Poker, Probability and a Bridge Hand Tale
A humorous take on gambling and a bridge hand where South misses a grand slam after a sequence of trumps and ruffs. The narrator notes the odds, the misfortune, and the playful arrogance of luck, with reflections on charm and popularity at the table.
Bridge bidding puzzle with a two-suited hand
In the auction West North East South the bidding shows 1 2. The responder holds AQIRTE in spades and clubs a two suiter. The advised action is to bid one spade. Do not double with a two-suiter as it risks shutting out a suit.
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