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Poker Hand Rankings
One of the most confusing things for any new poker player is the order
of hand rankings. The poker hands listed below are ranked from the Royal
Flush (highest) to the High Card (lowest). These hand rankings are
generally consistent throughout every variation of online poker.
The hand rankings in all poker games at Bodog Poker follow the method
used in any standard poker card game. Texas Holdem, Omaha, 7-Card Stud
and 5-Card Stud games are played with the player holding the highest
ranking hand winning the pot. Omaha Hi/Lo and 7-Card Stud Hi/Lo are
played with the pot being split between the highest ranking hand and the
lowest ranking hand when a qualifying low hand exists.
Poker Hand Rankings
One of the most confusing things for any new poker player is the order
of hand rankings. The poker hands listed below are ranked from the Royal
Flush (highest) to the High Card (lowest). These hand rankings are
generally consistent throughout every variation of online poker.
The hand rankings in all poker games at Bodog Poker follow the method
used in any standard poker card game. Texas Holdem, Omaha, 7-Card Stud
and 5-Card Stud games are played with the player holding the highest
ranking hand winning the pot. Omaha Hi/Lo and 7-Card Stud Hi/Lo are
played with the pot being split between the highest ranking hand and the
lowest ranking hand when a qualifying low hand exists.
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Poker Hand Ranking for High
Royal Flush
Ace, King, Queen, Jack and Ten all in the same suit.
If two or more Royal Flushes exist at showdown, the pot is split.
Straight Flush
Five cards in numerical sequence all in the same suit.
Tied Hand: If two or more Straight Flush exist at showdown, the highest
ranked card at the top of the sequence wins the pot. If two or more
identical sequences exist, the pot is split.
Four of a Kind
Four cards of the same rank with fifth card being the highest eligible card.
Tied Hand: If two or more Four of a Kinds exist in a hand, the highest
four of a kind wins. Games played with community cards where players
have the same four of a kind, the highest fifth card by rank (kicker)
wins. If the kicker is also of the same rank, the pot is split.
Full House
Three cards of matching rank with two cards of different matching rank.
Tied Hand: If two or more Full Houses exist at showdown, the highest
three matching cards wins. Games played with community cards where
players have the same three matching cards, the highest value of the two
matching cards wins. If the hands are identical in rank, the pot is split.
Flush
Five cards of matching suit.
Tied Hand: If two or more Flushes exist in a hand, the player holding
the Flush with the highest ranked card is the winner. When necessary,
the second, third, fourth or fifth highest cards are used to break a
tie. If two or more exactly ranked flush hands exist, the pot is split.
Straight
Five cards in ranked sequence.
Tied Hand: If two or more Straights exist at showdown, the player
holding the Straight with the highest ranked card is the winner. If two
or more exactly ranked straights exist, the pot is split.
Three of a kind
Three cards of matching rank with two cards of different ranks.
Tied Hand: If two or more Three of a Kinds exist at showdown, the
highest Three of a Kind wins. Games played with community cards where
players have the same three matching cards, the highest ranked fourth
(or fifth when necessary) card wins. If the hands are identical in rank,
the pot is split.
Two Pair
Two cards of matching rank with two additional cards of a different
matching rank. The fifth card is an unrelated rank.
Tied Hand: If two or more players have Two Pairs at showdown, the
highest pair wins. If the highest pair is the same rank, the highest
second pair wins. If both pairs are identical, the highest fifth card by
rank (kicker) wins. If the kicker is also of the same rank, the pot is
split.
One Pair
Two cards of matching rank with three additional cards of unrelated ranks.
Tied Hand: If two or more players have One Pair at showdown, the highest
pair by rank wins. If pairs of the same rank exist, the highest ranked
unrelated card wins. The second and third highest ranked unrelated cards
are used when necessary. If the hands are identical in rank, the pot is
split.
High Card
Five cards that are not of the same suit, are not ranked sequentially
and uniquely ranked.
Tied Hand: If two or more players have High Card at showdown, the
highest ranked card wins. The second, third, fourth and fifth highest
ranked cards are used when necessary. If the hands are identical in
rank, the pot is split.
