rules question

[Jimbo]

Yes your example is correct and your analysis as to the importance of Aces under these conditions is correct as well. As simple as that appears to you and I you may be surprised at the number of players who do not consider this in their starting hand requirements. (also known as dead money) [img]/forums/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]


Jimbo

The point seems to be that "home games" have a great latitude in rule interpretation.Interpretations must be applied cosistently for fairness sake. Who is "Jerry" that responded to this. Has he posted before.If he has please provide reference to it.

[twistedbeats]

if i'm reading you correctly, you seem to be asking if aa224 can count as only one pair. it cannot. at no time in the history of poker has anyone ever been able to legitamatly look upon two aces and say "i have no pair, for one is counting as low, and one is counting as high"

[Jimbo]

I do not disagree with your conclusion regarding the initial question twistedbeats but I laughed when I read this quote by you "at no time in the history of poker has anyone ever been able to legitamatly look upon two aces and say "i have no pair, for one is counting as low, and one is counting as high". I have seen a lot of crazy things and rules in home games. My motto is never say never when it comes to a possible home rule. [img]/forums/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

This reminds me of a story while shooting pool on a road trip to Augusta, Ga. in 1974. I had beat the local champions for all they would lose at Willie Mosconi's new downtown pool hall when it was suggested I go to this bar outside of town. I found the local bar champion all chalked up and ready to play some 8 ball for $100 a rack. I won the flip, broke, scratched and he began to rerack the balls and told me I owed him a Benjamin. He said house rules; Scratch on the break and you lose. Well I paid my hundred, unscrewed and got the hell out of Augusta. After all I could not afford too many more rules lessons. [img]/forums/images/icons/smile.gif[/img] Many more good stories from this particular foray into redneck country but this one seemed relevant.


Jimbo

[baggins]

i would have beat the [censored] out of him and said 'why'd you touch my balls. deal is off.' then taken his $$ from his wallet and left.

[Jimbo]

Baggins,

Picture a redneck bar full of hillbillies all nodding their head in unison when he applied this "rule". Now picture me alone at 165lbs and 4 grand in my possession. Actually a hunsky seems like a bargain looking back on it now. [img]/forums/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Jimbo

When I play poker, we recognize a pair of aces as high low when I hve them, otherwise why would you want to have a pair of aces with your low cards. Only idiots would stay and wait for a spinner.

Home games should only play stud games and games which are easily understood. Omaha and Texas Holdum should not be allowed at home games because they are too confusing. Most players don"t know how to figure out what's hi or what's low.

[Jimbo]

You said "Home games should only play stud games and games which are easily understood. Omaha and Texas Holdum should not be allowed at home games because they are too confusing. Most players don"t know how to figure out what's hi or what's low." and this is a bad thing how?

This may sound cuthroat but it seems to me if the other players are confused you have a greater edge. I am not advocating shooting any angles here but as long as all the players know the rules understanding how to implement them in order to win is their responsibility.


Jimbo

I have all the edge I need playing 7 card stud with a spinner
which is the best game there is.Those other games are best left to the casinos