Juarez

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TLDR

Omaha/8 with two boards, played “best-best”: the best high on either board and the best low on either board split the pot.

Forced Money

The game is played with a button and blinds.

Dealing Procedure

Each player is dealt four cards face down, followed by a round of betting at the small bet limit.

Two boards of three community cards are placed face up. This is followed by a round of betting at the small bet limit.

Two additional community cards are placed face up, one for each board. This is followed by a round of betting at the big bet limit.

Two additional community cards are placed face up, one for each board. This is followed by a round of betting at the big bet limit. This is followed by a showdown.

Evaluating the Showdown

The best high hand and best California low hand of at least eight low or better splits the pot. Hands are made using exactly two cards from each player’s hand and exactly three cards from a single board. A player may use one board for their high hand and the other board for their low hand.

This game is played “best-best”: the best high hand using either board takes half the pot, and the best low hand using either board takes the other half. Unlike many double-board games, the pot is not split between the boards.

Note: If neither board has three unpaired cards eight or lower, no low hand is possible. If no qualifying low hand is made, the high hand scoops the pot.

Variations

Big Juarez is Juarez dealt with five cards instead of four; that is, Big O played with two boards.

Notes

Compare Reno Straight, another best-best double-board game.