For example: A,2,3,4,5
2006-12-23 05:43:59 · 7 answers · asked by guitardan 5 in Games & Recreation ➔ Card Games
That hand is actually called "The Wheel." And it's also the best low hand playing Omaha.
Here's what Wikipedia has to say on the matter:
Wheel
A wheel or bicycle is the poker hand 5-4-3-2-A, regardless of suit, which is a five-high straight, the lowest-ranking of the straights.
In ace-to-five low poker, where aces are allowed to play as low and straights and flushes do not count against a hand's "low" status, this is the best possible hand. In high/low split games, it is both the best possible low hand and a competitive high hand.
The origin of the name "Wheel" probably derives from the Bicycle playing cards issued by the U.S. Playing Card Company.
2006-12-23 05:51:38 · answer #1 · answered by orkspace 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES...and anyone that tells you different is not play Texas Hold em.
However there are variations of stud and holdem where the ace can only count as high when playing a lowball or split pot game. In some circles they are called "Kansas City" rules. ( I have no idea why)
So if you were playing High -Low split pot with straights and aces only counting for high, the best low hand would be 7 5 4 3 2.
But as for calculating straights, A 2 3 4 5 is always counted as a straight
2006-12-23 15:15:27 · answer #2 · answered by david21495@sbcglobal.net 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-12-23 13:46:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it can, it is called making the wheel.
2006-12-24 03:23:04 · answer #4 · answered by sincity usa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can, Dont let the others cheat you
2006-12-23 13:47:37 · answer #5 · answered by pay2368 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, it can be used in a straight
2006-12-23 13:46:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
YEP
2006-12-23 15:24:37 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