Q-ball Draw Poker Rules

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A draw game played for lowball hands. A joker is included in the deck.

Betting Structure

There are three blinds used: one betting unit from the dealer, one betting unit from the player to his left, and two betting units for the player to that player’s left.

Three betting amounts are used: 1 unit for the first round; 2 units for the 2nd and 3rd rounds; and 4 units for the final round.

Jokers Jokers are fully wild.

The Deal The dealer and the two players to the dealer’s left post their blinds. Three cards are dealt to each player.

Starting with the player to the left of the player who posted the big blind, players enter a round of betting. No checking is allowed during this round of betting. Players must match the big blind (and match any raises made) or fold.

2nd Deal Each player is dealt another card (their 4th).

Starting with the player to the left of the dealer, players enter a round of betting. No checking is allowed during this round of betting. Players must bet (or call a bet/raise) or fold.

3rd Deal Each player is then dealt their 5th card.

Starting with the player to the left of the dealer, players enter a round of betting. No checking is allowed during this round of betting. Players may check during this round.

The Draw Players can discard any or all of their cards and they will be replaced by the dealer.

Starting with the player to the left of the dealer, players enter a round of betting. Players may check during this round.

The Showdown Remaining players show their hands. The best hand wins the pot.