The Turn: The Battle of Saratoga /// 112

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Apr 20, 2026News & Politics

In any poker game, “the turn” is arguably the most important hand. When the fourth card is dealt, most poker players have an idea of how their hand will play out. In just the same way, The Battle of Saratoga...

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