Lowball Draw Poker - Rules & gameplay

The structure of Lowball draw varies widely, depending on where it is played and the limits imposed. Most games have one or more blinds, and some games – especially those played for low limit stakes – require each player to make a small ante.

The deck used for Lowball draw consists of the same 52-card deck, plus the joker, which counts as the lowest card not already in your hand.

Each player is dealt five cards after which there is a round of betting,.

The players who remain can either stand pat (not draw any cards), or draw from one to five cards.

A final round of betting then takes place.

If two or more players remain after the final round of betting, a showdown follows.

Unlike most other versions of poker, in Lowball, the lowest hand wins, with 5,4, trey, deuce, ace as the best possible hand.

There is also one additional rule that is unique to lowball draw: the “must bet sevens” rule. This rule states that if you have made a seven or better after the draw, you must bet on it or forfeit an additional action, for instance, if you make a seven and then check and call you cannot win after the draw bet, even if your hand is good.

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