{"id":47336,"date":"2021-02-07T02:00:50","date_gmt":"2021-02-07T02:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/?p=47336"},"modified":"2021-02-07T16:35:08","modified_gmt":"2021-02-07T16:35:08","slug":"pokerstars-celebrates-international-bluffing-day-on-feb-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/pokerstars-celebrates-international-bluffing-day-on-feb-7\/","title":{"rendered":"PokerStars Celebrates International Bluff Day on Feb. 7 \u2013\u00a0No Bluffing"},"content":{"rendered":"

The bluff<\/strong> is a critical part of poker \u2013 whether live in the online game<\/a>. Some might say it\u2019s what makes poker so unique \u2013 the ability to win with an inferior hand<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What poker fan could forget Chris Moneymaker\u2019s<\/strong> \u201cbluff of the century\u201d in the 2003 World Series of Poker Main Event? With K<\/span>\u26607\u2665 and no pair on a board of 9\u26602\u26666\u26608\u2660, Moneymaker made a huge raise with Sammy Farha<\/strong> holding Q\u26609\u2665.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moneymaker missed his straight and flush draws when the 3\u2665 fell on the river Rather than slow down, he made a bold move \u2013\u00a0an all-in bluff<\/strong>. Farha ultimately folded and Moneymaker would go on to make poker history.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the spirit of the bluff, PokerStars<\/strong><\/a> has designated Sunday, Feb. 7<\/strong>, as \u201c<\/span>International Bluff Day<\/strong>.\u201d The hoopla is meant to celebrate all things bluffing and the site has plenty of fun in the works.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What\u2019s planned for PokerStars Bluff Day?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Why was Feb. 7 picked as the day to celebrate Bluff Day? Because <\/span>7-2<\/strong> is the worst hand<\/strong> in poker, and also a specific date on the calendar, Feb. 7.<\/span><\/p>\n

American players<\/a> may note that date as 2\/7<\/strong>, but the point is the same. The day seemed appropriate to get bullish on bluffing.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou may get a bad hand like 7-2, but it\u2019s up to you what you do with it,\u201d PokerStars noted in a news release announcing the promotion. \u201cYou can make that bad hand, a great hand. It\u2019s the way you play that makes a difference. And bluffing sits at the heart of this.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cBluffing can be applied to many aspects of our lives outside of poker and it happens in a variety of different situations, and the talent to successfully execute a bluff is respected.<\/span>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

To celebrate this fine art<\/strong>, PokerStars is dedicating the day to the bluff. <\/span>No doubt<\/span> every poker player has bluffed at some point\u00a0\u2013 whether successful or not<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

And PokerStars is inviting players to share their stories<\/strong> and experiences about their own epic bluffs. Players can simply use the hashtag #internationalbluffday<\/strong> to provide some light-hearted tales for others to read.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, <\/span>the PokerStars social media<\/strong> channels (Twitter<\/strong>, Instagram<\/strong>, Facebook<\/strong>) will host videos <\/strong><\/span>and activities <\/span>to celebrate the occasion.<\/span><\/p>\n

A look at some amazing poker bluffs<\/span><\/h2>\n

To commemorate the day, PokerStars has even put together a special video with some great bluffs. Some of those flexing their bluffing muscles include poker superstars Liv Boeree<\/strong><\/a> and Daniel Negreanu<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The top bluff includes a seven-bet with K<\/span>\u2660<\/span>J<\/span>\u2665. It\u2019s quite an assortment of rounder fearlessness.<\/span><\/p>\n

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