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Texas Hold 'em originated in Robstown Texas

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The undisputed king of televised bluffing wasn't born in a glamorous saloon. It was officially recognized by the state legislature as originating in Robstown, Texas during the early nineteen hundreds, proving that the best exports from small towns are highly addictive pastimes.

Texas Hold 'em originated in Robstown Texas
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