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What is the most likely reason that oakhurst believed the citizens of poker flat were after him?

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Oakhurst knew the citizens would be extremely unhappy about losing several thousand dollars and their horses to him in a poker game. He knew hanging were common for those who broke the law. Luckily for him he was banished from town instead.
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