As you'd expect from a tutorial DVD, John Thomson's Red Hot Poker takes viewers through all the basics of poker, covering everything from hand rankings to body language.

Examples are played out in front of the viewer, with Thomson explaining the playing options available at every stage. This means that progress through the DVD can seem a touch slow for those who already have a basic knowledge of the game, but it is this steady progression that will help new players pick up the game.

Once the basics have been covered, the DVD moves on to the more advanced aspects of the game that will help players gain an edge over their rivals at the poker table, with body language, bluffing and calculating pot odds all covered.