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So, Is A9 Really the Worst Hand to Have Against Aces? Let's Talk About It.

There's a classic poker clip that gets shared around every so often. A player shoves with Ace-Nine, gets snapped off by pocket Aces, and a guy at the table chimes in, 'That's the worst possible hand to have against aces!' The player with A9 just gives a sarcastic thumbs-up. It's hilarious, but it...

Poker Strategy

Are Pot Odds Overrated? A Poker Player's 'Big Pot, Big Call' Strategy

You're at the table, facing a bet. A mountain of chips sits in the middle. The little voice in your head, the one that sounds like a math professor, starts mumbling about equity and percentages. But another, louder voice just screams, 'Look at that pot! I want it!' One player recently sparked a h...