description High Chicago Overview
High Chicago is a home-game variant of seven-card stud poker that divides the pot between two separate objectives. One half goes to the player with the highest standard poker hand, while the other goes to the player whose face-down private cards include the highest spade. Rules for comparing tied spades and handling an absent spade may differ between games.
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How is the pot divided in High Chicago?
High Chicago divides the pot into two halves. One half goes to the highest standard poker hand, while the other goes to the player with the highest spade among the face-down cards.
What poker game is High Chicago based on?
High Chicago is a home-game variant of seven-card stud. Players still build a seven-card stud hand, but the private-card spade rule creates a second way to win money.
Which spade wins the Chicago half of the pot?
The highest spade among the qualifying face-down private cards wins the Chicago half. Players should agree in advance whether the comparison uses the two down cards dealt to each player.
Can one player win both halves in High Chicago?
Yes. A player who has both the best standard poker hand and the highest qualifying spade can usually collect the entire pot, subject to the house rules.
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