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Found this teaser on another forum and thought I'd share it.  Apologies if it's been posted here before :)

Don't google it unless you want the answer as it's easy to find apparently - I haven't worked it out myself yet :D

You're playing a pot with me heads up in Texas Hold 'Em. The turn card has been dealt and you currently have the best hand. However, no matter what card comes on the river, you can't win. What are the two hands and what is on the board?

something like AA v AA and the turn made it no straight draw, no flush draw - so it's a split pot no matter what?

Do split pots count as a win or not?

dunno, good question, but I would expect its a winning hand, not a split pot - will confirm though


if both hands are AA, then you are not currently holding the best hand.

If split pot doesn't count I'll take a stab in the dark with

A A A A

2 3 v 3 3

both hands there have the same 3 high with four of a kind.

both hands are the same tho.

I think AA vs AA aswell..you have the best (starting) hand, No matter what comes out on river you cant win (if a win means takin the whole pot) so yes..AA vs AA

Bugger - filed under 'Not answering until I've read the full question'

It says 'you are winning b4 the river' ??

it isnt AA v AA you have the best hand at ther turn but cant win once the river is dealt. I saw this on another forum too but cant remember the answer!

I'm holding 32, you are holding 22 - the board has paired twice (AAKK), i am leading but no matter what card comes i wont win the whole pot (i lose if the case 2 appears and split if any other cards but the two comes).

Or are we saying that split pots dont count?

I think matt might be right.  ;applause;

what Matt said ;)

 ;applause; ;applause;  That is correct Mr Monkey Sir :)

Not sure whether it counted because your question says "you cant win on the river" - after an hour trying to think thats all i could come up with.

Matt - your answer is correct but i read this originally on another forum and i think split pots count. The 'correct' example given there was you hold 7-2, opponent has 5-6. board is 3344, making 7 high the best hand at this point. any card that comes on the river eithe makes a straight or a split pot, meaning you can't win only split.

its his own fault in the first place for playing 7-2...i have no sympathy  8)

or (copied straight from gutshot forum)

I'm thinking you have 62 of non-matching suits and opponent has 45 of a matching suit. Board has 733A, two of which are the same suit as your opponent's.

If river is 7 through A, board is best hand and you tie.
If river is of the matching suit, your opponent wins with a flush.
If river is 6, your opponent beats your two pair with a straight.
If river is 4 or 5, your opponent wins with two pair.
If river is 3, board is best hand and you tie.
If river is 2, your opponent beats your two pair with a straight.

Give the man a banana

I think the monkey would appreciate it more

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