Poker game rules: Hi/Lo and 2-7

What are the rules for Hi/Lo games?

Hi/Lo games, such as Omaha Hi/Lo and Stud Hi/Lo, split the pot between the best high hand and the best low hand.

• The high hand uses standard poker hand rankings.
• The low hand must contain five unpaired cards, all ranked 8 or lower.
• A player can win both halves of the pot. This is called a scoop.
• The best possible low hand is 5-4-3-2-A. This hand is also a straight for the high hand.
• If no player has a qualifying low hand, the entire pot goes to the high hand.
• There is always a winning high hand because the high hand has no qualification requirements.

 

What are the rules for 2-7?

2-7, also called Deuce to Seven, is a draw poker game where the lowest-ranked hand wins.

There are two versions:

• Single draw: You can discard cards or stand pat once. There are two betting rounds.
• Triple draw: You can discard cards or stand pat up to three times. There are four betting rounds.

 

How are hands ranked in 2-7?

• Aces are high and are bad for your hand.
• Straights and flushes count against you.
• The best possible hand is 7-5-4-3-2, with the cards not all being the same suit.
• Suits don't affect hand comparisons.

 

Is there a list available with rules for all games?

Yes. For the full list of game rules, check out: Poker game rules