Poker Hand Ranking for Low
For low hand rankings, the individual rank of each of the five cards
must be unique. Suits and ranked sequences (flushes and straights) are
not considered when ranking low hands making these hands eligible for
both the low and high hands. Along with Aces being the highest card for
High hand ranks, Aces are used as the lowest card for low hand ranks.
Five High
Also known as the 'bicycle' or 'wheel' - Five, Four, Three, Deuce and Ace.
Tied Hand: This is the lowest possible 'Low' hand. If two or more Five
High exist at showdown, the pot is split.
Six High
Five uniquely ranked cards with the highest card being a Six.
Tied Hand: If two or more Six High exist at showdown, the lower second
ranking card wins. The third, fourth and fifth highest ranked cards are
used when necessary. If the hands are identical in rank, the pot is split.
Seven High
Five uniquely ranked cards with the highest card being a Seven.
Tied Hand: If two or more Seven High exist at showdown, the lower second
ranking card wins. The third, fourth and fifth highest ranked cards are
used when necessary. If the hands are identical in rank, the pot is split.
Eight High
Five uniquely ranked cards with the highest card being an Eight.
Eight, Seven, Six, Five, Four is the weakest hand that qualifies for the
'Low'.
Tied Hand: If two or more Eight High exist at showdown, the lower second
ranking card wins. The third, fourth and fifth highest ranked cards are
used when necessary. If the hands are identical in rank, the pot is split.
Poker Rules of Omaha
This variation of Texas Holdem is quickly gaining international
popularity as an action style game that creates big pots. Omaha and
Texas Holdem are played the same way, except that in Omaha, instead of
two pocket cards face down, each player starts with four, and at the
showdown players must use two (only two) of their four cards in
combination with three (only three) of the community cards to create the
best five-card hand.
If you're new to poker, or you haven't played Texas Holdem yet, here are
the full rules:
Basic Rules for Omaha
Our poker room has three different types of Omaha, with the only
difference between them being the amounts and limits available for each
betting round. In a Fixed Limit game, both the bet and raise amounts for
each round are a preset amount. For example, in a $5/$10 Fixed game,
both the bets and raises for the first two rounds of betting must be $5,
no more, no less. The last 2 rounds have a bet/raise amount of $10.
In a Pot Limit Game, the maximum bet/raise can't be more than the
current pot amount. So, if the pot is $30, you can't bet more than $30.
One thing to note: If you are raising on a player's bet, your call is
already included in the pot. So, for example, let's say the pot is $100.
Player X opens the betting with $100. Your maximum bet is now $300 (Pot
= Initial $100 + Player X's $100 + your $100)
The final game type is No Limit. The name says it all; there are no
maximum bet limits. You can bet as much as you like during any round of
betting, with the minimum bet the same as the big blind amount. No Limit
Omaha makes for some pretty big pots, and lots of action.
Now that you've chosen a game type, it's time to talk about 3 other
betting concepts... The Stakes, The Cap, and The Blinds.
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The Stakes: The stakes are tied directly to the game type you select.
For a Fixed Limit game, the stakes dictate the bet and raise amount for
each round. Let's use our $5/$10 stakes example again. In the first two
rounds of betting, both the bet and the raise must be $5, no more, no
less. The last 2 rounds have a bet/raise amount of $10.
The Cap: In 5-card stud, each round of betting can consist of one bet
and has a maximum of three of allowable raises, known as the cap. So, if
a bet is made, that bet can only be raised three times, after which all
players must call, or fold. However, if only two players remain in the
hand the cap is increased, to a maximum of 5 raises.
In both the Pot Limit and No Limit games, the stakes represent the
amounts posted as the blinds. More on the blinds next...
The Blinds: The blinds are mandatory bets posted by two players at the
start of each hand, before any cards are dealt. The player directly to
the left of the dealer posts the small blind, which in a fixed limit
game is half the small stake, rounded down to the nearest dollar, and in
pot limit/no limit games is equal to the small stake. The player to the
left of him posts the big blind, which in a fixed game is equal to the
small stake, and in pot limit/no limit games the big stake.
Sound complicated? It really isn't. Let's use our trusty $5/$10 stakes
again. In a fixed limit game, the small blind posts $2 (half of $5
rounded down). The big blind posts $5. In a $5/$10 pot limit/no limit
game, the small blind posts $5, and the big blind posts $10.
