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During his eight-year tenure, the governor\u2019s mansion frequently hosted low-stakes poker nights. These gatherings included state senators, high-ranking officials, and lobbyists, showcasing a different side of the state\u2019s political scene.<\/p>\n<p>These poker games were a far cry from the high-stakes games reportedly hosted by former Governor Edwin Edwards during his time in office from 1972 to 1996. John Bel Edwards emphasized the difference, telling NOLA.com, <em>\u201cIf you try to equate these games with those of Edwin Edwards, you will be making a tremendous mistake. That was not the purpose for why they were held. That\u2019s not the way they were conducted. We always had fun, always. That\u2019s why we did it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The card-playing sessions were held about three times a year, with a hiatus during the COVID pandemic. 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