How to Play Poker Baseball

Poker Baseball is played using the same format as Seven-Card Stud. In this game, 3's and 9's represent wild cards, and any player who is dealt a 4 face up receives an extra card.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Card Tables
• Folding Chairs
• Playing Cards
• Poker Chips

1. Collect the ante from each player.

2. Begin the game by dealing three cards to each player - the first two face down and the third face up. If a player receives a 4 face up, he or she is dealt another card face down.

3. Follow with a round of betting. Bear in mind that 3's and 9's are wild cards.

4. Deal the fourth, fifth and sixth cards face up to each player, with a round of betting after each card is dealt. Remember the rule for 4's that are dealt face up.

5. Deal the seventh and final card face down to each player.

6. Finish with a round of betting.

7. Determine the winner.

Tips & Warnings

• The three outs, four bases and nine innings of baseball form the basis of this entertaining poker variation.

• Players will have more than seven cards if they receive 4's face up.

• Adding wild cards creates stronger winning poker hands, and you'll usually need a full house or better to win. Keep this factor in mind.

• Your position at the table can often dictate your playing style. For instance, if you're last to play, you might try to bluff and steal the pot when appropriate. If you're first to play while holding a strong hand, you might bet small and allow players after you to drive up the stakes.

• Don't expect to find Poker Baseball at a casino. Generally, games with wild cards are played strictly for fun.