“Double down” comes from blackjack, where you double your bet after seeing your...

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“Double down” comes from blackjack, where you double your bet after seeing your first two cards, aiming for a big win on one more. Learners often mess it up by thinking it means “back off” or play safe—it’s the opposite: you’re going all in