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Psycho

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PLAYERS: 3-6 (tricky with 6-- may not have enough cards)

INITIAL DEAL: 5 down to each player

PLAY: As in 5 card draw. Immediately after draw, players show 3 cards. After a round of betting, players receive one card up. Bet. Receive a last card down. Bet, then showdown.

WINNER: High and low hands split.

Stud Poker

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PLAYERS: 3-10

INITIAL DEAL: 1 down, 1 up (5 card stud) or 2 down, 1 up (7 card stud) to each player

PLAY: Betting begins after the deal. After each round of betting, each player is dealt one card face up except for the last card, which is dealt face down. Showdown occurs after the last round.

WINNER: High and low hands split.

STANDARD VARIATIONS: Last card dealt face-up. Adding wild cards.

Canadian Stud: 5 card stud. 4-card straight beats a pair, 4-card flush beats a 4-card straight, 2 pair beats a 4-card flush. This adds more hands to shoot for, making 5 card stud more interesting.

Abyssinia

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PLAYERS: 3-12

INITIAL DEAL: None

PLAY: One card is turned face up on each side of the deck. Each player in turn has the option to buy one of the up cards or the top card from the deck, each at preset prices. After each round of purchasing comes a round of betting. Play continues until each player has 5 cards. Costs are assigned by card rank (2-5 = 25 cents, 6-K = 10 cents, A = 50 cents). Cardsfrom the deck are dealt up so the cost can be paid. Players may hold cards purchased.

WINNER: High and low hands split.