how to play lowball poker

Lowball poker flips the script on traditional poker games, making the lowest hand the winner. Players aim to create the worst possible hand in this draw poker variant according to standard poker rankings. Imagine a game where a 7-5-4-3-2 beats a royal flush!  There are two main types of lowball: Ace-to-Five and Deuce-to-Seven, each with its own unique hand rankings. In Ace-to-Five, the best hand is A-2-3-4-5, while in Deuce-to-Seven, it’s 7-5-4-3-2. Lowball games often feature a drawing phase, where players can swap out cards to improve their hands.  This twist on poker has gained popularity in mixed game formats … Read more