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Pairs may be the most exciting pocket cards in Texas Hold’em poker, but many novices overestimate their power or fail to get the maximum value out of small and medium pairs. Here's how to make the most of your poker hand and avoid common pitfalls.
Pairs are probably the most exciting pocket cards in Texas Hold’em poker, but many novice players overestimate the power of their poker pairs. Plus, they might fail to get the maximum value out of their small and medium pairs. We’ll show you how to make the most of your poker hand and avoid common pitfalls.
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