Razz
What Does Razz Mean in Poker?
Razz is a lowball poker variant where the goal is to make the lowest five-card hand using seven dealt cards. Straights and flushes do not count against your hand. Try playing online poker to experience different variants.
When You Might Hear Or Use The Term Razz
Razz is commonly mentioned in mixed-game formats like H.O.R.S.E., or when discussing games focused on low hands.
In-Game Example
You’re dealt 3, 5, 7, A, and 2. Your opponent shows K, Q, and 9. You aim to make the lowest possible hand by avoiding pairs and high cards.
Strategy / Tips
Best Practice: Focus on unpaired low cards and pay attention to visible cards that can affect your opponent’s hand possibilities.
Common Mistake: Overvaluing a hand with pairs or high cards due to a lack of understanding of hand rankings in Razz.
Pro Tips: Keep track of folded cards to gauge what your opponent may or may not hold.
Differences playing over the table vs online: In live play, observe opponents’ tendencies and physical tells; online, rely on betting patterns and speed of play.
Alternative Names
None commonly used.
FAQs
Q: What is the best Razz hand?
A: The best possible hand in Razz is A-2-3-4-5, also known as “the wheel.”
