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How to Play:
Sevens Take All

Description:

7s Take All Poker is a fun and engaging poker variant where the number seven holds special significance. The game follows similar rules to traditional poker, but with the twist that any player holding a seven in their hand can win the entire pot under certain conditions.

Objective

The objective of 7s Take All Poker is to win the pot by having the best five-card poker hand or by utilizing the special "7s Take All" rule to claim the entire pot if you hold a seven.

Game Setup

1. Each player antes a small amount to form the initial pot.
2. Each player is dealt five cards face down.

Betting Rounds

Initial Deal and First Betting Round

After receiving their five cards, players can bet, call, raise, or fold. Betting starts with the player to the left of the dealer.

Drawing Round

Players have the opportunity to exchange any number of their cards for new ones from the deck. A second round of betting follows, starting with the player to the left of the dealer.

Second Betting Round

After the drawing round, players can bet, call, raise, or fold again.

Special Rule: 7s Take All

If a player has a seven in their hand after the drawing round, they can declare "7s Take All" before the final betting round. This declaration immediately ends the game, and the declaring player takes the entire pot. If multiple players declare "7s Take All" simultaneously, the pot is split among them.

The Showdown

If no player declares "7s Take All," the game proceeds to the showdown after the final betting round. Remaining players reveal their hole cards, and the player with the best five-card hand 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

• Utilize the "7s Take All" rule strategically. Declare it only if you believe it will secure the pot for you.
• Observe your opponents' betting patterns to gauge the strength of their hands and adjust your strategy accordingly.
• Consider the risk of another player having a seven when deciding whether to declare "7s Take All" or proceed to the showdown.

Game Type: Single Draw

Split Game: No

Cards Dealt: 5

Max Players: 8