/fˈaɪvkˈɑːɹd dɹˈɔː/
a classic poker game that is typically played with a standard deck of 52 cards by two to six players
Five-card draw is a classic type of poker where each player is dealt five cards face down. After the initial deal, players have the option to exchange some or all of their cards for new ones from the deck in an attempt to improve their hand. This exchange typically happens in one round, and players may discard up to five cards. After the draw, a final round of betting occurs, followed by a showdown where players reveal their hands. The player with the best five-card hand, according to poker hand rankings, wins the pot. This game is popular for its simplicity and is often a beginner-friendly introduction to poker.
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/tˈɛksəs hˈoʊld ɛm/
a popular poker variant where players are dealt two private cards and five community cards, aiming to form the best five-card hand possible
Texas hold 'em is one of the most popular forms of poker, played with two to ten players. Each player is dealt two private cards, called hole cards, and shares five community cards that are dealt face-up in the center of the table. The goal is to make the best five-card hand by combining the two hole cards with the community cards. The game consists of four betting rounds, pre-flop, the flop, the turn, and the river. In the pre-flop round, no community cards are dealt yet, while the flop shows the first three community cards. The turn adds a fourth card, and the river shows the fifth and final card. Players can check, bet, raise, or fold during each round. The player with the best hand at the end of the final round wins the pot. Texas hold 'em is known for its strategic depth, bluffing opportunities, and fast-paced action.
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/ˈoʊmɐhˌɑː hˈoʊld ɛm/
a poker game similar to Texas Hold'em, but players are dealt four private cards, and they must use exactly two of them in combination with three of the five community cards to make the best five-card hand
Omaha hold 'em is a variant of poker similar to Texas hold 'em but with a key difference. Each player is dealt four private cards, known as hole cards, instead of two. Like in Texas hold 'em, five community cards are dealt face-up in the center of the table, and players aim to make the best five-card hand. The important rule in Omaha is that players must use exactly two of their hole cards and three of the community cards to form their hand. The game has four betting rounds, pre-flop, the flop, the turn, and the river, just like in Texas hold 'em. Players can check, bet, raise, or fold during each round, and the player with the best hand at the end of the final round wins the pot. Omaha hold 'em requires a different strategy due to the four hole cards, offering more opportunities for strong hands and more action.
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/sˈɛvənkˈɑːɹd stˈʌd/
a poker game where players are dealt seven cards, three face down and four face up, and they must use the best five-card hand to win
Seven-card stud is a traditional poker game played with two to eight players. Each player is dealt seven cards, three face down and four face up. The goal is to make the best five-card hand from the seven cards dealt. The game involves five betting rounds, one after the initial three cards are dealt, and additional rounds after the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh cards are revealed. Players can check, bet, raise, or fold in each round. The player with the best hand at the end of the final round wins the pot.
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/ɹˈæz/
a variation of seven-card stud poker, where the lowest five-card hand wins the pot
Razz is a variation of seven-card stud poker, but the goal is to make the lowest possible five-card hand. In Razz, aces are always low, and straights and flushes do not count against a hand. The game is played with two to eight players, and each player is dealt seven cards, three face down and four face up. There are five betting rounds, and players can check, bet, raise, or fold during each round. The best hand in Razz is a 5-4-3-2-A, known as a "wheel." The player with the lowest hand at the end of the final round wins the pot. Razz is a unique poker game that requires a different strategic approach compared to other poker variants.
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/pˈaɪnæpəl pˈoʊkɚ/
a variation of Texas hold 'em poker, where players receive three hole cards and discard one before the flop
Pineapple poker is a variation of Texas hold 'em with a few key differences. In Pineapple, each player is initially dealt three hole cards instead of two. After the first round of betting, players must discard one of their three hole cards, leaving them with two cards to play the hand. The rest of the game proceeds like Texas hold 'em, with the community cards being dealt, and players using their two hole cards and the community cards to form the best five-card hand. Pineapple adds an extra layer of strategy because players must decide which of their three cards to keep and which to discard, making it a more dynamic and sometimes unpredictable game. The player with the best hand at the end of the final round wins the pot.
