December 17, 2025

What would friends be for if not for sharing a few snacks, a drink or two, and competing with in a friendly game of Texas Hold’em? The first 37 hands of the night resulted in split pots—enough to send Alley Kat’s eyes wonky with annoyance. But she works for tips.

This hand sees Ned shove all-in on the river from out of position with a 2.5x overbet—not including the value of his priceless hat. Notwithstanding a sugar high and Buffalo Trace buzz, Viv is smart enough to make the call. Ultimately, poker night ends up even more fruitless than the standard elf diet.


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