6+ Hold’em (No Limit Hold’em Short Deck)

Let’s look at the features of the new and rapidly popular game Six-Plus Holdem (also called Short Deck)

Short Deck poker is similar to Texas Holdem in many ways, but there is a very noticeable difference between them – there are no cards lower than 6 in the deck, the game is played with a deck of 36 cards.

The advantage of short deck hold’em is a higher chance of getting winning combinations. For example, on average, a 6+ Hold’em player will be dealt pocket aces twice as often as a Texas Hold’em player – once every 105 hands versus once every 221 hands.

Unlike Texas Hold’em, there are no blinds – the player to the left of the button bets first. Instead of blinds, all players must post an ante. The player on the button must post an additional button ante. The button ante has the same denomination as a regular ante, but may be different.

There are a number of notable features at showdown.

Like Hold’em, Short Deck Poker requires a five-card combination. But there are the following differences:

–  A flush beats a full house

– A-6-7-8-9 is a straight (an ace can be a high or low card, so T-J-Q-K-A is also a straight), andA-6-7-8-9 of the same suit is a straight flush

Thus, we can conclude that in 6+ Hold’em, it is much easier to collect a straight than in classic Texas Hold’em.

In short deck actively played in Macau and in Asia in general, the popularity of tournaments for this game is growing, in which huge prizes are often played out.

Considering the thinner deck during the game – the game is faster, which attracts beginners and everyone who likes a faster game, which definitely adds action to the game of Six-Plus Holdem. Let’s summarize:

The game is definitely interesting and exciting. Try it? – Definitely yes! In the next post, read about recommendations for rooms where it is worth playing Short Deck poker (Six-Plus Holdem / 6+ Holdem)