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How to Play:
7-7-7

Description:

7 Low, 7 Badugi, 3 7s or Higher is a combination of three poker variants: Seven Card Draw or Better (7 Low) and Seven Card Badugi (7 Badugi). Players aim to win the pot by having the lowest qualifying hand in the 7 Low rounds and the best Badugi hand in the 7 Badugi rounds.

Gameplay

The game alternates between rounds of 7 Low and 7 Badugi:

  1. 7 Low Round:
    • The goal is to make the lowest possible five-card hand with cards 7 or lower.
    • If no player qualifies for the low hand (7 or lower), the pot gets split by the remaining winning hands.
    • The pot may be split between the best high hand and the best qualifying low hand if certain conditions are met.
  2. 7 Badugi Round:
    • Players are dealt seven cards, aiming to make the best Badugi hand.
    • A Badugi hand consists of four cards of different suits and ranks.
    • If multiple players have the same Badugi, the pot is split between them.

Strategy

Players must adjust their strategy based on whether they are playing for the lowest hand or the best Badugi hand in each round. This requires careful consideration of starting hands and drawing decisions.

Conclusion

7 Low, 7 Badugi is a unique and challenging poker variant that combines elements of lowball poker and Badugi, testing players' skills in both disciplines.

Specific rules and variations may apply depending on the house rules or specific casino rules where the game is played.

3 7s or Better:

In "3 7s or Better" poker games, the objective is to make a hand that is at least as good as three of a kind (three 7s or higher).

Players compete to make the best possible hand that includes at least three of a kind or better to be eligible to win the pot.

These rules outline the fundamental principles of playing "7 Low" and "3 7s or Better" variants of poker, ensuring clarity and fairness in determining winning hands.


Game Type: Triple Draw

Split Game: Yes

Cards Dealt: 7

Max Players: 7