the Donkey of Poker

Stud Poker is where players are dealt a mix of cards face down and face up with multiple betting rounds.  There are many different types of Stud Poker the most common would be 5 and 7 Card Stud.  The game H.O.R.S.E uses 3 different variants of stud poker;  Razz, Seven card Stud, and Seven card Stud Eight or better.

Shuffle Up and Deal

Each player has placed their ante to receive cards
Two cards dealt face down to each player, one card dealt face up to each player around clockwise. When using a ‘bring in’ which is a forced bet (kinda like blinds) the player with the lowest card showing of the up faced cards is required to put in chips.

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Another deep finish in the Mini Series of Poker Event #21 $30 HORSE on FullTilt Poker which I put a lot expectations on myself to do well, in fact I am disappointed that I didn’t final table but I did make a run for it.
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Yesterday I blogged about playing a HORSE game which I finished 3rd but it was  good game, quality players that actually know each of the variants.  So I got into the daily game today to assure I do know what I am doing ; ) and that these players do as well.

Was a slow going game in the early stages, usually I can pick off a few bad limit Holdem
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Not often you can find a decent HORSE game these days usually to get quality game you have to set it up weeks in advanced but today I was treated to a well played game

Was a $2 buyin, with 32 players entered
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