Phil Shaw opens the door to a world of crazy pineapples and double flops – it’s hold’em, but not quite as you know it   The wraps that can make monster dr... Continue Reading

Razz is less of an improvisational game than no-limit hold’em, but that’s what makes the game so attractive to smart poker players Razz, or seven-card stud low... Continue Reading

You can’t call yourself a great poker player if you can only play hold’em, so Phil Shaw takes a look at stud hi-lo   Outright stealing is less profitable ... Continue Reading

It’s the big-betting bastardisation of the classic Draw game. And it’s making a comeback At a time when Hold’em has got a vice-like grip on the industry, it’s ... Continue Reading

Where every game of poker you know originated from This month we go back to where it all started – 5-Card Draw. It wasn’t Hold’em which featured in the Old Wes... Continue Reading

Draw poker with a twist – the lowest hand wins Last issue we looked at Razz – a Stud game where the lowest hand wins. This month, in keeping with the low... Continue Reading

A fun variant on 7-Card Stud, Razz is a game where you wait for premium low hands Perfect when you are getting a really cold run of cards. Otherwise known as t... Continue Reading

Lots of cards and betting rounds in 7-Card Stud make for an exciting game, especially when you can see other players’ hand developing   Trips is a b... Continue Reading

Omaha Hi-Lo is a complicated beast and much easier to understand in practice. By using your head you can cash in on slow-thinkers Think you’ve got the hang of ... Continue Reading