Dead Man’s Hand

1. Holding two pair of aces and eights. Legendary lawman and gambler Wild Bill Hickok was shot to death while holding this hand.

2. (Less common) A hand in Texas Hold ‘Em consisting of a 2 7 offsuit. This is considered the worst hand in Texas Hold ‘Em.

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