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Wild Poker Tales: Unusual Incidents at the Table
NewsSeptember 16, 2011·1 min read

Wild Poker Tales: Unusual Incidents at the Table


Poker is a game full of surprises, and sometimes those surprises can be downright bizarre. Here are some of the most unusual incidents that have occurred at poker tables around the world.

One player, Brendon wins_pot, shared a story about a drunk player who was ejected from a casino before his opponent could call his all-in bet. The opponent had a better hand, but the drunk player had left behind some chips at the bottom of a cup. The dealer moved the cup to the winner, who had to retrieve the chips himself.

A young Lebanese player made aggressive bets and verbally harassed an opponent, who eventually called his bluff with a better hand. The Lebanese player, who was known for his aggressive play, was left with only $100 after the incident.

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