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Evening Star, 1900: The Unexpected Poker Showdown Between Mr. and Mrs. Jobson
Community & StoriesNovember 19, 2023·1 min read

Evening Star, 1900: The Unexpected Poker Showdown Between Mr. and Mrs. Jobson


Mr. Jobson, while reading an article, learns about a man from Montana whose wife mastered poker and won all his property. He finds the idea of a woman beating a man at poker amusing and shares the story with his wife, Mrs. Jobson.

Mrs. Jobson expresses her concerns about the appropriateness of women playing poker, but Mr. Jobson, confident in his skills, decides to teach her the basics using matches as chips. He explains the value of poker combinations and the concept of bluffing.

As they begin to play, Mrs. Jobson quickly picks up on the idea of bluffing and starts to use it effectively. Despite Mr. Jobson's initial confidence, Mrs. Jobson manages to win the game, leaving her husband surprised and impressed. She reveals that she had a four of a kind, which she had cleverly concealed, and wins the match.

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