The player with the best five-card hand for high wins half the pot, and the player with the best hand for low wins the other half. In the event that no hand qualifies for low, the best hand(s) for high wins the pot.

some basic playing strategies as a guide, the first 3 cards that are dealt are the most important cards. Always keep the following points in mind:

• A hand that is weak to start will end as a weak hand
• A hidden strong pair with a high card showing will be strong until the end
• After the fourth card, you need a high pair, a four-card straight or flush, or a three card straight or flush to stay in
• After the firth card, you need at least a pair of queens or a four-card straight or flush
• A four-card straight or flush is worth staying for the sixth and seventh cards
• Fold if one of your opponents holds a higher-ranking hand
• Fold if the odds of filling your hand are not worth what the pot contains