Betting Structure Question

[Crooked Paul]

Recently, I've started playing at a second weekly home game. This game has been going on for quite some time, and I'm the new kid at the table, so I didn't want to make waves... but I want to ask you guys what you think about this.

They play HORSE, which for those who might not know runs like this: Each player (let's say 7) deals one hand of Hold'em. When the button comes around to the first player again, we switch to Omaha for one orbit (7 hands). Then 7 hands Razz, 7 of seven-card Stud, 7 hands of Eight or better (aka Omaha Hi-Lo or Omaha/8), then back to the beginning for more Hold'em.

HORSE:
Hold'em
Omaha
Razz
Stud
Eight or better

Okay, so far, so good. I'm a very good Hold'em player, decent at Omaha and 8/b, and I play tight during the Stud and Razz games and don't fare too badly. So I like the variety.

Here's the question. What's up with their betting structure? It's a $20 buy-in. For the community-card games (Hold'em, Omaha, 8/b), they play .50/$1 strict limits. But for Razz and Stud, they play "spread limit" (not sure if that's the correct term), where any bet/raise can be .50-$1.25.

What do you guys think of this? I have a lot of opinions on the subject, but I don't want to prejudice your answers, so I'll hold my peace for the time being.

I'd really like to hear any thoughts y'all have to offer on the subject. Thanks in advance.


Crooked