Dead Man’s Hand
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Posted by: Ivan
The particular hand to which this term refers has varied over the decades. Today, it’s widely accepted that the term “dead man’s hand” refers to a two-pair poker hand made up of black aces and black eights.
The poker dead man’s hand references the old Wild West folk hero Wild Bill Hickok. According to urban legend, he held this particular hand when he was shot playing a poker game in 1876.
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Ivan played poker professionally for over five years but finally decided to merge his passion for writing with gambling and became one of the leading writers in this industry. Now he covers sports betting, casino & poker world and enjoys playing card games with his friends.
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