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Poker lore is filled with iconic hands and moments, but one of the most eerie and famous is the Dead Man's Hand. This hand consists of two black aces and two black eights, typically with an unknown fifth card. It is named after the infamous Wild West gunslinger, James "Wild Bill" Hickok, who was shot dead while holding this hand during a poker game in 1876. The legend surrounding the Dead Man's Hand has made it a symbol of bad luck in poker and casino culture. Players often avoid this hand, believing it brings misfortune, and some even consider it a bad omen in daily life. The fifth card's identity remains a mystery, adding to the mystique of this unique poker hand.
