While there are only a few differences in the value of a hand between the 2 formats of Hold’em these are very significant and will prove expensive if forgotten. A 6 7 8 9 is classed as a straight (In this example the Ace is classed as a ‘5’) Hand ranking differences – Let the significance sink in!.An Ace has added valueĪs in traditional Hold’em the Ace can be used as either a High or Low, but in the Short Deck version of the game it can also make up the low and high ends of a straight. Difference in pack sizeĪll of the 2’s, 3’s, 4’s and 5’s are removed from the standard 52-card pack leaving a game where only 36 cards are used. Short Deck Hold’em originated in Asia a few years back and is gaining increased recognition in Europe.ĭue to some recent star-studded High Roller events, the game is attracting growing interest in the USA and is now being played in Las Vegas.

The game is a fast, fun variation of the world-recognised Texas Hold’em format. This No-Limit Poker game is played with a stripped-down deck. Short Deck Hold’em is also known as 6+ (Six Plus) Hold’em.

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