An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 595

James was happily engrossed in a game of Taxus Poker at an illegal casino that evening. Beside him sat a young lady with short hair who was dressed in revealing attire. Judging from the casino

chips on the table, it looked like they had been winning a lot.

“I have a pair of Queens. Show your hand!” A man with a hooked nose who sat opposite James

revealed his hand

“You dare challenge me with just à pair of Queens? Keep your eyes open, buddy. I’ve got Three of a Kind James grinned, flipping his cards over to show a pair of sixes. Since there was a six in one

of the five community cards, they made a set of three sixes, also known as three of a kind.

The rules of Taxus Poker are simple. There were five community cards, and each player was dealt two hole cards. These can then be combined in any way to form the best five–card hand. The

highest–ranking hand is a Royal Flush, followed by Four of a Kind, Full House, Flush, Three of a

Kind, Two Pair, One Pair, and finally, a High Card.

you’ve won again! You’re amazing!” The lady with short hair cheered excitedly, admiration evident in her

luck isn’t the only factor in a game of Taxus Poker. It’s a matter of skill too.

through all his tricks! There’s no way I’d

you’ve probably won at

young lady asked as

Here, this is for you.” James pressed a chip worth 20 thousand dollars into her

with a chuckle.

flashed him a radiant

cheek

the lady’s neck. He was happy with how much he’d won and was ready to leave to enjoy

tonight, James. Why don’t you

Luck is on your side!” The young lady did

What a loser! Would you dare play another

of all the money you can win off of him. You shouldn’t miss the chance!” The young lady persuaded him in a hushed

“It looks like you enjoy losing money. I’ll see to it that you walk out without a single cent today! Deal the cards!” With a wave of his hand, another

Half an hour later.

man opposite James showed

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the pair of Kings in his hand on the table. With

himself more than a million dollars without breaking a sweat. But now, it seemed as though Lady Luck had frowned on him, and he

terrible luck!

for the dealer to start a