description Woolworth Overview
Woolworth is a home-poker variant, usually described as a seven-card stud game, in which fives and tens are wild. The wild-card rule changes the normal hand possibilities while retaining the basic stud format, although house rules may differ on dealing, betting and hand ranking. Its name alludes to the F. W.
Woolworth Company's five-and-dime retail stores, which gave the chain its association with the numbers five and ten.
help Woolworth FAQ
What makes Woolworth different from ordinary seven-card stud?
Woolworth is a home-poker variant based on seven-card stud, but every five and ten is wild. That rule can create stronger hands than standard stud, while dealing and betting usually remain house rules.
Which cards are wild in Woolworth poker?
All fives and tens are normally wild in Woolworth. A wild card can fill another rank or suit, depending on the table's agreed rules.
Does Woolworth still use seven-card stud dealing?
It is usually described as a seven-card stud game, so players receive cards in the familiar stud format. The wild fives and tens change the hand possibilities, but local rules may change the exact deal.
What should players agree before starting Woolworth?
Players should agree how many cards are dealt, the betting structure, and how wild cards affect hand rankings. This matters because Woolworth is a home game rather than one universally standardized ruleset.
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