Posted Sat Jan 01, 2005 1:14 am GMT by Killa_Kyle
Ok.. who wins?
There is a low straight on the table...
A,2,3,4,5
Player 1: J,8
Player 2: 9,9
Who wins? I believe that the High card would "Win" the straight and then win the pot. (Player 1 with J high.) Is this correct? Thanks
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Posted Sat Jan 01, 2005 1:16 am GMT by Sean_in_NJ
The pot is split. You only use the best 5 cards to make the hand.
Posted Sat Jan 01, 2005 1:21 am GMT by Killa_Kyle
I doubt it... I have seen on T.V. Poker that they turn towards the highest card to win the straight on the table. I would like some other opinions...
Posted Sat Jan 01, 2005 1:24 am GMT by Sean_in_NJ
We have a guide on this site that explains this and other situations.
The only time a card from the hand would be used is if it made a higher straight. In your example, if Player 1 was holding J,6 then they would win the hand, but not because of the J.
Posted Sat Jan 01, 2005 1:28 am GMT by Killa_Kyle
I checked the guide there is no such comment about a low straight on the table...
Posted Sat Jan 01, 2005 1:28 am GMT by docsthaname
what he said. You ONLY play the best five cards. Doesn't matter if you're holding 2 7 and he's holding AA, if the best 5 cards are on the board, or you both have the exact same hand (ex. 2 3 4 5 on board, you both have 6), doesn't matter what other cards people have. The best 5 cards play, no matter what.
Posted Sat Jan 01, 2005 1:29 am GMT by MasterShake
| Killa_Kyle wrote: | | I checked the guide there is no such comment about a low straight on the table... |
Then check one of the other 20 posts in this forum about the subject. Sean is right. BEST 5 CARD HAND.
Posted Sat Jan 01, 2005 1:30 am GMT by Sean_in_NJ
| Killa_Kyle wrote: | | I checked the guide there is no such comment about a low straight on the table... |
| Quote: | | The primary rule to remember when deciding who wins the showdown is always that the winning hand is decided on the best 5 cards out of the 7 available to each player. |
That's the best I can do for you. You'll have to wait for corroboration if you don't want to take my word for it.
Posted Sat Jan 01, 2005 2:09 am GMT by Killa_Kyle
Ok thank you for help
Posted Sat Jan 01, 2005 5:08 am GMT by h3llo7
Why would you ask guru's for help then spit in their face?
Posted Sat Jan 01, 2005 2:49 pm GMT by MasterShake
| h3llo7 wrote: | | Why would you ask guru's for help then spit in their face? |
Who you callin a guru? Flingin four letter words around like their free. 
Posted Sat Jan 01, 2005 3:14 pm GMT by Geno
| Killa_Kyle wrote: | | I doubt it... I have seen on T.V. Poker that they turn towards the highest card to win the straight on the table. I would like some other opinions... |
Well, you certainly haven't seen it on a decent TV show then cos that is utter crap. You might want to be a little more courteous toward those who are telling you the rules or better still, actually READ the guide I wrote. It clearly states that you only ever count the best FIVE card hand, the other 2 cards do not count for anything.
Posted Sat Jan 01, 2005 5:16 pm GMT by Killa_Kyle
I was confused. sorry guys. thanks again.
Posted Sat Jan 01, 2005 5:28 pm GMT by Sean_in_NJ
| Killa_Kyle wrote: | | I was confused. sorry guys. thanks again. |
No problem. Glad we were able to help.
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