Badugi The Exciting Asian Poker
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Badugi: The Exciting Asian Poker Variant
Summary:
Badugi, an Asian poker variant, is gaining popularity among card enthusiasts. While often attributed to Korea, it may also have Chinese origins. It’s now offered in major casinos and online poker sites, marking its growing presence in the gambling world.
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Badugi, an intriguing Asian variant of poker, has captured the interest of card enthusiasts worldwide in recent years. Although often believed to have originated in Korea, some accounts suggest Chinese roots as well. Available both online and in major casinos, Badugi has firmly established itself in the gambling scene.
In Badugi, each hand consists of four cards, with players having three chances to draw or exchange cards to achieve the lowest possible hand and win the pot.
Understanding Badugi Hands
A "badugi" is a hand made up of four cards of different suits and values. As a lowball game, the goal is to have the lowest hand possible. The best badugi hand would be Ace of Clubs (AC), 2 of Hearts (2H), 3 of Spades (3S), and 4 of Diamonds (4D). Since the ace is low, a hand like AC 8D 3H 6S beats 2C 9D 4H 7S.
However, not all hands are badugis. Here are other possible hand types:
1. 3-Card Hand: Occurs when two cards share the same suit or value. If dealt AS AD 5H 3C, the pair of aces counts as one, leaving AS, 5H, and 3C. Similarly, in AS 2D 5H 2H, the higher value (5H) is excluded, leaving AS 2H 2D. A badugi beats any 3-card hand.
2. 2-Card Hand: Formed when three cards share the same suit or value. For instance, AABB becomes AB, and a hand like 5S 2F 4F 5F reduces to 5S 2F. A 3-card hand beats a 2-card hand.
3. 1-Card Hand: Happens when all four cards are of the same suit or value. A hand such as 5S 5D 5F 5G becomes a one-card hand.
Special Terms:
- A hand with multiple cards of the same value is a "paired hand."
- A hand with multiple cards of the same suit is a "suited hand."
Betting in Badugi
Betting structures in Badugi can vary between limit, pot limit, and half-pot limit games. While the aim is always to achieve the lowest badugi, remember, victory can be attained even without a badugi.
With its unique structure and strategies, Badugi continues to captivate poker players, making it a must-try variant for those eager to experience something different and exciting.
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