How to learn to Play Texas Hold'em
It made me
delighted 
"Great hobby - you can make money at it, but not instant riches"
How I did it:
I strongly suggest Ed Miller's Getting Started in Hold 'Em, even though I learned to play before it came out.
To learn the rules:
I forget, I just went to a home tournament and they told me what to do. I already knew the poker ranks.
To get better:
Read good books. Talk to good players online. Meet another local serious player regularly to pick his brain.
Lessons & tips:
Read good books. Talk to good players online.
Resources: Ed Miller's Getting Started in Hold 'Em
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