How To Play | Razz

RAZZ is a variation of seven-card stud in which the low hand wins. Standard play and situational rules are nearly identical to seven-card stud poker, with a handful of exceptions. In this poker game, the "loser" always wins, bringing a fun element to game play.

In Razz poker, the object is to get the worst possible hand, but just like in other poker games, the player that pays the most attention to detail has the best chance of winning. Building a winning strategy is a matter of reading the table, knowing how to play and when to fold, and playing smart. Use these Razz poker tips to improve your game.

The most difficult thing about Razz Poker strategy might be remembering to build a terrible hand...the worse, the better. Unlike traditional poker scoring, the best Razz hand you can build is an unsuited Ace-2-3-4-5. Each player is dealt seven cards during the round, and the scoring hand is the worst - which in this game is the best - five cards. A good starting strategy is to develop some rules for tight play and some decisions about when to break out with some more aggressive moves to throw off your opponents.