Starting Hands

7 Card Stud Hi-Lo Starting Hands

In Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo the high hand winner splits the pot with the player with the best qualifying low hand. While there is always a high hand winner, there may not be a qualifying low hand at the end of any given deal (for a hand to qualify for low, it must contain five cards with denominations no higher than an eight).

Omaha Hi-Lo Starting Hands

When playing Omaha Hi/Lo your most important decision-making will be made pre-flop. The four hole cards your are dealt have to be analyzed to determine if you should fold or play the hand.

Texas Hold’em Starting Hands

First and foremost, remember that your starting hand selection will generally vary depending on the number of opponents on the table. Playing heads-up poker for example, is much different than playing against 9 other players on a full table. More players means playing tighter, fewer can allow you to loosen up.