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2-7 Single Draw

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description 2-7 Single Draw Overview

2-7 Single Draw is a lowball poker variant that uses deuce-to-seven rankings to determine the winning hand. The objective is to make the lowest possible five-card hand, with the best possible hand being 2-3-4-5-7 of mixed suits. Players are permitted one opportunity to discard and draw new cards to improve their hand. It is frequently featured in high-stakes mixed cash games worldwide.

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What is the best possible hand in 2-7 Single Draw?

The nuts is 2-3-4-5-7 with all mixed suits, known as a 'number two' or 7-5 low. Aces are always high and count against you, and straights and flushes count as high hands, which is why 2-3-4-5-6 is terrible here.

What's the difference between 2-7 Single Draw and 2-7 Triple Draw?

In Single Draw, players may discard and draw new cards only once, compared to three draws in Triple Draw. Single Draw is usually played no-limit, which makes it far more bluff-heavy, while Triple Draw is traditionally a fixed-limit game.

How does deuce-to-seven lowball differ from ace-to-five lowball?

In deuce-to-seven, aces are always high, and straights and flushes count against your hand, so 2-3-4-5-7 is the best possible. In ace-to-five games, aces play low and straights and flushes are ignored, making A-2-3-4-5 the best hand.

Where is 2-7 Single Draw played?

The World Series of Poker has hosted $10,000 No-Limit Deuce-to-Seven Single Draw bracelet events, and the game has long been a favorite of high-stakes mixed-game players. Online, PokerStars offers both limit and no-limit 2-7 Single Draw tables.

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