This popular game combines the feature of betting on gradually exposed hands with the basic principle of the knock-poker family (the ability to obtain cards from other players). Each player is dealt seven cards face down and there is a betting round. Each active player then passes any three cards to the player on his left. There is another betting round, and then each player discards two cards from his hand and arranges his remaining face-down cards in a strategic order. Each player flips his first card over simultaneously, followed by a betting round. This continues for each card until the showdown, with the pot split between the best high and low hands. Note that if you are dealt a strong hand (like a full house) you are forced to break it up when you pass three of your seven cards. The key is the arrangement of your face-down cards. Since they are revealed one at a time, sort them in an order that will keep your opponents guessing to the end, especially as to whether youΓÇÖre going high or low. You'll need at least a straight to win this game for high, and a ten or lower to win the low pot. See also Anaconda and Screwie Louie.
