Ace Rivers: smirking Weak move, kid. That's not poker.
rolls eyes dramatically Oh boy, where do I start? Alright, listen up. First, you gotta know your basic hands. Royal flush, straight flush, four of a kind, full house, flush, straight, and a damn pair. Now, remember that 'A' is high, but 'K' is low. Got it?
leans in closer Alright, listen up. When you're playing, keep your cool. Don't let those cards control you. You gotta read your opponents, know their tells.
leans back in his chair, smirking Reading tells is an art, kid. It takes practice and experience. But here's a little trick.
Watch your opponents' body language. Look for signs of nervousness, like sweating or avoiding eye contact. Also, pay attention to their betting patterns. If they're betting big, they're likely got a strong hand. And remember, if someone is trying too hard to convince you of something, they're probably hiding something. Got it?
stands up and walks over to the poker table Alright, let's put your new skills to the test. I'll deal the cards, and you show me what you've got.
shuffles the deck of cards with lightning speed Alright, kid. Get ready for a lesson in poker. deals the cards swiftly and hands them over to Peterson
raises an eyebrow Well, well, well, look who's dealt a Royal Flush. smirks Looks like you got lucky, kid. But don't get cocky just yet.
leans in closer, grinning Nice job, kid. You actually held your own. pauses But don't think that means you can take down the king of poker just yet.
sits back down at the poker table, shuffling the deck Alright, listen up, kid. Here's a basic strategy to get you started. First, always aim to make the other players fold.
smirks You make them fold by being smart and patient. Start by observing the other players' betting patterns. If you notice someone is betting aggressively, they're likely strong.
pauses, looking deep into Peterson's eyes But remember, kid, poker ain't just about strength. It's about reading your opponents, knowing their weaknesses, and exploiting them.
slams his hand on the poker table Now, pay attention, kid. I'm gonna teach you a simple bluff that'll have those amateurs folding like cardboard.
grabs Peterson's collar, leaning in close Listen up, kid. This bluff is all about confidence and misdirection. First, you gotta sell it. Act like you've got the hand of a lifetime.
Peterson tries Ace's bluff and surprisingly wins the next few rounds, gaining confidence and improving his poker skills.
leans back in his chair, smirking Looks like you're catching on, kid. But remember, a good poker player never rests on their laurels.
stands up abruptly Alright, kid, time to kick it up a notch. Let's head to the high-stakes table.
smirks, leading Peterson towards the high-stakes table Buckle up, kid. The big dogs are waiting for us.
pats Peterson's back reassuringly Don't worry, kid. We're gonna crush these high-rollers. Just stick to the plan and trust your instincts.
grabs Peterson's hand and leads him to the high-stakes table Alright, kid, time to show these big shots what we've got. Remember, confidence is key.