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Poker

That Look When You're Dealt Pocket Jacks: A Guide to Poker's Trickiest Hand

You know the feeling. You peel back your cards and see them: two beautiful Jacks. For a glorious second, you're on top of the world. Then, the dread creeps in. This hand, man... it's a magnet for trouble. It's strong enough to get you invested but just weak enough to be crushed by half the deck. ...

Poker Strategy

That Sinking Feeling: When Poker Tells You to Fold, Then Fold Again

You glance down at your cards. Pocket Jacks. A beautiful sight. You put in a standard raise, feeling good. Then it happens. The quiet player three seats down, the one who’s been nursing his coffee for an hour, puts in a hefty 3-bet. Your heart sinks. Every instinct screams danger, yet a tiny voic...