Poker History - What event does this picture memorialize?

[Emily Trott]

The hand has a nickname.

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[JappsPK]

Dead hand.

 

[Emily Trott]

Dead hand.

You're getting warm.

 

[JappsPK]

You're getting warm.

"Dead hand with pleasure"? Because has a cup of whisky?

 

[Andyreas]

You're getting hot.

Drawn Dead?

 

[martinoni]

Have no idea hahha

 

[Emily Trott]

"Dead hand with pleasure"? Because has a cup of whisky?

You're getting colder.

 

[Emily Trott]

Drawn Dead?

Getting warm.

 

[Emily Trott]

Time for a clue.

The word "dead" appears both in the nickname of this hand, and the name of the town where it was shot into the history of the old west.

 

[Kenzie 96]

Dead Mans Hand.

Wild Bill Hickock was holding this hand when he was shot & killed in Deadwood South Dakota.

 

[Emily Trott]

You... are correct... sir! ​

 

[RENEY444]

Most accounts say the 5th card was either the queen of hearts or the jack of diamonds .

 

[Emily Trott]

Most accounts say the 5th card was either the queen of hearts or the jack of diamonds .

That's what I've heard too. But the fifth card really doesn't matter, and this is a really nice picture. Nor does it really matter that he probably wasn't carrying a Colt revolver either but they are one attractive looking firearm.

 

[Andyreas]

Dead Mans Hand.

Wild Bill Hickock was holding this hand when he was shot & killed in Deadwood South Dakota.

So are you saying that there's a chance I might get killed while playing poker? 😱

I have to inform my life insurer about this dangerous hobby then. 🤣

 

[Emily Trott]

So are you saying that there's a chance I might get killed while playing poker? 😱

I have to inform my life insurer about this dangerous hobby then. 🤣

LOL!! No worry about that. Unless of course you get caught pulling a couple of aces out of your sleeve. In that case all bets are off.

 

[Mortis]

So are you saying that there's a chance I might get killed while playing poker? 😱

I have to inform my life insurer about this dangerous hobby then. 🤣

I mean...
https://www.casino.org/news/florida...s-big-sets-opponent-on-fire-faces-murder-rap/

Poker is a dangerous game.

 

[Gritz18]

So are you saying that there's a chance I might get killed while playing poker? 😱

If so, I'll start playing the Cardschat freerolls in a bulletproof vest and helmet.🤪😁🤣

 

[Rahatis]

Dead man's hand they say. No reason to not believe that.

 

[Mortis]

If so, I'll start playing the Cardschat freerolls in a bulletproof vest and helmet.🤪😁🤣

 

[Risto234]

If so, I'll start playing the Cardschat freerolls in a bulletproof vest and helmet.🤪😁🤣

Cant wait to aim military strategy precisely on you then

 

[skaterick]

Hickock supposedly never sat with his back to the door , but the last time he didnt follow his rule and made a fatal seat choice .