Re: Stud high/low starting hands
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As a beginner, playing lower limits, besides the normal high hands (Ts or better, 3 high suited cards, trips, ), what kind of hands can I start with while playing high/low stud?
From past success, I've been starting with any smooth 8 or better. Should I tighten up to say, 7s?
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I’ve thought about that, but decided it would be too tight. I’ll normally see fourth street with a smooth eight.
I have a little lower standard than you do for three suited cards. I’ll sometimes see fourth street if only two of them are high. My suit would have to be live (no more than two others out), I’d have to be in position, and I’d have to be able to see fourth street for no more than a small bet. If I don’t improve, I don’t draw any further.
I prefer to play for low. It’s surprising how often you’ll fill up and get the best high hand – not all that often, but it happens. Anyway, for me to play for high, I need a pair of kings or aces. Of course, I always enjoy being rolled up.
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