In Omaha we use blinds as an incentive for players to play a hand, and
build the pot. Consider the blinds like a mandatory bet and raise; any
players that want to play the hand must match the big blind to stay in.
The blinds are considered live bets, so when the action goes around the
table and returns to them, they have the option of checking, calling,
raising or folding as they see fit.
Some other notes about blinds: Any player has the option of sitting out
and waiting for the big blind to reach them. However, if a player sits
out and misses posting the big blind, then that player will be required
to post a big blind and a small "dead" blind before returning. This rule
is in place to prevent potential abuse from players who join a table and
then leave before having to post the blinds.
One thing we haven't talked much about is the dealer. In poker each
player in turn plays as the dealer. At the table we represent the dealer
position with...
The Dealer Button: The Button is a graphic symbol that represents the
theoretical dealer. After each hand the button moves clockwise to the
next active player, who becomes the dealer for that hand. This player is
considered to be "on the button," and is the last person to act in the
betting round. The first player to the left of the button is the first
player to be dealt cards, and is the first player to act in each betting
round.
The Gameplay:
OK, let's play some Omaha. You've bought in to a table, sat down and
posted your big blind. What's next?
Pre Flop...The Pocket Cards: (AKA the Hole Cards). The dealer deals each
player 4 cards face down. Only the player can see his/her hole cards.
After the deal, the next player after the big blind decides whether to
call, raise or fold the big blind. Each player in turn is given these
options, until all bets are called and the big blind checks. Don't
forget, in a fixed limit game, any raises are limited to the lower stake
amount, and in a pot limit game, the bet can't exceed the pot amount.
The Flop: Now the dealer turns over the first three community cards,
called "the flop". All betting rounds start with the player directly to
the dealers left. For fixed limit games, this round of betting still
uses the lower stake, so in our example $5/$10 game, any bets or raises
must be $5. The pot limit and no limit rules don't change.
The Turn: (AKA Fourth Street). The fourth community card is dealt, and a
new betting round begins. The bet amount for fixed limit games increases
to the upper stake. Betting continues until all bets are called.
The River: Here the final community card is shown, and the last round of
betting takes place. The bet amount for fixed limit games is still the
big stake.
The Showdown: All the bets have been called, it's time to show the
cards. The last player to bet or raise during the final betting round
will show their hand first. If all the players checked through (nobody
bet) the river, the player to the left of the dealer will show first.
The remaining players' hands will be automatically revealed moving
clockwise, unless a hand is weaker than the winning hand shown. In this
case, you'll have the option to show, or muck (fold without showing).
The best five card hand takes the pot. Remember, a winning Omaha hand
must use 2 hole cards and 3 of the community cards to make the hand. For
a complete list of hand rankings, please consult the Hand Rankings page.
Buying the pot: If during a betting round you make a bet and all players
fold to you, you've bought the pot. You have the option to show or muck
your cards.
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Online Poker Tournament Types
Tournaments are available in many styles and formats for all major poker
games. The popularity of tournaments has exploded due to the televising
of many large scale live events, and many players are choosing to become
tournament specialists.
Multi-Table Tournaments
Players start multi-table tournaments with a fixed number of chips and
play until one player has all the chips. Blinds and antes increase as
the tournament progresses, and as players are eliminated tables are
consolidated together. The number of tables is eventually reduced to one
final table which is composed of the top table winners of the field. The
total sum of all the entry fees is divided up and awarded to the top
players in accordance to the total amount of entries for the tournament.
Freerolls
A Freeroll tournament is a multi-table tournament in which there is no
entry fee. Many freerolls have prizes either in terms of money, player
points, or entries to other tournaments. Freeroll listings can be found
under the “Scheduled Tournament” tab in the Poker Software. Keep in
mind, Freeroll tournaments usually have a restricted number of entries,
so early registration is suggested.
