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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,…
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Movies make poker look like a nonstop thrill ride of bluffs and massive bets. The harsh statistical reality is that most of the game consists of instantly…
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If you try to dramatically toss your garbage hand into the muck before it’s actually your turn, professional tables will eagerly penalize you. Giving away…
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Before casinos provided neatly stacked, color-coded clay discs, you literally played poker with garbage. In the early 19th century, standard currency was too…
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Instead of looking directly at eyes, gamblers watch for pulsating jugular veins to quickly detect bluffs. The circulatory system cannot lie, even behind a…
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We treat the royal flush like some mystical, untouchable unicorn of gambling. In reality, it is just a very specific, highly publicized straight flush that…
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