New Version of Holdem pending patent- 2005-03-24

Know when to hold them, know when to fold them. This new version of Hold’Em called Triple Flop Hold’Em will be sure to keep you entertained.

TRIPLE-FLOP HOLD'EM RULES

DEALING: Two cards, face down to the players, and a total of six community cards; Three "flops", consisting of two cards each, one flop at a time, between bets or checks. As customary, the Dealer is to burn a card before each flop is dealt. For "Buy-A-Card" option, see below.

TO MAKE A FIVE CARD HAND: Two cards in possession of the player and a MAXIMUM of three cards from the six community cards.

BLINDS:(or forced bets): For example**, Small $5, Large $10 (the two players seated left of the "Dealer Button").

BETTING: For example**, single bet $10 and double bet $20. If it is a "no-limit" game AFTER the two face down cards are dealt to each player, any size bet may be made at anytime; to the chip limit of what's in possession of the players, on the table. Check and raise is allowed, of course. Except with heads up, (in limit game), only three raises are allowed or unlimited, at the option of the Casino. As is the standard, the first player seated on the left of the "Big Blind" acts first. The same as in the existing "Hold'Em".

SEQUENCE OF BETTING: If it is a "limit" game, single bet after the two face down cards are dealt. Single bet after the first "flop". Double bet after the second "flop", and double bet after the third "flop". In a "no limit" game, see above. "Betting:"

Game Comparison

In the new version, a maximum of only three cards may be used from the board and two cards from the hand, thus making the face-down cards much more valuable. This reduces the pot splits dramatically, which is time consuming, allowing more hands to be dealt. Furthermore, in the new version, the board consists of six cards, dealt in three flops of two cards each. This means the chance of improving the hand, doubles, simply because the board has one more card, compared to the existing game.

In the existing game the "drop-outs" are very likely after the flop, making the pots smaller, in many hands. Not so, in the new game, because the players tend to stay in the hand to the end, assuming the first or the second flop or both, are favorable, as the last exposure in the board, consists of two cards, instead of one, in the existing game. It is conceivable and logical that four of a kind hand may be made on the third flop.

This is definetly a new twist on an old game. A whole new approach and strategy is needed. We'll just have to wait and see if this version of Hold'Em becomes as popular as the original.

The Guru

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