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- 2-7 Triple Draw is a lowball draw game. Players are dealt 5 cards, then may draw replacement cards 3 times, with the goal of making the best 2-7 low hand. 2-7 Triple Draw Poker Gameplay. A hand begins with the first players clockwise from the dealer placing forced bets, known as blinds. Each player is dealt 5 hole cards. A round of betting occurs.
Gameplay of 2-7 Triple Draw Poker
Setting Up
- You'll need: a button, small & big blinds (similar to Texas Hold'em).
- Deal each player 5 cards, face down.
- Use a limit betting structure (such as $3/$6)
The Action
- Action starts to the left of the big blind. You may fold, call or raise.
- After the 1st betting round, draw 0-5 cards. Then betting resumes to the left of the button.
- A total of three draws occur.
Determining a Winner
- Worst possible hand wins, so the best hand is the wheel: 2-3-4-5-7, offsuit.
- Note: straights and flushes DO count against you in this game, and aces play as high only.
- The player with the worst hand scoops the pot. In the event of a tie, the pot is split.
I’ve been really enjoying playing 2-7 limit triple draw on stars and watching old high stakes replays from the full tilt era with seb86, Phil Ivey and a host of others from back in the day. Can anyone recommend some good books, videos or other useful material to help me learn how to play at a better level in this game.
Basic Strategies of 2-7 Triple Draw Poker
Pre-Draw
Like most poker games with a button, position is a big factor in 2-7 Triple Draw.
Knowing how many cards your opponent draws before you is key to formulating your strategy.
Consider adjusting the number of cards you draw based on your opponent's play.
Drawing
As a general rule, you should fold if you must draw more than 2 cards in the early drawing rounds.
Never draw 3 cards on the first draw, unless you get a free draw or you start with exactly 2 and 7 in your hand
Think about folding if you must draw more than 1 card in the later drawing rounds.
Betting
Betting takes place before the first draw and after each draw. If you draw fewer cards than your opponent, you can generally bet out before the next draw.
There is no such thing as slow-playing a big hand since your opponent will see how many cards you take before the next betting round.
What You Need to Know About 2-7 Triple Draw Starting Hands
Good Starting Hands
Play these hands in all positions (and for a raise):
- All pat hands of 9 or better
- All 4-card hands of 8 or better.
- All 3-card hands containing wheel cards.
Poor Starting Hands
Never play these hands:
- All hands with three cards valued 8 or above (except for hands containing exactly a 2 and a 7).
- All hands with 0 or 1 wheel cards (2-3-4-5-7).
Marginal Starting Hands
Play these hands cheaply:
- All two card hands containing exactly a 2 and a 7.
Positional Hands
Play in late position when folded to you:
- On the button and hand contains two wheel cards and an 8 (occasionally a 9 depending on the blinds)
- In the small blind play any three card hands containing two wheel cards and an 8 or 9
Do's and Don'ts for Better 2-7 Triple Draw Play
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Never Limp Early
Because position is so important, you should never limp into a pot in early position.
Try Getting Heads-up
Playing heads-up pots in position is important. Try to reduce the number of players to two by 3-betting hands early.
Don't Bluff
Bluffing (also called snowing) should be reserved for advanced players, and even then, rarely used. This is good advice for all limit-type-games.
Famous 2-7 Poker Hands
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2-7 Single Draw Poker : Action from the 2004 WSOP
Big name players including Barry Greenstein, Howard Lederer, and Chris Ferguson play at the 2004 final table of the WSOP Kansas City Lowball event.
This Video Contains:
- Ferguson doubles up an amateur, 'Jesus heals another cripple'.
- Standard banter among the big names.
- A brief history of 2-7 Triple Draw.
2-7 Triple Draw Poker : Action from a High Stakes Cash Game
Big name players including Gus Hansen, and Tom Dwan play a $1500/$3000 limit 2-7 cash game on the old Full Tilt.
This Video Contains:
- Pots in excess of $30,000 USD.
- Multiple hands which contain all 3 draws.
- Note: This video has no sound.
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