This book is available in paperback or hardcover. In 1989, Phil Hellmuth Jr. became the youngest World Series of Poker championship in history. Recently he became the first person to ever win 11 WSOP bracelets. He had been in a 3 way tie with Doyle Brunson and Johnny Chan. He’s also famous—even infamous—for being boastful, egotistical, short tempered, and a sore loser. In this series, readers will learn about the individuals who played in the early days of the game, as well as those who are today’s frequent participants at the final table. Each individual’s achievements and personal life is explored in pictures, in their own words, and in compelling narrative. Readers will learn how each of these motivated players made it to the top in their field. Texas Hold’em explores the benefits and risks of playing poker: Poker helps teach life skills, including probabilities and statistics, interpreting others' reactions, and the ability to make quick decisions under pressure.