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/kəmjˈuːnɪɾi kˈɑːɹd pˈoʊkɚ/
a type of poker game in which players use shared cards alongside their individual hole cards to form their hands
Community card poker is a type of poker game where each player is dealt private cards and shares some cards with other players. These shared cards, called community cards, are dealt face-up in the center of the table and are used by all players to make the best possible hand. Players combine their private cards with the community cards to form the best five-card hand. In popular games like Texas hold 'em and Omaha, community cards are dealt in stages with betting rounds in between. The player with the best hand at the end wins the pot. Community card poker is known for its strategic play, as players must make decisions based on both their private cards and the shared cards.
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/dɹˈɔː pˈoʊkɚ/
a poker variant in which players are dealt a complete hand and then have the opportunity to exchange some or all of their cards for new ones in an attempt to improve their hand
Draw poker is a type of poker where players are dealt a complete hand of face-down cards, and after an initial round of betting, they have the option to exchange some or all of their cards in an attempt to improve their hand. After the draw, another round of betting takes place, and then players reveal their hands. The goal is to make the best five-card hand based on standard poker rankings. The most common form of draw poker is five-card draw, where each player is dealt five cards, and they can choose to discard up to five cards to be replaced by new ones from the deck. The player with the best hand after the final betting round wins the pot. Draw poker is popular for its simplicity and strategic elements, as players must decide which cards to keep and which to discard.
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/bˈædʒuːɡi/
a poker variant that is played with four cards, and the objective is to create the lowest possible hand with all cards of different suits and ranks
Badugi is a draw poker variant where the goal is to make the lowest hand possible with four cards, using one card from each suit. Players are dealt four cards face down, and after an initial round of betting, they can exchange some or all of their cards for new ones in an attempt to improve their hand. The best hand in badugi is one where each card is of a different suit and rank, forming the lowest possible hand. For example, A-2-3-4, with one card of each suit, would be the best hand. The game continues with additional rounds of betting, and the player with the lowest hand wins the pot.
/tʃaɪnˈiːz pˈoʊkɚ/
a card game where players aim to create three distinct hands from a standard deck, competing to form stronger combinations than their opponents
Chinese poker is a card game where each player is dealt 13 cards and must arrange them into three separate hands: a back hand with five cards, a middle hand with five cards, and a front hand with three cards. The goal is to make the best possible hands in each group, with the back hand being the strongest, the middle hand second, and the front hand the weakest. After setting their hands, players compare their hands to others, and points are awarded based on who has the best hands. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins. It is a fun and strategic game that challenges players to think carefully about how they arrange their cards.
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/dˈʌbəlhˈænd pˈoʊkɚ/
a card game where players receive seven cards and must create two poker hands: one five-card hand and one two-card hand
Double-hand poker is a variation of poker where each player is dealt two separate hands instead of one. After receiving two hands, players play each one independently, following the usual rules of poker. The goal is to win both hands against the other players. Players can either bet, raise, or fold in each hand, and the winner is determined based on who has the best hand in each round. The player who wins both hands takes the pot, and in some variations, players might win one hand and lose the other, in which case the pot is split. Double-hand poker adds an extra layer of strategy, as players must manage two separate hands and make decisions based on the strength of each.
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/kˈæʃ ɡˈeɪm/
a type of poker game where players use real money to buy-in for chips, and they can leave the game and cash out their chips at any time
A cash game is a type of poker game where players gamble real money on each hand, with the amount they bet and win based on the chips they have in front of them. Unlike tournament poker, where players start with a fixed amount of chips and compete until one player has all the chips, cash games allow players to buy in for more chips at any time and leave the game whenever they choose. The blinds or antes, which are forced bets, remain constant, and each hand is played for real money. The player who wins the pot collects the money from all the players who bet during that hand. Cash games offer more flexibility, as players can play at their own pace and buy in for any amount within the table limits.
