How to Play Chinese Poker

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How to play Razz

For those of you out their wanting more tips on razz here are a few more suggestions.

Finding a game – Razz is not a very popular game and players are prone to leave after just one or two bad hands. Therefore you should try and get on a waiting list for a full game rather then jump in a table that is just starting. Not only will your wait likely be short because players tend to quit easily, but the remaining players are probably winning at this point making them more likely to stick around. Compare this to an open table of maybe four players where you are not likely to see new players and a player going broke might dramatically alter the flow of the game or even end it.

Starting requirements – While your main goal should be to start with 3 cards 8 or less you should also consider your competition. If you have three players entering the pot before you with hands 7 low or less you should likely fold. You might be able to out draw one opponent, but it is simply unrealistic to hope that a whole group of players will miss. This can also apply to kickers if you have a 765 to start you should probably fold if you are against two or more players with 7 lows. The reason being that of those whom make a 7 low will either tie or much more likely beat your 765 as that is the worst possible combination in that range.

Effects of antes – Not all games have the same system for antes. If you are naturally very aggressive you should try and find games with high antes 20% of the small bet or more, but if you are passive you should try to find a game with small antes with antes around 10% of the small bet. The reason being the main bets will allow big pots either way. However higher antes will push players to open up their starting requirements.