The lowest possible hand in poker is a pair of aces. However, in some games, the ace is not considered the lowest card and therefore the lowest pair is 6-4-3-2-A. These hands are called low pairs, or just low hands. Below are the lowest possible pairs in other games. If you know how to play these hands, you will have a better chance of beating your opponent.
Five-card draw
Five-card draw is one of the easiest poker variations to learn and play. The object of the game is to create the best possible five-card combination. This can be done either by having the best hand or by bluffing your opponent into making a poor hand. If you play this poker variant correctly, your chances of winning increase greatly.
In this poker variation, all five cards have the same rank and are the same suit. A pair of cards with the same rank is considered a flush. The other pair is considered a straight if the first two are the same rank. If the two cards have different ranks, the higher ranking card wins.
Seven-card razz
Seven-card razz is a form of poker where players try to get the lowest hand possible. In this game, straights and flushes have no ranking and the lowest hand is always the best. The best hand in Razz is the A, 2, 3, or 4, with aces counting as a low card. The best hand is also known as a “wheel” because the player with the highest card is forced to make the first forced bet. In subsequent rounds of betting, the player with the lowest hand leads.
Players in Razz poker do not place blind bets, but instead make small Ante Bets and Bring-In Bets. This ensures that players have chips to win in each hand. The Ante Bet usually ranges from 10 percent to 25 percent of the low stakes. For example, at $2/$4 stakes, the Ante Bet is $0.20. The first two cards are dealt face-down. The second two cards are face-up. The player with the best five-card hand wins the pot.