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Razz Rules
Razz Poker is probably the most profitable game being played
right now. With basic Razz knowledge and a little practice, it’s
an easy game to win. The best part about Razz is that there are
so many players who have no idea how to play the game. After you
read through the rules, read a couple of our beginner strategy
articles and go play some micro-limit games. It won’t takelong
before you have a solid grasp on how to play. Practice Razz at
Full Tilt Poker or Pokerstars.Rules of Razz PokerThe rules of
Razz Poker are just like 7 Card Stud, except the lowest (worst)
hand wins. Razz is played as a fixed limit game, with four cards
dealt face up and three cards face down. Instead of blinds, Razz
Poker utilizes antes and bring-ins to create action. Antes are
typically 20% of the lower betting limit. At Pokerstars however,
the antes are between 10-20% of the lower betting limit.
Depending on where you’re playing, the bring in can be anywhere
from 1.2 – 5 times the size of the ante. At Pokerstars, the
antes are low, but the bring in’s are big. At Full Tilt Poker,
the antes are more standard. Razz is played with no more than 8
players, as the 52 card deck cannot support more.
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The lowest 5 card hand wins.
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Aces are low, kings are high.
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The best hand in Razz is 5, 4, 3, 2, A, also known as a
‘wheel’ or ‘bike’.
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Straights and flushes do not count and have no effect on your
hand.
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Unlike 8 or better games, there is no ‘8 or better’
requirement – every hand qualifies.
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Pairs do not help your hand. Only one card in any pair can be
used towards your low hand.
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Razz hands are counted from the top-down, with the lowest five
cards playing. So, a hand of 9, 7, 6, 4, 2 beats 10, 7, 6, 4, 2.
If the highest cards are the same, move to the next card down.
If those cards are the same, move to the next card down.
Example; 9, 7, 5, 4, 2 beats 9, 7, 6, 4, 2.
Third Street – The Dirst Three Cards Are Dealt
2 face down (hole cards), and one face up which is called the
door card. The player with the highest door card must ‘bring in’
for $1.50. If two or more players share the highest door card,
the player who must bring in is based on card suits in the
following order; spades, hearts, diamonds, clubs. So, if three
players have door card kings, the player with the king of spades
is required to bring in. If none have the king of spades, the
player with the king of hearts is required to bring in.After the
bring in, players have three options. They can fold, call the
bring in, or ‘complete’ to $5. If some‘completes’, players must
call $5 or raise in $5 increments to stay in the hand.The player
with the lowest hand showing is first to act. He can either
check or bet $5. Play then moves clockwise around the table. If
the first player has checked, the next player can either check
or bet $5. If the first player has bet ($5), the second player
can fold, call, or raise $5. Play continues around the table,
with a maximum of 1 bet and 3 raises.One card dealt face-down,
final round of betting at the $10 limit.The player with the
lowest 5 card hand wins the pot. Playing online, the last player
that bet or raised will automatically show his/her cards first.
In a clockwise direction, any player with a losing hand has the
option to fold their hand face-up or face-down. Winning hands
will automatically be shown face-up.In total, there are 5 rounds
of betting. While Razz Poker is a limit game
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