How to Play: Showmaha
Description:
Overview
Showmaha Poker is an exciting poker variant that combines elements of Omaha Poker with the added twist of players having to show one of their hole cards at specific points during the game. This creates an additional layer of strategy and excitement, as players must decide which card to reveal and when.
Objective
The objective of Showmaha Poker is to win the pot by having the best five-card poker hand using exactly two of your four hole cards and three of the five community cards, while strategically revealing one of your hole cards during the game.
Game Setup
- Each player is dealt four hole cards face down.
- Five community cards are dealt face up in the center of the table in three stages: the flop (three cards), the turn (one card), and the river (one card).
- Blinds are posted: the small blind by the player to the left of the dealer, and the big blind by the next player to the left.
Betting Rounds and Reveals
Pre-Flop
After receiving their hole cards, players have the option to call, raise, or fold. Betting starts with the player to the left of the big blind. After the betting round, each player must reveal one of their hole cards.
The Flop
Three community cards are dealt face up. A round of betting follows, starting with the player to the left of the dealer.
The Turn
A fourth community card is dealt face up. Another round of betting follows, and after this round, each player must reveal a second hole card.
The River
The fifth and final community card is dealt face up. A final round of betting occurs, starting with the player to the left of the dealer.
The Showdown
After the final betting round, remaining players reveal their remaining two hole cards. The player with the best five-card hand, using exactly two of their hole cards and three of the community cards, wins the pot.
Hand Rankings
- Royal Flush: A, K, Q, J, 10, all of the same suit.
- Straight Flush: Five consecutive cards of the same suit.
- Four of a Kind: Four cards of the same rank.
- Full House: Three cards of one rank and two cards of another rank.
- Flush: Five cards of the same suit, not in sequence.
- Straight: Five consecutive cards of any suit.
- Three of a Kind: Three cards of the same rank.
- Two Pair: Two cards of one rank and two cards of another rank.
- One Pair: Two cards of the same rank.
- High Card: The highest card in the hand if no other hand is made.
Tips for Playing
- Choose which hole cards to reveal strategically to mislead your opponents about the strength of your hand.
- Pay attention to the revealed cards of your opponents to gauge their potential hands and adjust your strategy accordingly.
- Remember that you must use exactly two hole cards and three community cards to form your hand.
- Manage your betting strategy based on the information revealed during each round to maximize your chances of winning.
Game Type: Flop, turn and river
Split Game: No
Cards Dealt: 4
Max Players: 7
Best Possible Hand(s):
