My boss knows a little something about poker. In fact, several years ago he came up with his own poker game that has become somewhat of a favorite amongst the BARGE and RGP crowds. You likely won’t find Chowaha spread at any casino but you might just want to try it out at your next home game.
I thought I would do a little write up on it as I have a feeling Mr. Chow just might call a Chowaha game at some point in the near future and I figure the best way to learn the game is to write about it.
Much like Hold ‘Em, each player is dealt two down cards. After a round of pre-flop betting, the dealer deals three flops. Yes, you read that correctly, the dealer deals three flops!!! This is followed by another round of betting. The turn is 2 cards followed by a round of betting and the river is a measly single card with a round of betting.
Confused? Ok, here’s a diagram I put together:
Notice that you can play four different boards. The middle flop is the only one that gives you the opportunity to use either turn card.
You must use both your hole cards and three cards from one of the four boards to make the best five card hand. Normally the game is played with a hi-low, 8 or better qualifier set of rules but there is a high only version which is called Casino Chowaha. You can use two different boards to make your high and low hands.
Anybody up for a game?