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The folded cards actually make no difference here since each player acted without knowledge of the folded cards.

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Of course the cards matter. They DO have knowledge of the folded cards. They know they weren't very strong. For example, there is a greater probability that non-aces got dealt back into the deck. This benefits the QQ hand. The Ax hand has a valid gripe here, as his hand is now slightly weaker. Not sure what can be done about it though.