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Learn how to play strait whist with expert tips and advice on playing cards, rules, strategy, and bidding in this free video series.
There are 18 videos in this series:
Learn about the history of the game of whist in this free video series that will have you mastering this card game in no time.
Learn about whist terminology in this free video series that will have you mastering this card game in no time.
Learn about the basics of whist win this free video series that will have you mastering this card game in no time.
Learn the difference between a straight and a bid whist in whist in this free video series for mastering the game of whist.
Learn about rules and card rankings of whist in this free video series that will have you mastering this card game in no time.
Learn about minimum bids in whist in this free video series that will have you mastering this card game in no time.
Learn about uptown and downtown bids in whist in this free video series that will have you mastering this card game in no time.
Learn about scoring systems in whist in this free video series that will have you mastering this card game in no time.
Learn how to be aggressive but not overly aggressive in this free video series for mastering the game of whist.
Learn how to use your partner's bidding to your advantage in whist in this free video series for mastering the game of whist.
Learn about common conventions in whist in this free video series that will have you mastering this card game in no time.
Learn how to play a hand of whist in this free video series that will have you mastering this card game in no time.
Learn about defensive strategies in whist in this free video series that will have you mastering this card game in no time.
Learn about opening leads in whist in this free video series that will have you mastering this card game in no time.
Learn about finessing and sequencing leads in whist in this free video series that will have you mastering this card game in no time.
Learn about live and online play in whist in this free video series that will have you mastering this card game in no time.
Learn how to use luck and skill to your advantage to become an expert at duplicate whist in this free video series for mastering the game of whist.
Learn about downtowns and when you should and should not worry about them in whist in this free video series for mastering the game of whist.
Playing cards date back to ancient China, where they are believed to have originated, when paper currency was both the vehicle for the card games...and the bet. One popular card game that incorporates playing cards is Whist. Whist is a trick-taking card game which was played widely in the 18th and 19th centuries. Whist developed from the older game Ruff and Honours. It is played and is very popular in Britain and share many similarities with bridge, which replaced Whist as the most popular car game among many players.
In this free video series, our expert Joe Andrews will teach you how to play strait Whist. He will tell you about the history of whist, the terminology, the rules, and card rankings. Joe will also teach you the varying scoring systems, several bidding strategies, and all about opening leads. Joe will teach you about the common conventions of whist and take you through a full demonstration of several hands to get your feet wet.
Joe Andrews Joe Andrews is an avid collector of playing cards and card memorabilia. He founded the Grand Prix Live Tournaments Organization nine years ago. Andrews has been playing cards for more than 30 years, and he is the author of five card game books. He has also written articles for Games Magazine and the MSN Gaming Zone.dkdk
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