Bodog Poker Point Tournaments
As you play in the Bodog Poker Room you earn Bodog Poker Points. These
points can then be used to buy into special tournaments that pay cash
and/or prizes to the top finishers. You will be able to find these
tournaments in the Main Lobby under the “Scheduled Tournament” tab in
the Poker Software. When looking through the available tournament
listings you will see a buy in amount followed by 'PTS' - this denotes
that it is a 'Points' buy in tournament and the value before the 'PTS'
will be the number of points required to buy in.
For some Points buy in tournaments you may be able to buy in using real
money if you do not have sufficient points. These 'real money OR points'
buy in tournaments will be indicated in the tournament listings with a
dollar value and a point value separated by an 'or'. For these
tournaments, the real money buy in will be added to the prize pool.
Qualifiers
Qualifiers, sometimes referred to as 'Satellites', are tournaments
designed to allow players to win seats in a bigger tournament at a
fraction of the buy-in. A multi-table tournament can have several
Qualifiers that players may enter to win a seat at the bigger event. A
player can enter a $10 Qualifier and win a $100 seat in a multi-table
tournament. Qualifying events for various multi-table tournaments can be
found under the “Scheduled Tournament” tab.
Qualifier tournaments will payout in Tournament Credits (displayed as
'T$'). These credits can then be used to buy into the next level of the
tournament. When you win a Qualifier Tournament you have the option of
selecting which event you would like to play in based on the Tournaments
offered at Bodog Poker and your personal schedule. Unlike many other
online poker sites, we do not pre-register you for any tournaments when
you win a buy in - we give you the choice. Tournament Credits cannot be
converted to real money, though if you do not use them for the
tournament series they were paid out for, they may be used like cash to
buy in for almost all scheduled Multi Table Tournament that Bodog Poker
offers.
Multi Table Sit and Go
A Multi Table Sit and Go (MSG) is a mini-tournament that does not begin
at a designated time, but rather when all of the seat are filled. We
currently host multi-table sit and go tournaments that include anywhere
from 18 to 45 players (2 to 5 tables). Blind levels increase based on
time depending on the type of tournament you decide to play in. Our
regular MSG's have blinds increase at 10-minute intervals, where as our
turbo MSG's will have blinds increase at 5-minute intervals. Payouts for
these tournaments range depending on the size of the tournament that a
player chooses to participate in. To view the payout structure for any
given tournament, a player simply needs to double click on the
tournament in question to open the tournament lobby.
Re-Buy Tournaments
A typical multi-table tournament has only one buy-in and once a player
is out of chips they are eliminated from the tournament. Re-Buy
tournaments are different from traditional multi-table tournaments in
that they allow players to purchase additional chips during the course
of the tournament.
Players will be offered a Re-Buy option whenever they run out of chips,
although they may choose to Re-Buy at anytime their chip stack falls
below the designated amount.
Most Re-Buy tournaments have a set period of time in which re-buys may
be purchased and there may be a limit to the number of re-buys a player
may purchase during the course of a tournament.
Re-Buy tournaments typically offer a last opportunity to purchase chips
known as the 'Add-On'. The Add-On is offered at the end of the re-buy
period and is normally available to all players regardless of their
stack size. The amount of a re-buy or Add-On is usually the same as the
original buy-in.
The prize pool and payouts will not be announced until after the Re-Buy
and Add-On period is finished, as the prize pool will be increased by
the additional Re-buys and Add-ons.
Sit and Go
A Sit and Go is a mini-tournament that does not begin at a designated
time, but rather when all the seats are filled. Blind levels go up based
on time; with a standard 10-player Sit and Go, blinds go up every 10
minutes. Payouts for a 10-handed Sit and Go are generally to the top 3,
with first winning 50% of the prize pool, 2nd winning 30% and 3rd
winning 20%. The payouts are displayed in the Main lobby of the
tournament that is highlighted.
A Sit and Go Turbo is a variation where blinds increase faster. Instead
of blinds moving up every 10 minutes like a standard Sit and Go, in
Turbo, blinds go up every 5 minutes. As for a "Super Turbo" sit and go,
blinds go up every 3 minutes.
Sit and Go - Short Handed
Sit and Go Short Handed Tournaments can be played with 2 or 6 players.
With these variations payouts are altered to payout 2 players in a 6
handed game, and 1 player in a 2 player game. These tournaments are
generally very fast paced and can provide some exciting action.
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