‑of‑hand and gambling expert John B. Born takes you deep inside the real world of professional card cheating. Drawing on centuries‑old methods and cutting‑edge modern innovations, this book exposes how cheating truly works at today’s Texas Hold’em tables, both live and online. More importantly, it teaches you how to recognize, detect, and prevent these threats before they cost you money.

Far beyond basic theory, Cheating At Texas Hold'em reveals advanced and previously unpublished techniques used by skilled hustlers, mechanics, and organized teams. You will discover modern adaptations of classic scams dating back to the 15th century, alongside never‑before‑printed strategies involving technology, psychology, and coordinated partner play.

This book is essential reading for serious poker players, casino professionals, magicians, and anyone fascinated by the hidden mechanics of the game. For less than the cost of a single poker hand, you gain the knowledge to ensure fair play by understanding the exact methods used against you.

Inside you will learn about:

• Pre‑marked cards and marking cards during play

• Crooked shuffles, cuts, and false dealing

• Switching and substituting cards in live play

• Cold decks, slug work, and shuffle tracking

• Partner strategies, signaling systems, and distractions

• Chip cheating, betting manipulation, and psychological ploys

• Bots, databases, and account hacking

• Peeking and flashing community cards

• Choreographed cheating sequences and modern scams

Book details:
560 pages · Hardcover · 6" × 9" · Over 1,300 photographs

Gain the ultimate edge in Texas Hold’em by learning what cheaters already know — and how to protect yourself at every table.