Poker glossary
Dead Man’s Hand
Dead Man’s Hand is a legendary poker hand: black Aces and black Eights.
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Dead Man’s Hand is a legendary poker hand: black Aces and black Eights.
Explanation. Named after the famous Wild Bill Hickok, who allegedly held A♠ A♣ and 8♠ 8♣ when he was shot. The term honors that infamous hand. It’s rarely a high hand in modern poker, but the name has stuck in poker folklore. Players reference it for history or color, making it one of the most recognizable pieces of poker mythology.