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Dramaha - Hi-dugi

Description:

Omaha / High Badugi Poker is an exciting variant that combines the strategic gameplay of Omaha poker with the unique twist of High Badugi. In this game, players aim to create the best traditional Omaha high hand and the best High Badugi hand, offering an engaging split-pot format.

Objective

The objective of Omaha / High Badugi Poker is to have the best high hand (Omaha) and the best Badugi hand at the end of the final betting round. The pot is split between the best high hand and the best Badugi hand.

Setup

Omaha / High Badugi Poker is played with a standard 52-card deck and can accommodate 2 to 8 players. Each player is dealt 5 private cards (hole cards), and five community cards are dealt face-up on the 'board'. Players use these shared community cards in conjunction with their own hole cards to form their best possible hands.

Gameplay

1. The Deal

Each player is dealt 5 hole cards face down. The dealer then deals five community cards face up in three stages: the flop (three cards), the turn (one card), and the river (one card).

2. Betting Rounds

There are four betting rounds in Omaha / High Badugi Poker:

• Pre-Flop: After players receive their hole cards, a round of betting ensues.
• Flop: The first three community cards are revealed, followed by another round of betting.
• Turn: The fourth community card is revealed, followed by a third round of betting.
• River: The fifth and final community card is revealed, followed by the final round of betting.

3. The Showdown

After the final betting round, if more than one player remains, a showdown occurs. Players reveal their hole cards and form their best high hand (Omaha) and best high Badugi hand using all 5 of their hole cards. The pot is split between the best high hand and the best high Badugi hand.

Hand Rankings

Omaha hand rankings follow traditional poker rules:

• Royal Flush: A, K, Q, J, 10, all of the same suit.
• Straight Flush: Five cards in a sequence, all of the same suit.
• Four of a Kind: Four cards of the same rank.
• Full House: Three of a kind combined with a pair.
• Flush: Five cards of the same suit, not in sequence.
• Straight: Five cards in a sequence, not all of the same suit.
• Three of a Kind: Three cards of the same rank.
• Two Pair: Two different pairs.
• One Pair: Two cards of the same rank.
• High Card: The highest card wins if no one has any of the above hands.

High Badugi hand rankings are based on having four cards of different suits and ranks, with the highest possible hand winning. The best hand is A-A-A-A:

• Next best: Any other combination of four cards of different suits and ranks from highest to lowest, i.e. 3 of a kind, 2 pair, 1 pair and then no pair dugi.
• If players do not have four cards of different suits and ranks, the hand with the fewest matching suits or ranks and the highest cards wins.

Winning the Game

The game continues until players decide to stop or until a predetermined number of rounds have been played. The player with the most chips at the end of the game is declared the winner.

Conclusion

Omaha / High Badugi Poker offers a unique twist on traditional poker by combining elements of Omaha and High Badugi. Whether you are a seasoned poker player or new to the game, Omaha / High Badugi Poker provides a fun and challenging experience.

Game Type: Flop, turn and river

Split Game: Yes

Cards Dealt: 5

Max Players: 7