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A pocket pair in poker is always a good starting point for a hand. Rather than that annoying 9-3 or J-5, a player might feel like there’s some real hope in the hand. Knowing how to play these pairs is crucial to poker success.

Whether you’re dealt a big pair like Aces or Kings or a smaller hand like 9-9 or 6-6, these hands always offer a chance to collect some chips. It’s essential to understand the strength of these hands and how you should play them. 

There are many things to consider – from opponents and chip stacks to bet sizing and tournament level.

888poker investigates Dogs Playing Poker with four sets of facts about the artist, paintings, their place in pop culture, and the dollars they have made.

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Poker is chock full of funny names - from nicknamed players over the decades to starting hands tagged with epithets; there’s no of shortage quirky monikers.

Follow along as we examine the seven most common poker superstitions that will have you shaking your head in disbelief and asking the question, why?