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General Tips

1. Players of Caribbean stud poker are also given the option of playing for the progressive jackpot.
2. Only play with what you can afford to lose. Poker is fun so keep it that way. Choose what you can afford to play with.
3. Pai Gow Poker - Receiver of the first hand is determined by a dice throw from a cup containing three dice.
4. In the game of 7 Card Stud Hi Lo Qualify 8, unless you are playing a strong draw hand, usually fold if your complete hand is beaten on the board by an opponent's upcards.
5. When playing jacks or better, don’t rush – take your time, the machine will patiently wait for you to make your decision.



Glossary

1. Ambique--A French card game that influenced the draw variation of poker.
2. BICYCLE: The lowest possible hand in lowball: Ace-2-3-4-5. Also called a wheel.
3. Stay--To remain in the hand by calling the bet or raise.
4. Tennessee--Draw poker in which a bet is made after each round of cards is dealt.
5. Razz--(1) Seven-card lowball stud. (2) Draw poker in which the winner of the previous pot bets last (Gardena Razz).



Strategy

1. The odds of being dealt Pair of Aces or Better are 1/9, in the first five cards playing 5 Card Poker.
2. Bluffing is one part of poker that truly separates the seasoned pro from the inexperienced novice.
3. Pai Gow poker is a recent addition to the casinos, and is one of many games that have an Asian origin.
4. Bluff at the short stackers. They're protecting their chips like a hen on her eggs and faced with any real challenge they may chicken out.
5. Keep two or three high cards of the same suit, and discard the rest. (Note: a "high" card is one which pays on having a Pair.)