Making the most out of pocket aces

Pocket aces make up the best starting hand in hold ‘em. They also can make for some of the worst beats in hold ‘em. So, the idea is to get the most out of them by making bets that extract money from opponents …

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Wed, August 23rd, 2006

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  • Dice games have existed in one form or another for over 2000 years and were originally played with dice fashioned from the knucklebones of sheep.
  • Massachusetts decriminalized bingo in 1931 in an attempt to help churches and charitable organizations raise money. Bingo was legal in 11 states by the 1950s, usually only for charity purposes.