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/djˈuːs tə sˈɛvən tɹˈɪpəl dɹˈɔː/
a variant of poker where the objective is to make the lowest possible hand with no straights or flushes, and players can draw three times to improve their hands
Deuce to seven triple draw is a type of poker where the goal is to have the lowest hand possible, with the best hand being a 7-5-4-3-2, all in different suits. Players start with five cards and can exchange some or all of their cards three times during the game to try to get a better hand. After three rounds of changing cards, the player with the lowest hand wins the game. The game is all about improving your hand while paying attention to what other players are doing.
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/lˈoʊbɔːl/
a poker variant where the objective is to make the lowest-ranking hand possible
Lowball is a type of poker where the goal is to have the lowest hand possible. In this game, the lowest possible hand usually consists of five cards ranked as low as possible, typically A-2-3-4-5, with no pairs or higher combinations. There are different variations of lowball, with the most common being ace-to-five and deuce-to-seven, where the rankings of hands differ. For example, in ace-to-five lowball, the Ace is considered the lowest card, while in deuce-to-seven lowball, the 2 is the best. Players try to make the lowest hand by discarding and drawing new cards, and the player with the lowest hand at the end of the game wins the pot.
/sˈɪksplˈʌs hˈoʊld ɛm/
a variant of Texas hold 'em played with a shortened deck containing only cards from six to Ace
Six-plus hold 'em is a variant of Texas hold 'em poker where the deck is modified by removing all the 2s, 3s, 4s, and 5s, leaving a 36-card deck. This change alters the odds and strategies of the game. In Six-plus hold 'em, the hand rankings are adjusted slightly, with a flush ranking higher than a full house, because there are fewer cards of each suit. Players still use the same basic rules as Texas hold 'em, with two hole cards dealt to each player and five community cards shared by all players. The goal is to make the best five-card hand using any combination of hole cards and community cards, with the player holding the best hand winning the pot.
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/stˈʌd pˈoʊkɚ/
a classic poker game that is typically played with a standard deck of 52 cards by two to eight players, in which each player is dealt a combination of face-up and face-down cards over several betting rounds
Stud poker is a type of poker where players are dealt a combination of face-up and face-down cards over several rounds of betting. Unlike community card games where players share common cards, in stud poker, each player receives their own individual cards. The most common version is seven-card Stud, where each player is dealt two cards face down, known as hole cards, and one card face up. In each of the following rounds, players receive one additional card, face up, until they have a total of seven cards. Players then bet based on the strength of their hand, and the goal is to make the best five-card hand from the seven cards dealt. The player with the best hand at the end of the game wins the pot. Stud poker requires strong memory and strategy, as players must consider both their own cards and the visible cards of their opponents.
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a historic British gambling game similar to poker, where players are dealt three cards and bet on the strength of their hands
Brag is a traditional British card game that dates back to the 16th century and is believed to have influenced the development of poker. It is typically played with a standard deck of 52 cards, and the goal is to have the best hand among all players or to bluff others into thinking one has the best hand. Players receive three cards and place bets based on the strength of their hands. The game uses a ranking system for hands, with the highest being a "three of a kind." Brag involves strategy, bluffing, and understanding probabilities, making it a mix of skill and chance.
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/ˈoʊmɐhˌɑː hˈaɪlˈoʊ pˈoʊkɚ/
a variant of poker where the pot is split between the best high hand and the best low hand
Omaha high-low poker, also called Omaha hi-lo, is a variation of poker that became popular in the mid-20th century. It is played with a standard 52-card deck and typically involves two to ten players. The game is split into two parts: the "high" hand, which is the best traditional poker hand, and the "low" hand, which must consist of five cards ranked eight or lower without pairs. Each player is dealt four hole cards and must use exactly two of them along with three community cards to create their hands. The pot is divided between the best high hand and the best low hand, adding an extra layer of strategy.
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